SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

wmri watvrJ™3 Evonincr, G. 7 HIWU WAIKKi To-morrow Morning, C.29 BUN SET.—This Evoninf?, 8.J3 BUN RISE.-To-Morrow Moraine, o.ii MOON'S AGK.-Full Moon, 20t1i2,l p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Policeman, schooner. Steer, from Russell Saxon, schooner, Lubrit'ky, from Awanui Opotiki, cutter, Nield, from OUptiki Argyle, s.s., Crawford, from Whangaici TO-DAY. Glonelg, s.s., Farquhar, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENIXG. lona, s.s,, Stephenson, for HussrOl To Anau, h.b , Carey, for Rushcll

TO-DA f. Argyle, s.s., Crawford, for Wlinngarei

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Melbourne, via South,—To Anau, Thuraday London-Fernglen, loading Tauranga—Glonelg, Wednesday For Now Plymouth and Southern Ports —

Wellington, \Vo<lnc3tln.y For Russell—lona, Monday; Wanaka, Monday For Tauranga and Southern Ports—Wanaka, Monday Whangorel—Argylo, Tuesdays and Fridays ; Anne Milbank, Mondays and Thursdays. Ijyttelton.—British Kmplro. New Caledonia—Mary Anderson, early

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Caledonia, sohooner, from Tonga. Mazeppa, schooner, from Rarotonßa. Sovereign of tho Sea?, cutter, from Now Cale donia. Rona, schooner, from Timnru, Bismarck, H.1.G.M.5., from Samoa Earl Granvillo, ship, from London; sailed No

vember 29 Agate, barque, from New York; sailed Septem

bor 23rd Blinor Vernon, barque, from New York; Bailed 10th November Stracathro, ship, from London; sailed Nov. 2" Treyelyan, ship (V.N.H.S.), from London ; load-

inp. Look Our, brigantine, from Bj'dney. Coronet, schooner, from Marshall Group. Kstolle, schooner, from Imnedin. TubalCain, schooner, from Levuka. Waiwcra, schooner, from Austral Group. Marlon, schooner, from Norfolk Island. Midge. Beiioonor, from Lovnka. Metr. Morrilies, brigantino. from Levuka, Christina, schooner, from Lyttelton. Flirt, brigantino, from Timaru. Kelinnoo, ketnh, from Lytlolton. City of Quebec, barquo, from London. OHinille, brig, from Now York Morcia bnrque, from London ; sailed Doc. 30 Agnes Donald, sohooner, from Lovukn Jlello Jlrandon, schooner from Line Islands l!¥" Island Lily, bricantiue, from Chatham Islands Active, brigantino, from Sydney Pirato, schooner, from Tahiti Loch ]Jo<\ barqne, from London; loading. Mary Mildred, barque, from Newcastle, Clara llargreaves, barquo, from Newcastle.

Inwards Coastwise.—Perseverance, from Waiheke, with 200 bundles shingles.

Outwards CoiSTWiSE.—Lagoon, barge, for Mania, in ballast; Mercury, cutter, for Tairua, with 1 case, and 1 parcel leather; Paku, for Tairua, with 2 tons potatoes, &c; Hanri, for Port Chalmers; Perseverance, for Kaikihi, in ballast.

A telegram recoivod from Captain Yates states that the Clansman arrived at Melbourne yesterday (all well), after a passage ofj ten days from the Kaipara.

The s.s. Argyle arrived from Whangarei and and Mangapai last evening with a quantity of produce and several passengers. She leaves again for the same ports this afternoon.

The barque Blmlranda was borthed alongside tho outter eastern tee of tho Queen-ptreet wharf this mornlng.|She commences loading at once.

The Union Cos. s.s. Te Anau left for Ruseoll last evening with a largo number of pas;engera Bhe will return on Thursday morning, and will then proceed South.

Tho Mary Anderson is to leave for New Caledonia sometime during the presont week and is to be sold it possible.

The s.s. lona left on an excursion to Russell last evening with a number of passengers and will return on Friday.

The s.s. Glenelg arrived from Tauranga this morning. She leaves again for tho same port this evening.

The barquo Glimpse cleared at tho Customs to-day for Whangaroa, whore sho la to load timber for Sydney.

A schooner insldo Tiritirl was signalled when we wont to press, and will most probably prove to bo the Active from Sydney, which is now due.

The ship Fornglon has completed loading and hauled Into the stream this afternoon. Sho sails for London direct.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Bluff, this day.

Arrived: Tararnn, Captain Muir, with 53 saloon, 113 steerage passengers, and 110 tons of cargo. She left Sandridge at 6.30 a.m. on the 17th; cleared tho Heads at i p.m.; arrived at HobartTownatll p.m. on tho 19th; ieft again at 6.30 p.m.; passed tho Solandors at 8 a.m. on the 23rd and the Bluff at 3 p.m. She exrjerienced strong south westerly winds and a head sea from Melbourno till pa^sin™ Swan Island, after wards light variable winds and fine weather. Passengers:—For tho Bluff— Mrs Hudson, Mrs Foley, Messrs Mair, Ellis, Mclntosh, Brown, Mr and Mrs Mackie, and five steerage; and 40 tons of cargo. For Dunedin—Miss Bards and maid, Miss Holmes, Mrs JDonglas, Miss Pari- Bons, Messrs Gair, Cox, Smith, Donniston, Stall, Grimmon, and thirty-three steerage; and 175 tons of cirgo. For Lyttelton—Mr and Mrs Park and family (1), Mossrs Boveridgc, Gibb, F. Reid, and thirty steerage; and 90 tons cargo. For Wellington —Mr and Mrs Goodbehere, Mis3oa Goodbehero (i), Masters Goodbahere (2), Miss Korshan, Mis 3 ftayner, Messrs Kayner, Kobcrts, Gardner, and soventeen steerage; and 117 tons cargo. For Napier—Three steerage, and 11 tons cargo. For Gisborne—Capt. Ferris, Mossrs Austin and Berry, fourteen natives, and fifteen steerage. For Auckland—Messrs Mat theson, Langtree and Aden, and two steerage.

Wellington this day. Arrived: S,s. Wakatipu from Sydney at 10 o'clock thi3 morning. Sho left thero on the 18th had a heavy S.E. pale on tho 20th but no damage was done, thence fine weather.

Tauiunga. this day Arrived: Pongnin, from Auckland.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES. Rangatlra, 8.8., Evans, for Southern Port 3

Tho a a. Rangatlra sailed for Southern Ports this afternoon wit'i the following passengers : Mr Kelson, Misses Home (2).

CHIEF POST-OFFICE. AUCKLAND.

Mails will Closb as Undick :— Tnia Day. For Wangaroi Heads, Walpu, Wangarei, and Mangapal, per Argyle, at 4 p.m For London direct, per Fernglen, at 5 p.m. ForMangawaland Walpu, per Klna, tit 0 p.m. Wednesday, 2ath instant. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Wellington, at 5 a.m. For Ngunguru, per Charybdis, at 0 a.m For New Plymouth and VVanganul, via Wai tara, porKowcna, at 11a.m. For Thames, per Kotomahaua, at 11 a.m. For Coromando), per Coromandol, at 11.30 a.m. For Whitiangi, Tairua, Tauranua, and Opotiki, por Glenolg, at 1 p.m. For Ngunguru, per Start, at 2 p.m. Thursday, 20th instant. For Now Caledonia, per Mary Andorson, at 8 a,m. For Gisborno. Napier, Southern provinces, and Australian Colonies.perTo Anau, at 1 p.m. TmcsDAY. 2nd March. Por s.s. Australia as follows:— For Sandwich Inlands, United States of Amerioa. Canada, Urltiah Columbia, Contral and South America, and British and Foreign Woat Indiosi, Japan, and China, including HonKkong, at 1 D.m. if or United Kingdom and Contlnont of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, and registered lottore, at 11.30 a.m. Lato letters bearing ait fixtra foo of sixpence. In addition to tho postage, will bo received by the Mail Agent on board tho stoamor up to tho time of sailing. For Jtußsell, Kawnkawa, and Australian Colonies, per Tararua, at 3 p,m. 8. «. hiss. Chief Postmoator.

MARRIAGE.

yOUNG—ANDRKWS.—On February 14, 1880, by tho Kov J. Nixon, at tho rosidonco of tho brido'H paronts, Ponsonby, Kobort Y.onn£ to Kliz ibeth, eldest daughter of W. J. Andrews.

DEATHS.

LEYS.—On February 21, Winifred Hartloy.'ln fant daughter of Mr T. W. Leys; aged eight weeks.

LONG.—On February 23, 1880, at Cambridge, Walkato, after a short iilness of typhoid foyer, Daniel Long; used 28 years. The funeral will leuvo the residence of Mr Joseph Dnnn, Panmuro, at 3.30 p.m. to-mor row (Wednesday), tho 25th Instant. Ftiends will plea3O accept this invitation.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Anon.—The question is not worth dis cussing.

TOWN EDITION. PUBLISHED AT 1.30 WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, The Morning News, and The Echo.

TUESDAY, FEBRURAY 24, 1880.

Tot the cause that lacks assistance, For. the wrong,that needs resistance. For the future In the distance, And the good that wo can'do.

It will bo observed from our Welling ton telegrams to-day, that tho New South Wales and Queensland Govafn misnts will. make a joint remonstrance with the Government of Now Zealand against the importation ol Communists from New Caledonia. While the majority of the colonists would pro bably be disposed fco tolerate the pre senceof ordinary political offenders, many of whom were arbitrarily punished at a period of intense excitement, when men : were not likely to make a just distinct ion between serious and minor offences, the people 01 the colonies will certainly resent any attempt to foist upon them tho off-scourings of the slums of Paris. Should remonstrance not produce the desired effect tho colonies will be able to fall back upon some other remedy, such as the one which has been sug gested of placing a prohibitive penalty on captains and owners of vessels in troducing discharged criminals from New Coledonia or elsewhere. At the worst the colonies would find means of retaliating by sending the French a few Kellys or Scotts.

Mr Superintendent Thomson has drawn up an official report on the French passengers, who landed by the Griffin, and the documents have been courteously placed at our disposal by the lion, the Attorney-General. Mr Thomson ascertained that eleven of the passengers are :< deportcs," or liberated political offenders, whilst nine are discharged offenders against the criminal code. He examined some of the men personally and inspected their passports, but none of the docu ments disclosed the prison career of the offonder, or gave any information as to the term or nature of the sentences. The men, however, informed the Super intendent that their pardons are uncon ditional, and that thoy are at liberty to return to France or to any other part of the world ; but that no document ary and formal pardon was given them beyond the passport. None but men who had retrieved their character, were permitted to leave New Caledonia, each of the nine after finish ing his sentence, having undergone a probation of two years under police surveillance, during which they worked in and about Noumea at their trades, and were thus enabled to save sufficient money to pay their pas sages by the Griffin. The passages of tho duportcs were paid by the author

ities of & onmea. Mr Superintendent Thomson also encloses copies of letters, one of which was received by Mr D. 13, Cruicksliauk, French consul, from the French authorities. The letter notifies him of the departure of the political offenders, but is mysteriously silent as to tlie nine liberated convicts, the majority of whoni appear to have had sentences of five years, and none over seven. Some of the men were soldiers and were transported for in subordination or mere breaches of discipline. Sergeant Martin's report of an interview with the owner and captain is attached. Captain Adams said ho consulted the British Consul at Noumea as to whether he would bo committing a breach of any British statute by conveying the Frenchmen to a British jiort, and was informed that ho would not be so offending. Mr A. .T. Manning, a commission agent at New Caledonia appears to have transacted the business on behalf of the immigrants. Mr Bishop denies that he had any com munication with the authorities re specting the passengers, but the money was to be paid by a Treasury Bill, which was cashed by Mr Manning. Before tho Griffin left the port of Noumea, Mons. Nardin, Superinten dent of Police, came on board, had the whole of the prisoners mustered, and gave Mr Bishop a clearance paper. Mr Bishop corroborates the statement of the captain as to the British Consul informing him that ho would not do an illegal act in conveying the passengers to a British port. The reports by the military commandant and administrator of tho Penitentiary show that two of the men, Francois Bayer and Bruno Berspecltaro Belgians, and tho rest Frenchmen. In a supplementary report Mr Superinten dent Thomson states that six of tho men have gone to Whangarei to seek work at the coal mines or gumnclds, and the local police have been in structed not to interfere with them in any way that would prejudice their chances of employment. A sche dule of the offences committed by tho Frenchmen accompanies the the report. The criminal offences were the following :—Violent, assault on a brother soldier, assaulting a sergeant, embezzlement, assaulting an oflicer, desertion from the army, and larceny, for each of which a scntoncc of five years was inflicted. The more heinous crimes were indecent assault on a girl under ten years of ago, ten years imprisonment, assault ing tho captain of n ship and throwing him overboard, 10 years, robbery with violence 20 years. Tho ages of tho men range from 22 to 50, and their appearances are described as " smart," " respectable," " smart and active," or " ill-looking." There are three clerks, two labourers, a painter, mechanical engineer, ship's carpenter, carter, schoolmaster and butcher. One of the men was a stowaway on the Griilin, having served only two years of his sentence, a term of 20 years. Tho political offences are not described, but they -were probably such as would be regarded as comparatively trivial under tho free law of England. Tho female and the two daughters of Mons. Caillian, tho professor of music, aro not included in either list of offendors.

Latest intelligence from Afghanistan is reassuring. At last advices, Maho med Jan and. other lenders wore pro paving for a fanatical orusado under tho green petticoat of the i'ropliet, hut wo siro now informed by a cablo message of tho 23rd that the Afghan chiefs evince a disposition to surrender, and have sent envoys to General Roberts to treat as to terms. In nil probability there will be no difliculty in establishing v basis of peace which will giro Great Britain an ascendency in Afghanistan nnd frus trate Russian designs, which hnvo been completely disclosed in papers found in the possession of tho Cnbuloso after the British entered the city.

Te WiriTi is heaping coals of fire on tho head of the Government. When tho Armed Constabulary, under Colonel Roberts, crossed the Rubicon at Wain gongoro, and mado a sort of triumphal march on tho plains, as graphically described by tho irrepressible Crumbie Brown, they wcrG received by a party of natives bearing presents of food. It will bo scon from latest telegraphic advices from tho scene of operations on the Plains that, on taking up new ground, the Constabulary wero pre sented with a large supply of food, embracing all the luxuries of the season. In the fulness of their gratitude tho Con stabulary desired to regale their friends with a pint of beer apiece from the camp canteen, but To Whiti's peoplo begged to be excused, being no doubt rigid teetotallers, according to tho principles enunciated by their pro phet. The presentation by natives of food to visitors may bo re garded as a peace offering, but To Whiti and his followers deal

much in enigmas and parables that it is difficult to state definitely what signification should be attached to the act in this instance. Probably the true motive is the gratifi cation of that peculiar vanity which is natural to tho Maoris on occasions of largo gatherings, when the chief 'who receives guests will consider his roputa tion at stake in the matter of making a profuse display of food,even to the extent of sinful waste. At the lastgreat meeting at Te Kopua heaps of potatoes and quarters of beef were scattered about in tho open fields, and left for the dogs and pigs to devour. It was no uncommon spectacle to see a pack of miserable curs snarling and fighting over a heap of ill-dressed beef, and tons of potatoes wero left on tho ground when tho meet ing broke up. A chief will often itn povorish his settlement for many months in the year in order to make a profuse display of hospitality to visitors. It may bo also that Te Whiti desires to disarm suspicion. Colonel Roberts when askcci by the agent of the Press Association what he thought of the first present of food, replied, that he considered it a very strong hint to increase his outposts, and redouble his vigilance, shewing that he is not a man to be thrown off his guard by Maori stratagems.

Latest information from the King Country is to the effect that Tawhiao and Rowi dis tinctly decline to countenance any attempts to create a disturbance on the West Coast. A messenger from the Wancanuis saw Rewi at Kihikihi on Saturday, and en deavoured to culist his sympathies against Major Kemp, but Rcwi said the disputants must settle their own differences, and that ho would not permit his people to interfere in matters outside their district.

The Auckland representatives to compete at the Interprovincial Firing which com mences at Nelson ou the Ist of March, leave by the steamer Wellington to-morrow morn ing. The representaiires of city companies are: —Victoria Company, Lieut. Skinner, Seigeant Haslett, Sergeant Taylor, Volun teer's Fairs, Haslett, and i Cooper. No. 3 Company : Volunteer Hay. Engineers : Vduuter Eady. Naval :—Petty Officers— smith and Mnorc. Artillery :—Gunners — W. Rose, 11. Rose, Henderson and Woolley. Hobsons :—Volunteer O'Brien.

The Mayor acknowledges Ihc receipt of the following sums towards the Irish Relief Fund:—W. J. Kvans, 10s ; Otahuhn and Howick Presbyterian Churches, £4145; Mr Collins collected £4 5s ; Messrs Larkins and O'Brien, £12 Is; Mr Pierce Lanigan, £41 2s; Otahuhu Highway Board, collected by chairman, £2 7s 6'd,

We have received a copy of "The Des criptive Handbook to the Waikato," com piled by Mr Langbridgo and issued for gr.itu-.tons circulation, by E. M. Edgccumbe and Co., of the Waikato "Times" oilice, Hamilton. The pamphlet comprisesnincty two pages of reading matter, in which, be sides a geneinl description of the Waikato country, particulars arc given of all the principal estates, farms and business places. The purpose of the handbook is to make known the resources of this magnificent agricultural country, and by variety of matter it well fulfils that object. An appendix contains a useful summary of the laws regulating the sale of Crown lauds in Auckland, extracted from "Brett's Auck land Almanac and Provincial Handbook." Receiving as the pamphlet will, a wide cir culation in quarters where it is most likely to do good, it should become the means of attracting more attention to tho Waikato and consequently enhancing the value of the estates thero.

The following have accepted for the Australian Cup :—Savanaka, Wellington, Darriwell, Richmond, Lord Harry, Sweet meat, Columbus, Suwarrow, Secundus, Avcrnus, Glouormiston, Petrea, Belladrum, Caspian, Zambesi, Galloway, Don Carlos, Pollio, Kanaka, Adventurer and Prattle.

The New South Wales Assembly have fixed tlie period of secular instruction in the Stato schools at four hours a day, and religious instruction one hour. The" atten dance of children is obligatory for a certain period each hour.

The Lynch family of bellringers and vocalists, with a large company, including Dr Edward Hall, ventriloquist, Mr Alfred Santley, a new arrival from England, and otheis, left Melbourne for New Zealand on the 17th instant. '1 hoy purpose playing at all the intermediate places between In vercargill and Auckland.

A one innings match was played on Sat urday on the Domain cricket ground be tween the Excelsior and the Albert Cricket Clubs. The scores were : Excelsior, (i"2; Albert, 34. For the Excelsior the chief scorers were :T. Butts, 14, not out; G. Brooks, 13; and J. George, 11. The highest scorer for the Albeit was White side, 7.

Mr Henry Atkinson, who has for tho past ten years managed the Auckland Gas Com p.iny's Works, with credit to himself and his employers, is about to visit Europe for the benefit of his health, which is some what impaired by bis arduous labours, Mr Atkinson will visit the manufactories and Gas Works, and look out for any improve ments which it may be advisable to intro duce in the Auckland Company's Works.

Court Eureka No. Gl7l of the Ancient Order of Vorestcra, hold its first half-yearly lueet'uiK last night, in the Alexandra-street schoolroom, when a large amount of business was done. Tho following officers were elected for the next bix months :—C.R. Bro. Henry Phillips; S.C.R. Bro. Stephen Clark ; Secretary, liro. Fitness ; assistant secretary, Bro. J. Worrell; Treasurer, Bro. U. Kiiu/stord (re-elected;) S.W., Bro S. Swain ; J.W., I'.ro John Wilks ; 5.8., Bro. John Cojens; .1.8., Bro. John Strong ; re elected district dolcgntc, Bro. Henry Kafton; surgeon, Dr Wino (re-elected). Bros. 11. Phillips mid H. Ration wero elected dele gates on the demonstration committee. The following wero also appointed to assist in tlio luailHgoincnt of the juvenile court: Bros. 11. Phillips, 11. Rafton, W. Thompson, (J. Me all tee, anil Masters I'etiie.

Tho " Man from America" was repeated la-t evening nt tho Theatre Royal, and will be presented n^nin this evening. The play was favourably received. One of the most fimu*ing of the exaggerated caricatures was that of " George Francis Train," who was regarded when in Ireland, us tho " Man from Anioricn," nnd who got Into consider able trouble in consequence of what was thought In he "Fenian proclivities." Mr Wallace In his imitation of tho speeches of the erratic " tramway king," was fair, — tlioso who knew tho busy-minded Train, who travelled at railway speed through the world, were reminded by the Rtyle of the original. A variety of scenes and incidents are included in the several nets, and entitled to somo merit. We notice that to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, Mr Henry Byron's new and pleasant comedy of "A Hundred Thousand Pounds," will be produced with new scenery and effects).

Professor Eraser has just returned from Whangarci and Knmo, where he has enter tained largo udiences by his physiological lectures, He will lecture to-morrow (Wed nesday) evening, 011 " Heads and Faces " in the Masonic Hall, Onehunga.

The members of the Good Samaritan Lodge, held their quarterly business nnd installation meeting last evening. The ceremony was performed by Brother Miml den, D.D.G.W.C.T., assisted by Brother IJiiKhnll, (i.S. M., and Sister M. Dmniinnnd, D.6.W.N. : —W.C.T., Brother Syms ; W.V.T., Brother James; W.S., Brother Davßon, re-elected ; W.A.S., Sister Jessie Lnctham ; W.C., Brother Smith, re-elected ; W.F.S., Sister Slater ; W.T., Sister Kcllor, re-elected ; W.M., Sifter A. Leetham ; W.D.M., Sister Banks; W.1.G., Brother Loaning, re-elected; W.0.G., Brother Bryco, re-elected; W.R U.S., fc'ister 11. Uuahell; W.I*U.S., Sister Juo. Bushell. Tho report of the retiring ollicera was adopted, and thanks for past services were accorded. This lodfjo appears to bo in a sound financial condition, and regularity and good fooling aro the commendable characteristics of its steady members.

An inquest was held yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock, at the " Windsor Cantle" Paruell, before Dr Phil.son, and a jury, on the body of Robert Brown, who was acci dentally drowned on Sunday in St George's Bay. Mr F. Tumliuaou was chosen fore man of the jury, John Stephens and George F. Lousdill, who saw deceased fall while in the shallow water, tcstilied to tho facts, which have already appeared in the STAR. Annie Brown, widosv of deceased gave particulars of her late husband's general health aud habits of life. He was a good swimmer, but did not oftcu go into the water, . his health had always been good ; never knew him to bo ill, exceptiug 011 oue occasion, through an accident at tho foundry of Messrs Eraser aud Tinno. He was not subject to lits. The jury, on considering the evidence, wero of opinion that tho deceased was seized with an epileptic fit whilo in the water, and which was tho immediate cause of death. The Coroner (Dr Philson) objected to such a verdict, as it was founded ou presumptive evidence. Ho believed that deceased died from sunstroke, as, according to the evi dence of one of the witnesses, deceased did not wet his head on going into tho water. He suggested an opeu verdict, " Found drowned," as the proper one. Several jurymen spoke against the Coroner's recommendation, which would leave an un favourable imputation ou the memory of the unfortunate deceased. The jury believed generally that Robert Brown died in consequence of some kind of fit. After some further consideration, the jury agreed upon the following verdict: —" That the said Robert Brown, on the 22nd day of l< obruary, was found drowned and suffocated in certain waters of tho depth of two feet six inches, but how or by what means he' became drowned and suffocated no evidence thereof doth appear to the jurors."

Return ot sick treated in the Provincia District Hospital for the week ending Saturday, February 21, ISSO :—Romaincd last return, 00; admitted since, 22 ; dis charged, 20 ; remaining, 92—males, 75 ; females, 17. Arrangement of cases : Zymotic, 21; constitutional, C; local, 36; developmental, 10' ; violent, 11. Thanks arc returned to Mrs J. S. McFarlauo and Mr Craig for a number of illustrated periodicals, and to Mrs Craig for a parcel of old linen.

The "Thames Advertiser" commenting upon the Commission recently appointed to report upon the question of the public works of the colony says ; —" Tho Canterbury re presentative on the Commission is one of the largest contractors for railway lines in that district, and it is scarcely likely that he will condemn works carried on by himself, although it may be that no such condemna tion will be necessary. Canterbury has so longonjoyed the benefit of the Public Works expenditure that her railway lines have crown in importance nnd usefulness, nnd she must therefore stand out in striking contrast to the localities whore no such works have been completed, after years of solicitation and urgent representation. For the past month or five weeks Ministers have been so absorbed in attending to de mands from tho more favoured South, that scarcely a reply has been received from them to urgenttelegrophio messages, and although every Minister in turn promised to visit the North long before this, we are still as far oil' as ever from tho con summation of such promised. The plan upon which the report of the Commis sion is to 1)0 based is "to bo carefully adapted fo the circumstances of the colony." That is to say, it is hoped by means of this progress to shake off some of the more ex pensive and le-s profitable undertaking of a former administration. The fact is the works will bo adapted to circumstances and liot the plan of carrying them out Mr McCosh Clark, although not particularly interested in the prosperity of the Thames, and having Auckland proclivities largely developed, is a man of honour and integrity, and the Commission, if we mistake not, will be largely guided by his counsel and business capacity in the matter of Northern requirements,"

To the Editor : Sir,-Would you permit me through your columns to state that 1 am not responsible fot the information con tained in a paragraph in your issue of last evening, with reference to the raco between the Jessie Logau and the Lala.— William Buchanan.

The mother of the boy Doyle, who was brought up at the Police Courtyesterday on a charge of stealing copper, wishes us to contradict the statement in our morning contemporary that he was found guilty, he having been acquitted because from the evidence he not only did not take the copper, but advised the boy who actually committed the theft, not to do so.

The following report for the week end inO February 21st shews the state of Her Majesty's gaol at Mount Eden :—On re mand, 10 male? ; awaiting trial, 3 males ; penal servitude 28 males; hard labour, S3 males, 31 females; imprisonment, 2 males ; default of bail, 3 males, 1 female; received during the week, 27 males, 3 femaies; discharged, 24 male, 5 females; total in gaol, 129 males, 32 females.

His Worship the Mayor has received £1 from J. Ah Kcw and Co. for the Irish Relief Fund.

In the window of Mr Greenshields, Short land-street, is shown onn of the prettiest table tops that wo have seen for a long time. It has been made to order by Mr Seuffert as a present from a lady in the South. It is gracefully designed and artis tically inlaid with New Zealand woods, being well worth inspection by connoisseurs.

The cricket match on Saturday last be tween the respective clubs of Papakura and Otahuhu terminated in favour of the men of Otahuhu. The scopes ou either side do not call for laudatory remark, the highest score on the Papakura side being 17, by McOlennan, and the same on the Otahuhu side. Porch batted well, and scored IG. The totals were Papakura 91, Otahuhu 94.

Mr John Lamb has brought to this oilice, a very fine 41b loaf mado from new Auck land Hour ground at his mill, and baked on the spot. The flour contains no mixture of Canterbury or Adelaide, but is in every respect equal to any bread made from the mixed brands. The broad h clean, white, sweet and wholesome, and the baking has been done with great care. Our agricultural people should take heart of grace, seeing that with skill Auckland can produce Hour equal to any imported breadstuff1.

The New South Wales Savings Bank is a great institution. It has 25,906' depositois in the central ollice in Sydney, who have place! in its hands £1,051,610. In tho country districts it has 0173S depositors own in" £251,500, and including; both, it holds doposits three times as large ;n all tho Go vernment Savings Banks put together, although they number I(>6 branches and ramify all over the colony. Its investments at tho dato of tho report from which we are quoting, consisted of £595,233 lent on 490 mortages, £103,430 in debentures, £4231 in oflico premises and cash on hand ; and the singular proportion of £742,G52 deposited with our eleven banks of issue. Its rate of Interest to depositors was 5 per cent, per annum for accounts closed at the end of the year, and G per cent, added to accounts remaining open, but in each case limited to deposits not exceeding £100. Tho interest charged for money lent ou mortages was 5A and 6 per cent. ; but what interest was received for doposits with tho eleven banks of issue '!

His Graco Archbishop Steins, who visited tho Thames on Saturday, was accompanied by the Rev. Father Walter McDonald. On their arrival at Grahanistown they were met by the Rev. Father O'Reilly and the members of tho Reception Committee Carriages wero in waiting to convey the distinguished visitors to St. Francis Church, Shortland, where His Graco was received by the Rev. Father O'Reilly in the form prescribed in the Roman Catholic Ritual. Tlie Archbishop was attired in fulka'ioiiical.", and after the service he delivered an address to tho congregation explanatory of the ritual which rendered a visit by him to the cemetery necessary in order that ho might pray for the repose of the souls of the departed, but tho cemetery beiuf,' tort dis tant that part of tho ceremony would have to be dispensed with. He then intoned the De Profuudin and other prayers for the occasion, and gave his episcopal blessing. An address was then presented to His Grace by the members of the Christian Doctrine Society, which referred to the efforts of tho membeis in the cause of education. Mr Mclllume also read an address from the Hibernian Society. His Grace thanked thanked them for the addresses, and "exhorted them to lead pure lives as an example to others. On Sunday His Grace celebrated Pontilicial Hi»h Mas.*, hnther Walter McDonald olliciatiiif,' as as sistant priest, and Father O'Kielly as dea con. I 1 armor's Mass in 15. was huhk by the choir. Mrs Kilgour and Min.s Hunter souk the "DuoQuisEst Homo" from Rossini's Stabat Muter. A large number of children wero continued. Vespers were attended in the oveiling and wore largely attended. The Archbishop preached an eloquent ser in un on the Transfiguration of Christ, and IlisGrace afforwards gave his solemn bene diction.

" Liberte, Egalitc, and Froternito," writ ing with reference to the offences committed under tho Joininuuo .says :—"Many of the offences with which they were charged were forced upon them by a mass of men blind with passion, aud senseless with revengeful thoughts ; who were the victims of a starv ing and penniless mob, living on any scraps to be picked up in the street, and who were threitcned ou oue hand with starvation and on the other with death. Under the cir cumstances, is it surprising that they should have been led into compromising them selves in a manner, the result of which has been imprisonment and exportation? I myself know instances of personal friends who only escaped a horrible fate by living on rats and mice, and any other vermin they wero fortunato enough to lay their hands on in the cellar in which they took refuge, and who would rather cause themselves these terrible privations than fight against their own countrymen. They remained eight weeks in the cellar, and subsisted ou the vermin mentioned together with tho remains of a horse they had secreted with themselves. A Frenchman loves his country iulinitely more than does an Englishmen, and the Eain of being banished from the home of is boyhood, and additional term of banish ment, has certainly expiated any misdeeds he has been guilty ot. The public of Auck land are making a great stir over the arrival of these poor fellows, and are cry ing " shame." The expressions used by the Press and public give proof that in this town the public are totally void of feelings of real Christianity, and have only covered them selves with a varnish so transparent, that only serves to show forth in guilty promt nenco, nud in intense ugliness, the.mal-fecl ing and Pharisaical ideas of the public. Tho people of this town aro certainly not believers in the Biblical saying, " There is more joy over one sinner that repenteth, etc."—if they do, they don't act up to their professions."

Mrs Rouutrec, of Wcllesley-street, Mil liner and Straw Hat Manufacturer, has just received from England, one of Wallwork'a Manchester Hydraculic Moulding I'iessc?, recently patented by the inventor, the only one in the colony. The press combines all the latest improvements, and is capable of supplying the colony, by turning out at least 300 hats, straw or felt, per diem. Mrs Rountree, by tho aid of tho now hydraulic machine, will be enabled to dispense alto gether with the old and slow process ot shaping the styles by hand irons. This press is of much lighter construction, bases upon the principles of Mr Bnunali's machine with modern appliances and newest improve ments, by which water may bo made to act as a moving against wheels, by its weight, its momentum, or by both combined. Mrs Kountrce has received also six cases of the latest fashion blocks, so that whatever style is required, the corresponding block is fixed in the machine, tho hat or bonnet properly placed therein and in a few seconds, by tho operation of tho press, it is taken out por fected and firmly sot. In the decadence of one series of fashions aud the dawn of new forms tho blocks can l>o ro-modcllctl according to popular feniiniuc taste, and the 'demands of tho capricious goddess.

IN BANKRUPTCY.

The creditors in John Mynott'a estate met to-day at tho ollice of the oilkuul trustee, Supreme Court. Tho trustee's report showed that the bankrupt was allured into specula tions, which so depreciated in value, as to show considerable loss. The estate was shown to be honestly dealt with by the debtor. He kept back not als for himself or his family, but handed over all that he had. When the vote was taken for his dual discharge, every creditor gave his assent, having the greatest confidence in his integrity, and that he met with losses over which he had no possible control. It seems he had been striving to pay off little by little, and sometimes when hard pressed by a creditor he actually sold his furniture to pay up. From tho sympathy shown by the meeting the creditors would have no misgivings about trusting him again.

CABLE NEWS.

EUROPEAN.

[UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.] The Afghans Submitting. LONDON. February 23. In consequence of the snow melting, the preparations on the part of the British for a vigorous Spring campagin, and the probability of a Turcoman in vasion, the Afghan chiefs manifest a desire to submit to the Government. General Roberts lias received a visic from representatives of the hostile tribes, and is negotiating the terms upon which they will surrender. Nihilism. Patrokoff, President of the Academy of Moscow, has been punished heavily for a political offence. [RIUTERS TELEGRAMS.] Canadian Vote for Irish Famine LONDON. February 22nd. The Canadian Parliament voted IGO,OOO dollars for Irish Relief. RUSSIAN PACIFIC ARSENAL. - Russians are sending torpedo boats and war material to Port Olga Hay, abandoning Bladivostock. The Irish Works BiJl debate in the Houss of Commons derived its chief importance through Irish inemb rs prolonging the dis cussion to shelve Mr Newduatcs motion to prevent obstruction. The Government was thus induced to replace Mr Newdgates with their own resolution. If, is believed they are desirous of an appeal to the country on the obstructive cry. Afghan Affairs. — Overtures to Mahomed Jan. CALCUTTA. February 23. Advices have been received from Cabul stating that General Roberts lias ottered to hold a conference) with Mahomed Jan and other insurgents for the purpose of discuss the position of affairs in Afghanistan, and the question of the future rnlership of that country. ST. PETERSBURG. February 22. Academy of Forest Culture at Moscow, was totally destroyed by fire to-day. One of the students of the Academy is believed to be implicated. He has been arrested on a charge of incendiarism.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTERS SPKCIAL OABLKOKAMS. I SeriousFioods in New South Wales. SYDNEY. February 24. Gerious floods have occurred in Richmond River. Tho streets of Casino are com pletely submerged, and boats arc now en gaged saving the lives and property of the inhabitants. The Colliery Trouble. NEWCASTLE. February 24. It is reported that colliery proprietors now working under the Vend scheme in this district intend to reduce the wages of their men, and the price of coal by 25 per cent., in order that they may be in a position to compete with collcries not bound by Vend rulos. The Suez Mail. ADELAIDE. February 23. The P, and O. Company's steamship Tanjoro arrived here to-day with the in ward Suez mail. The Bank Trial. MELBOURNE. February 23, Tho Provincial and Suburban Bank trial is still proceeediiiK, and it is expected will conclude this week.

Curious Legal Question.

IUNITEU PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

WESTPORT, Monday,

At the District Court, Steward was in dicted for unlawfully wounding, ami pleaded not guilty. Mr Bickerton Fisher, prisoner's counsel, moved to quash the indictment, on the ground that it was not signed by a Crown prosecutor legally appointed for that purpose. It appears that the District Couit of Westland was constituted by proclama tion published in the "New Zealand Gazette" of the 14th July, 1875, ami the same " Gazette " contains a notice, dated 12th July, that the Government had then appointed Mr S. M. South as Crown Prose cutor for the District Court. Mr Fisher argued that the indictment must be signed by a Crown Prosecutor appointed and con stituted by the District Court, and that Mr South'* appointment bavin,' beeu dated on the 12th to the District Court, which had no existence until the 15th July, was bad. It was furthcrarguedtbat theGovernor'alet ters patent barred hia exercise of prerogative of appointing ollicers to such as are necessary for the service of the colony, aud that Mr Souths appointment was unnecessary, unless his oilice existed when his appoint ment was made. .'udgo Weston said if Mr Fisher's contentions were sound, the consequence would be that every indict ment tiled in the Couit since its constitution was bad. Mr Fisher said the Court had nothing to do with consequences, and pressed for judgment. The judge refused to quash the indictment-, but expressed great doubts and signified his willingness to reservo tho point, and to facilitate subse quent proceedings. Tho difficulty, so far as Stowart's case was concerned was gono, by tho jury acquitting the prisoner, but tho inconcluaivcuess of tho judgment has caused great uneasiness, because if Mr Fisher's objections are good, the Judge's appoint ment, mado at the same time as Mr Souths, is bad also, aud every thing, both civil and criminal, done by the District Courts nt Hokitika, Groymouth, Rcefton, and West port during the last five years is worthless.

"Volunteer Intelligence.

COLONEL LECKIES' INSPECTION,

In accordance with instructions issued from the Defence Department, the Volunteers of the Auckland District were inspected last night, at the drill-shed by Col. Leckie of the Imperial service. The hour iixed for the parade viz. six o'clock was unusually early, and this fact coupled with the inclement state of the weather, militated somewhat against a full muster. However as the time wore on tho various corp.s became strengthened by large accessions to their number and at seven o'clock there was a very good representation of our citizens soldiery, the companies present wore tho Engineers, Victoria Hi lies, No 3 Rilles, {Scottish, Hobson Rilles, Naval Brigade, Battery of Artillery and Cadets. The Cadets having been dismissed, and the Kille Battalion loft in tho rear, the Artillery, Engineers, and Navals were formed into live. They then advanced and retired, formed quarter colums on No 1, deployed into line and fired a volley. The movements were next reversed, and then after some tnarchiuj; and wheeling evolutions had been creditably gone through the Colonel ex pressed his pleasure at the result of the inspection. They had no regular regiment with which to compare thoir de gree of efliciency, but he might say that their deploying and wheeling had be=n very well executed. The Naval Brigade were put through the bayonet and sword drill, and the Artillery in big gun drill, dismounting batteries, etc., the latter exer cises beiug especially commended by the inspecting ollicer. The battalion, under the command of Major Derrom, then underwent its inspection. The preliminary manoeuvres already gone through by the Artillery, Navals, and Engineers having been executed, as well as a few other move ments, such as receiving cavalry from the right., filing practice was commonccJ, fust u.y companies, noxt by half battalions, and lastly by whole battalions. In this the line was rather unsteady. Colonel Lockio took occasion to compliment the men upon their battalion drill, and in doing so he recommended them to pay greater attention to squad drill as the most efl'ec tual means of securing steadiness in the ranks. Tho several companies of the bat-' talion are to meet Colonel Leckie this even ing, and the Engiueers are to be in attend ance upon him to-morrow evening.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CAMBRIDGE, this day. CAMBRIDGE PRIZE-FIRING. Tlio prize-firing by the Cambridge Cavalry Corps took place yesterday. The first prize was a Whiteworth carbine, pre sented by Major Hay, and money prizes. The distances were 150, 200, and 300 yards. First class : Forrest, junr., 45; K. Kirk wood, 42 ; Macintosh, 42 ; Whelby, 42 ; F. Fergusson, 42; Fisher, 40; Howie, 39. Second class :R. Selby, 37; C. Sufr, 36 ; Whitebonse, 35 ; R. Crickett, 35. A match at floating bottles at an un known distance is to take place on Saturday next. HAMILTON, this day. COUNCIL NOMINATION. Messrs Gwynne, Coates, Coombes, Price and Brcakell were nominated to-day for Councilloi-3 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr R. Harris, elected on the 2Gth. GRAHAMSTO WN, this day. THE SHAREMARKET. Alburnia. —Sales, 745; New Whan, 20s. Buyers, 20s ; Alburnia, 73s Gd ; Queen of Beauty, 7s. The Harbour Board sat for two hours this morning, but did no business beyond electing Mr Ehrenfried chairman for the year. TAURANGA, this day. . The' Penguin arrived at noon. She anchored last night for five hours under Mercury Island during the fog. The Gleuelg, for Auckland, also anchored at Mercury Island. GISBORNE, this day. THE OIL SPR.NGS. There is considerable excitement about the oil spring. A member of the firm of Clark Bros., Melbourne, and Fleming, the representative of Canada at the Melbourne Exhibition, an oil expert, have visited the springs. Mr Fleming pays the indications are equal to anything in America. It is believed to be probable that a Company with a capital of £00,000 will be floated to work the oil, aud operations be immediately commenced. NAPIER, this day. THE ALLEGED NATIVE OUTRAGE. Mills, who on Saturday evening arrived in town, and gave a sensational account to the police about the natives shooting sheep on Moorhouse Station, was never in the employ of Mr Moorhouse. No station hands have left. Mills appears to have repeated a bogus report, as no reliable information has beeu received of any serious disturbance. WELLINGTON, Monday. Upwards of 200 men have applied to the Relieving Oflicer this morning for relief. About GO married men were taken on, and it is expected that others will be employed shortly. In firing for Kolin and Co's cup, Bands man Dixon, Naval Brigade, made 54 out of a possible 60. While at practice on Saturday, the Artil lery dismounted and mounted their gun in GO seconds. A deputation waited on the Premier this morning, urging tho necessity of at once proceeding with the formation of the Welling ton and Foxton railway. The Premier replied that the Government were doing all in their power to alleviato the distress pre vailing in tho city, but there were only £3,500 available for expenditure on the Wellington and Foxton railway. However, there was £1,000 set aside for the rolling stock, which, he thought, could be expended in the construction of the permanent way. He could not give definite information until the Minister for Public Works returned from the South. This day. PROTEST AGAINST COMMUNIST IMPORTATIONS. The New South Wales and Queensland Governments unite with ours in protesting against the importation of French convict?. The three Agent-Generals will make a remonstrance. A public meeting convened by the Mayor last night appoiated a committee tor the Irish Distress Fund. HOKITIKA, Monday. £1000 has been contributed in the County of "Westland to tht Irish Farniue Relief Fund. The people of Grey Valley have also con tiibutcd about £700. CIIRISTCUURCH, this day. THE AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL. At the Assessment Court yesterday, 42 out of 53 objections were disallowed. At the Cauteibury College yesterday, the report on the Agricultural School showed that the entrance staudard is so high ''.at only two pupils presented themselves, and one failed. It was resolved that the SKh standard in the Government schools should bo the future basis of education. THE SABBATARIANS. Thfi City Council is to co-operate with the othei Councils with a view of prevent ing wares beiug exposed for sale ou Sun day. Nominations for the C.J.C. Handicap close on Monday next. There was a public debate last night on the subject, " that Christ was delivered for our offences, and raised again for our justifi cation." Both sides argued well. It will be resumed to-night. Duiing the past fortnight, sixteen cases of typhoid, and two diphtheria were reported. * The University senate* yesterday re solved that a clause be introduced in any Hospital and Charitable Institution Bill to be passed in Parliament, containing the following provisions :—(1). That where medical schools exist iv connection with the New Zealand University, the professors aud lecturers of such schools to be ex-officio members af tho hospital established there. (2). That the Governor-in-Council make equitable arrangements when necessary for the hospitals being utilised f>r imparirg practised instruction in Jsucb. places as the aforesaid. It was ngrecd to recommend tho reelection of H. J. Tanered as chancellor, and Dr. Hoctor as vice-chancellor. The first train car runs to-morrow. DUNEDIN, this day. THE DUNEDIN CUP.—LATEST BETTING. The Cup betting is 3 to 1 against Titania, 4 to 1 Mata, 7 to 1 Natator and Hornby, 8 to 1 .Libeller and Foul Play, 9 to 1 Betrayer, and 100 to 10 to 3 the remainder. The betting ou the St. Leger is 2 to 1 against Hornby and Betrayer, 3 to 1 Grip, 4 to 1 Libeller ; doubles, 100 to 10 to 5. Cup and Publicans' Handicap : 100 to 10 to G Cup and St. Leger. The Dunodin Navals score in the general competition was 557. The Lincolnshire delegates proceed to Southland on Wednesday, forwarding their report by the out-going mail on Friday. The gubernatorial party returned yester day morning. O'Connor won the walking match. CUP ACCEPTANCES. The final acceptances far the Cup are : Foul Play, Mata, Natator, Longlands, Be trayer, Hornby, Titania, Camballo, Grip, Libeller, and Atlantic.

The Russell Regatta.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

RUSSELL, this day.

Captain Carey bronght the Te Anau along-idc Itussell wharf iv style, with a band play ing. He has the cred it of bringing the largest vossel that ever anchored along side thij wharf, the weather is beautiful and large numbers are arriving. More than 100 left Auckland for Russell to witness the Regatta in the Tc Anau last night. The lona also had a number of passengers, but owing to thick weather both steamers lay too several times during the night. The Te Anau reached Russell at eight o'clock,! and the excursionists got to Kawakawa at two o'clock. They are now on their way to tho mines. The Te Anau brought up Mr Bailey's Toy and Kip, Mr Wells' Nymphe, all of which oompote in the Regatta. The dingy Lolo is also on board, and will be pulled by T. C. Hunt in the sculling race.

The Murumutu Trouble.

IMPORTANT MFSSENGEKS Tn KEWI. U

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

HAMILTON, this day. Kihikihi correspondence in the " Wai!'it Times" says TeKooti was at Punui vU,t° ing Rewi on Saturday. Messengers from Major Topia(Upper Wanganni)int»vieSS Rewi, stating that shots had been n* changed between his people and Kemns « the Mururautu dispute, and asking advjcp Rewi advised a quiet sonntlement • on « account to light. ' on Uo

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS.-This Day.

(Before Messrs J. M. Dargaville and W J Hurat, Justices of the peace.) ' ' INEBRIATES. John Graydon and Anne Swift wp« fined 5s each. Lro

EXERCISIKG. Robert Niciol was charged with violently assaulting James Pollock, by fctrikinu ur in the the face, knocking out a tooth "cau? iug his nose to bleed, and his l e ft eve tn turn dark. J l 0

Prisoner pleaded guilty to beine dniiii. lie struck Pollock in self defeuce. ; James Pollock, butcher, deposed that at one o'clock in the morniug he turned in f an oyster supper. The prisoner was cW by, and struck Lira without any provoca tion.

Constable Jgoe deposed to the circum stances which occurred in Mr Ruby'soyste* taloon. Pollock did not inttifere' with thp prisoner. In reply to the Bench, prisoner eaid he was a bushman, but formerly wa* a mariner Came into town for a change. ' . Fined 103 for drunkenness, and 20s and costs for the assault, or seven daj'3, A SAVAGE DOG. William Clews was charged under tli Dog Nuisance Act with permuting his (W Blucher, to attack Mary Ann Oliver on tip 14th inst., whereby she sustained bodiiv injuries. * Defendant acknowledged to be the owner of the dog, but did not see the attack on" the child. The evidence of the child and Constable U. Jones showed that it was Clews' (Inn that bit the little girl. B Defendant said he had sent the dog on a voyage to the South, so that there was no fear of his committing a second offence. Fined 10a and costs. BOLTisr. Maria Lysaught did not appear in answer to a charge of using filthy language in Adelaide-street on the 18th mat. The service of the summons was proved and a warrant ordered to issue forthwith for her apprehension. LHAPING THROUGH THE HOOPS. Joseph McHugh was charged with ab senting himself from the service of Geor™ McCrae, cooper, of High-street, before the expiration of his apprenticeship, on the 16th instant.

The youth pleaded guilty; he simply went into the country and stayed awa? longer than he intended.

Mr McCrae desired to have the lad back at the cooperage; did not wish to punka him.

Joseph expressed his willingness to re turn to his work, and was ordered back on the understanding that lost time and ex. penses would be deducted from his wages, CHARGE OF ASSiULT. Martin Swallow was summoned and charged with assaulting Eliza Louis* Walker by shaking his list in her face and using offensive words towards her on the 19th instant.

Mr Brock appeared for complainant, and Mr Tyler for defendant.

Mr Tyler addressed the Court at great length on the technical errors of the infor mation, and submitted that it was bad and could not be sustained.

Mr Brock desired to express his opinion, and refute the sophistries of Mr Tyler. The Bench was about to consider the oik jections of Mr Tyler, when Mr Brock asked if he could be heard.

The Bench : We shall not decide either way without hearing you, Mr Brock. Mr Brock said he was extremely sorry for the defendant, for if the information failed in this instance, the defendant would have yet to appear in answer to the charge, which was really very: serious, considering the atrocious lan guage used by Mr Swallow. Be mould recommend that certain words should be struck out of the information, so that the case might go on. The defendant waja well-known man about the city, and did not want to be dragged into the Court again. Mr Tyler was about to speak, when Mr Brock said that it was against the rules o! law and order to allow Mr Tyler to make a second speech, especially as ha indulged in such extraordinary long speeches. Mr Tyler said he would not deliver a second address.

The Bench regretted that technicalities - should be introduced at the Court of Petty Sessions, and proceeded to deal with Mr Tyler's objections. Fiually the Bench decided to hear the case.

Mr Brock then stated the particular! briefly, and called complainant.

Eliza Louisa Walker, residing in Short land Crescent, deposed that shoknevrMf; Swallow by eight. On the evening of the 19th Mr Swallow called at hi r house, and asked if her husband was at home. She said "No." He then accused her of shnt> ting the door in his face, and shook Iris fist in her face. She heard the whisk of'tis stick at her back, but did not see Hut stiike. She said, "Are you a gentleman, Mr Swallow." He replied, "I am, ;Mrs Walker." The words he used were "Hal" and "wh—e," He camo to her housed three times. > a

Cross-examined by Mr Tyler : Mr SWil low sent his servant for a dog collar her^husband had promised. Mr Swallow was very polite when ho came the fint;; time. '1-he second time ho drew himself np ia a stately manner, but did not appear excited.

Caroline Kirby deposed that she,-was nursemaid at Mrs Wilker's. Mr Swall&jr called and asked if Mr Walker wasijtt She said no. He said "you're a liar." She hoard him use the same word and others;(o Mrs Walker. : Mary Fitzgerald, a neighbour, s&yr)Qi Swallow at Mrs Walker's door. He seetnei. angry. Heard him swear. Would rate not repeat them. (Witness wrote them down). . ■ The Bench said the information might M amended, and the defendant s:mply charged with a common assault. , , Martin Swallow, defendant, deposed that on the day in question he sent his servant | to Mr Walker's house on an errand. He asked to see Mr Walker. Mrs Walker re plied "he is not in, but will be in at 5 o'clock." He asked why the door was slammed in his servant's face. Mrs Walket denied that she had acted in that manner, and it his servant said so he waa all W« She endeavored to slam the door uv na fa"c, but he prevented it with his cantt She threatened to send for a policeman He walked away. Was quite sober. 1M; not make use of the langu ge imputedl Mi ,Ik r, nor did he attempt to strike her mth a stick. Addressed her as a lady. Hisser* Vimt hecrd the whole of the conversation. He weut for a collar for his dog. Mew. challenged his dog to fight another. Mr Tyler : May I ask is this relevant ■» this important case. • J, Ferdinand Antone, serraut to i" Swallow, stated that he was sent ■to «", Walker's house for a collar. He WaX, knocked at the door, asked for a collar., Mrs Walker was in a pit. Said "we:have no : collars in the house; come when WaKer w at home at 5 o'clock;" and she slammed w» r door iv his face; he felt hurt; no was never served so in his whole life; ■».«" regarded as a gross insult brthe-lMWJ;:; people, who were most polite. Stood on ttta verandah, and heard all that was saiaw Mr Swallow. NinA The Bench considered that an assart*. w been committed althougU of a tnnum nature.

Fined 10s costs £4 Is fid.

ASSESSMENT COURTS.

Tub following courts were held yestcrdtf before Mr Barstow, for the purpose pt aw ing objections to the valuations. ,* 1( Epsom Court was held at Mr Barfg- . residence; Mr Dennison as clerK anu lector of the Epsom Board. There *£*■~. objections lodged consequently tne a* ment rail was signed, fhe court for *• { market was held in the KatoiotjWpl two o'clock. The Board was repress . by Mr Morgan. Only one objecUon lodged, that of Samuel Jagger, w»W' plained that £60 was excessive on fl** j ; market house, but as the objector <u», : ; appear in support, the amount W» tamed. This closed the business.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1880.



mhisl i x v m. 100 DOZEN 2. BUTTON KID GLOVES (Quita sound), j ,' Only Is lid per pair, A Large Stock of FANCY GOODS, MILLINERY, COf.TUMES, PINAFORES, DRESS GOODS, &c, &c. To be Sold at Nett Cash, for a Short Time only. DBESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES. Cosbomes made in 21 hours' notice. A. LINABURY & CO., 204 AND 206. QUBEN-STREET. TjISTABLISHiSD 185 5. % I m CHEAPEST " BEST HOUSHI QUALITY O 1H MACHINES T II E| ; | TRADE. g M Z ■ w m WXJ- CJHAKESPEAR&riO., 246, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. ESTABLISHED 18 sa. The nowP.C.S system nowuotng initiated by G. and C. will certainly prove a benefit to the public. It has been a great success in fc'ydncy and Melbourne, and when strictly carried out t he . customer who buys at an establishment \vho-o the goods are marked low to ensure a rapid sale must bo a great gainer. G. and C, sell their drapery, millinery, and c'othing at such prices for cash aa gives the buyer the advantages of a shareholder in a co-oporativo society, without the risk of being callnd upon to bear portion of the losa should the year's businoss prove unsatis factory. O. and C. will aim t» retuin tbe con fidence which t c publij have hitherto shown thorn, and are rletrrjnineA to give the pure cash B3'Etem a fair trlul; whether they giiin or lose the first year. Country buyers on remitting cash v/ith order will bo Mipplied with gcods at co operative p:ico, just the aamo at; though they made a personal s-lection. Kurniali ing goods, such as carptts, floor cloths, bednceaoj .beddinfr, andKeneral houaa fu'niture, the larueat portion ot which is turned out at our own toctory, will bo marked at the lowest rernunerat've priccß, and a discount of llvo per cent, will bo allowed to those who pay at the lime of purchase. Hjlv ug realised the entire value of the stock during tb» late cash sole, the prfiaent stock is nkw a«u vkky chkaply uouoiiT. An Inspection is invited.—Qaklick and Cranw W,, City Hell FurDlshing Aicado, Uueen-utrect Auckland. The Triumph of the age—ln moderate jpbe and distinctive excellence the Wiliox ard I White Organs eclipse all other stylea. They are capablo of brilliant effects as well as of sustained harmony, and tho many varied and beautiful combinations adequate to tho performance of Classical, Legitimate Oigan Music—Sole Agoncyi Auckland Music Waueuovbh, 71, Queen-street



Special Advertisements. \ FEW GOOD REASONS FOI{ MAKING YOUR3PURCHASKS AT THE TUEW yEALAND riLOTHING TjiACTORY. The Materials are manufactured In New Zealand. The Garments aro made in New Zealand. The Money is expended In Now Zealand. Tho Stock to geloi t from is the largest in Now Zealand. Tho Cot and Trimmings are equal to bespoke. Tho Prices, considering the quality and flnlah, aro lowor than those of any other house in New Zealand. And notwlthstandingtho extra tariff joßt imposed in New Zealand, there is ta- NO ADYANCK IN PRICKBJ. You can still purchase A SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLESALE PRICK FROM THE New Zkalanu .Clothing I 1 ACTOR Y. Auckland Retail Branch : Q U E E iN - S T IK E E T, Opposite Theatre Roy nuK riREAi; oale OF MEN'S AND T.OY.S' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND SHIRTS, COMMKNCRI3 Til 13 EVENING. All the Now Shipments recontly received will bo sold at SALE "PRICKS. ALK 1 RICKS. J. C 0 8 G KYv E & CC. GKEAT T> AX GAI N S REAT _D AR G A I N S GREAT BARGAINS 1 GREAT BARGAINS! GREAT BARGAINS! JUST OPKNED, A SPLENDID LINE OF |^[EN'S rpwEED qUITS, AT 27 s 6 D- Woßt n 455. ONE CASE J^EN'S pLAX glllllTS, With Collars. AT 4s 6 W Woktu G3 Gd. ONE BALE "yiyHITE gUPER. JJLANKETS, 13 s 6 D- Woit t n 203. Inspoction specially invited to OUR OWN MAKE OP BOYS' PLAITED TUNIC SUITS, From 1 QS. P*~ Note the Address— J. B. ROBINSON A UCKLAND pLOTHING TjiACTORY. NEXT MESSRS TONKS & CO.'a AUCTION MART. /IARLICK & riKANWELL Have Just Added to their Stock TO CASKS ov T>EDSTEADS! Ex 'Locn Ure.' NOW ON VIEW THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTMENT OF Brass and Iron, Bedsteads IN AUCKLAND. Our Last Importations (JUST OPENED) are Direct from the Manufacturkrr, and Despatched to us iikfokk tho Rise In tho Price of Iron. We shall SELL this Shipment at OLD RATES. Handsome Half-tester Bedstead sft. wide (extra large) Handsome Halt-tester Bedstead ihft. „ 31ft ~ ~ French „ all eizee, up to Hit. wide COTS, with Open and Perforated Sides, CHILDREN'S BEDSTE ADS, &o. UPWARDS OF QAA BEDSTEADS TO SELECT FROM, AND VERY CHEAP "piURNISII Y OUR TTOUSE FROM THE CITY.HALL FURNISHING ARCADE. FURNITURE .. spcrct. Discount for Cath CARPETS .. „ 5 „ Discount „ LINOLEUM ..5 „ Discount „ OILCLOTHS ..5 „ Discount „ BEDDING .. .. 5 „ Discount „ BEDSTEADS ..5 „ Discount „ TOILETWARE _ 5 „ Discount „ TOILET & PIER GLASSES _ ..6 „ Discount „ FKNDERS&IRONS 5 „ Discount „ Book Catalogues Sent Fbke. DESIGNS AND ESTIMATES GIVEN. riARLICK & nRAKWELL, CITY HALL ARCADE, Auckland. TMT ILNK & /IHOYCE Have now on view a Complete Assortment o [tho most beautiful SPRING GOODS of every description, from the best Homo maiKets. MILLINERY, in Paris and English STRAW GOODS, FLOWERS, FEATHERS VISITKS and MANTLES, in Silk and Cash mere JACKETS, in Coloured Summer Cloth OLIVIAS, in Cashmere, Silk, Vn. CinLDRKN'S HOS '. in Cotton, Lisle, and Silk LADIEH1 HO3E, in Cotfon, Lisle, and Silk PARACIIUTKS. UMURELLAS, lUUBONH KID GLOVKS, Black, White, and Coloured, 1, 2, i, und C button UNDRESSED KID GLOVES, 2 and i button. An Immense Stock of DRKSS GOODS,In all the newest and most lashlonnble styles and textures, all marked exceedingly moderate. BABY LINKN, CHILDREN'S AND BADPES' UNDERCLOTHING, in groat variety. BOYS' KNICKERBOCKERS, nOSIEEY, .HAT£ COLLARS, ETC. A Complete Assortment of Calicos, Flannels' Linens, &c. DRESSfIAND MANTXE-MAKINO ON THE PREMISES. F ye per Cent, Discount allowed for Cash. MILNE & CHOY CE, CIIEAPSIDE HOUSE. .



Special Advertisments. [established a.d. 1853.1 T^T ILLIAM DATTEAY, DRAPER, CI OTHIER, SILK MERCER, AND MERCHANT TAILOK, CC, QUEEN-STKEET, AUCKLAND, Has Jnst Received a LARGE ASSORTMENT OF CALICOS, LINjENS, TABLE DAMASKS, DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS AND NAPKINS, HUCKABACK & TURKISH TOWELS, COUNTERPANES, AND OTIIEB TCIURNISHING TJEQUISKTE3, Which wore bought during tho accent depression in English Trade, and will be offered at proportionately LOW PRICES. Note tho Address— GO, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposito tho Bank of New Zealand). r\ N SALE, Kearsley's Combined Roapera and Mower Mangold and Turnip Drills Turnip SHcora Oilcako Breakers Winnowing Machines Lawn Mowers. Also, TO ARRIVE, PER 'INGLEWOOD,1 Coulter's Corn, Manfjold, Turnip, and Manuro Drills, combined And Ploughs, double andlslngle Harrows Hollers &c. &c. «c Tho'above goods .'are imported dlroctod rom tho manufacturers, and will be sold cheap to make room for further shipments. 17. J. HUKST & CO., 181. Queen-street.



A cardinal virturo in any medicinal prepara tion, is purity of ingredients. Tho alchotniut, who does not shrink from publioly oxposing the amalgamations of his alembic, noed not appro hond the ordeal of poientlfio analyse. All of tho components of Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps aro of extreme, original purity, not comDOunds purgod of noxious olo ments, constituents, in themselves porfectlcsa harmless, and of tho highest possible quality and proof.



A country doctor announces that he has changed his residence to tho neighbourhood of tho church-yard, ■which he hopes may proyo a convenience to his numerous patients,



" The times arc hard, my dear," said a man to his better half ; "and I find it diffi cult to keep my nose above water." "You could easily keep your nose above water." returned the lady, "if you didn't keep it bo often above brandy.



A photographer gives the following direc tions to his customers : —"when a lady sit ting fora picture would compose her mouth to a bland ami serene character, she should, just upon entering the room, say 'Bosom,' and keep the expression into which the mouth subsides until the desired effect in the camera is evident. If, on the other hand, she wishes to assume a distinguished and somewhat noble bearing, not suggestive of sweetness, she should say ' Brush,' the result of which is infallible. If she wishes to make her mouth look small she must say 'Flip,' but if the mouth be already to sroati and needs enlarging, she must say ' Cab bage.' If she wishes to look mournful, she must say ' Kerchunk, 1 if resigned, she must forcibly ejaculate 'S 'eat,'"



(Horr Pumpernickel, hwingj""^^. , a composition of his o^burstsin^ Chorus of Friends ! "Oh J^f/w matter ? What can we do for you . , Pumpernickel: "Ach ! nossing M» Bot yen 1 hear really coot music aeu I always weep ¥'