SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

w ii' w ATirn } Thls Evening, 9.43 H n X W ATER { To . morrow . Morning. 10.7 BUN SCT.-Thta Kvoning.M.6l /, . N rißß.—To-Morrow Mornlna, 7.10 NOON'S AGF,.—First Quarter, 15th, 6 55 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY EVENING. Waitaki, 5,9., Bdio, from Whangarei YESTERDAY. Gi «lfd p.b., Farquhar, from Tauranga TO-DAY. Sunbeam, aohoonor, Gibbons, from Giacorno Clirlatina, Fohoonor, Smith, from Rußaell > ■ iora, achooner, NRaru, from Awanul M:>, unm, a.s., Muir, from tho South

DEPARTURES.

SATURDAY EVENING. Loongana, barquo, Flahor, for Hobart Town Speoawol), ketch, Sllva, for Whangarel YKBTKBDAY. Ma\i«, oattcr, Stoane, foi-Koao Island TO-DAY. Glonel*?, as., Fttrquhar, for Russell Waltakl, 5.8., ildlo, for Rusaoll.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Oisborne, Southern Ports and Molboarno— Turarua, Thursday _~ . „ San Franolaco and Honolulu— City Of Now Now Plymouth and South-Hawoa, Tuesday London—Loch Doe, loading ..-_,-, , Tiinranga-Glenelst,Friday; Waitaki, Monday Whangnrol—Argyle, Tueadaya and Fridays ; Waitaki, Friday Rusaoll-lona, every Monday; Waitaki, Wed nesday , gnmoa-Active. Wortnesdiiy Aitutaki-Coronot, ahortly

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Hero, 5.8,, from Sydney and Melbourne, ahortly Southern (Jros->, s.b., from Lovuka, 17th Hyena, H.1.G.M.5., from Samoa Lnchuagar, barque, from London, loading Waikato.Bhio (M.P.K V.)from London, loading Thomas and Hsnry, brig (3.V.U.C,), from

t.yttelton. stilled 26th Ocoo'a, brignntluo, from Adelaide Famonoth, ship, from London ; sailed April 17 Loch Doon, barque, (UH.G.V.) from London

Cabartoidh, barqw (3.Q.M.J.), from Hongkong Ocoan Ranger, barqiiontine, (W.T.N.V.) from

Scottish Lassie, barquo, (RBLM) from London

sailed May 17 , . ~ . Laugaione, thlp, (JRBM> from London; sailed May 17. Norvnl, achoonor, from Lyttelton JaniO3 A. Stowart, briarantine, from Tlmaru Darcy Pratt, brigantine, from Timaru Oamaru, briprantino, from Cnmaru. Svron, brig (J.D.N.H.), from Sydney Pakoha. brig, < V\L.F.G.), from Dunedin Peerless, brigantine, Irom Dunodin Avooa, schoonor, from Nowcaatle Sovereign o£ the Seas, outtor, from Rarotonga Borealls. brlgantino. from l^evuka Island LllJ", brigantine, (V.S.L.T.) from Levuka Halle Brandon, schooner from Line lalands Gael, Bchooner (3.K.G.8), from Samoa Tranßit.schooner, from Tahiti Sybil, schooner, from Tahiil Flirt, brlgantina (W.L.G.P.). from Loyuka Falcon, sohooaer (W.L.H.R.), from the Jslanda Agneß Donald, sohooner, from Rarotonga Caledonia, suhoouor, from Tonga Gllmpso, ketch, from Levuka Pearl, ketch, from New Caledonia Edith, schooner, from Friendly lalanda Mazeppa, Bchoonor, from Rarotonga Dayaprlng, mission sohooner (W.N.8.M.), from ' the Islands _■-~, Plrato, sohooner, from Tahiti Bspe/uUdor, barque, from Lyttolton Ktinfmorth, topsail sch., from Dunedin Magellan Cloud, brigantine, from Lj ttolton

Q ItwAnDß COASTWisn.—Meroury, from Tairua witn 22,601 foet timbor and 12 bundles shinirles; Medora, irom Awnui with 2J tons gum; Sun beam, from Qisborne Witn 62 hldea and 46 bags maizo; Cnriatina, from Rnssell.with 97 tona coal; Gho*t, from Orewa with 18,000 feet timber; Pcwsaverance, from Itanala wiih 12,000 feot timbor.

Tho barque Chile entered out at tho ouatoma t )tlay for London.

Th» topsail aohooner Konllworth left Dunedin for Am Uaud with a cargo of broadatuffa on the gmfmttloiit.

'Ilio cutter Maßio sailed for Roso Island yes terday with a quantity of diving row. Sho is expooted to open a now poarl fishing station.

The brißaatino DeiUnce arrived at Dunedln from 'VPhmgiuroa wif.a n cargo of tlmlior on Saturday last nftor a stormy passage of eleven days.

The barquo Mallowdale arrived at Port C'ht»V inors from London on Saturday last.

The brlgantine Active is expeoted to dear at the ouatoms to-morrow for Apia, Samoa.

Tho b a. Qlenelg,' which arrived from Tauranga yesterday morning, left for Russell thiß after noon In the place of the lona, which has been laid up for the purpose of undergoing an ovei hiiul. The aienefg returns :again in time to leave for Tnurantca.on Wednesday evening.

Poi-t of Tauranga, Thursday. —Arrived, LaQoashlro Lass from Auckland.

Tho brigantlne Soabicd arrived at Lyttelton from Hokianga with a cargo Of timber on the 3rd Instant.

A telegram from Inverosrorlll states that the outter Übra, -when procecdiuK to Stewart's Island from the Bluff, picked up the cutter Transit drifting in Fovoaux Straits without a soul on board. It is supposed that she broke away from tier moorings at Dog Island during Saturday's gale, and that her crow will be safe there.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Hawea, 5.8., Kennedy, from tho South

DEPARTURES.

Hannah Mokau, s.s., McCarthy, from Waitara

The brlgantino Mary Campbell cleared at the customs to-day for Kaipara.

IMPORTS.

Per Ilawoi, from Poutn: ij plates iron, a casoa drapery, C packages ironaiODgery, 5 pack ages stationary, 17 packages butter, 99 packages sundries.

Per Hannah Mokau from Waltara—l2o sheep, 21 kega butter, 17 paokagos butter. Per L-alla Rookh from Waitara—l2o sheep, 20 head cattle, 0 kega butter.

The b.". Hawea arrived from tho South yester day with the following passongers : Mm and Mis* Gibson. Capt»la W. H. Colbeck. Me-Brs Gibson, F. If. Pickering, J. Look, W. Look, Thompson, Fair, Pasaens, Noakcs, Fitzgerald, Stafford Kylo. Ke)ly. MncSwceny, Maoauley, Al> B'ie, Wiaton. Handy, an 1 flve In tho steerage. The Hawoa will return south again to-morrow.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Gibbobnb, this day. Sailed : Tararoa for Auckland, at 9 a.m. WiiaNOAREi, thia day. 3ailed: Argyle for Auckland, at 11 a.m. Ly'XTKLTon, thia day.

Arrived: July 10 — Saxon, from Auckland; Kllz-both Curio, from Ploton; Arutipu, from Kuipara; Comet, from Waitapu; ilaraval, from Auckland. July 11—Wave, from Port Chalmers.

Sailed: July 10—Wellington, for Wollinffton. July 11—Annabe', for Capeton ; Edith Reid, for Waitara; Bmerald, for \Vellinnton.

The law wh'ch la. presumably, inoxorablo, should bo Btorn ftDd inlloiiblo in tho ponaltios:it altaohoa to many malfaaaancea and miado moanor*. Under thia o»ptl»a,raDgo aome of tho most obnoxious ofloncea known to tho common lawi .*nd htv* ia whore the I'odo ia defective. \Vnat can bo tnoro orlmin»l than to subvert tho publio faith, aud dnstroy Uio pubic health) And what la moroaubversivoof oitlior than tho folstiig into iho trade marts of tho world bale fal nostrums, undor tho gui-io of Udolpno Wolfe's Sohiodam Aromatio Schnapps.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails wiix Clorb as Unijicr t— Tins Day. For ltui-aoU, Kawakawa, Waiigaroa, and Mon gonul, por Glenolg, at 4 p.m. For Taurnnga and Opotiki, por Waitaki, at i p.m. For Thames, por Bntorprlao, at J. 30 p.m. Tuksday, 13th instant. For Taranakl and Bouthcrn ports, per Hawpoi, at 8 a m. For Wa; vvora, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, por Rotio Caaoy, at 10 a. m. For AUutaki, por Coronet, at 11 a.m. For Pamo*, por Active, at 3 p.m. For Thamoa, per Roiomahana, at 3.30 p.m. For Wangarei Heada, Waipu, W»ng»rel, and Mangapai, per Argylo, at 4 p.m For Thames, per Anno Mllbank, at 5.30 p.m. Wednesday. 14th lnatant. For Rusaol! and Kawakawa, por Waitaki, at For Wb'i Jangi, Talrua, Tanranga. and Opotlkl, por Glenolg, at 4 p.m. Thursday, 15th instant. For G'.sbomo. Napier. Soulhorn ports, and Australian Colonies, por Tararua, at 9 a.m. For Chatham Islanda, par Omaf.a, at — Tuesday. 20th Instant. Per s.a. City of Now York as follawß :— For Sandwich Ulands, United States of Amorica. Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, Japan, and China, deluding Hongkong, at 1 p.m. for United Kingdom and Continent of Knropo, at 1 p.m. For money orders, and reglatered lettom, at 11.30 a.m.

Late lettcra bearing an oxtra fee of sixpence, in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to tho lime of Biiilin^. Tnls mail will bo duo in London,on Tuoaday. 31st August. For Russell, Kawakawo, and Australian Colonies, per To Amu, at 3 p.m.

S. H Bias, Chief Poatmaster.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

July 12, 1880,

Tho«tre Rornl—'

" Frollqnos," 8 p.m,

Pitt-street Wcslcyan Church—Leoturo," Peter Cartwrighc and tho Backwoods of Amorica," Musical Selectiona, 7.30

Loyal Orango Institution Soiree—St. James's Hall, 5.30 p.m.

St. Jamca'a Discussion Hall—Debato on tho Land Toouro of Ireland, 7 30

Wollcalurstreet School—Blemontary Loottsro to Teachers, Mr Joslah Martin. Tcmnoranon Hall-Pioneer Lodge Masonic Hall, Nowton—Ball. Loyal United Friends, 8.30 p.m.

BIRTH.

BRKNNAN.—On July 7th, 1880. ot Cambrtdgr, tho wife of Wm, Hrennao, of a son. NATHAN.- On July 11, at Sunnyside, Symonda stroet, tho Wife o; Arthur H. Nathan, of a son. WOODHOUSK.-On July 11. at Now Plymouth, Mrs George Woodhouse, of twin soiia.

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

For tho cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, Fur tho future in the distance, And the £Ood that wa eon da.

We hereby certify the issue of the Auckland Evening Star jor the week ending July \Oth, 1880, to have been as under : — Monday, July 5 6,020 Tuesday, „ 6 6,091 Wednesday,, 7 6,136 Thursday, „ 8 6,083 Friday, „ 9 6,222 Saturday, „ 10 6,157

Total issue for week... 36,709 GEORGiJ FRASER)PubIio Account v ants and T. bEIGH WHITE) City Auditors.

MONDAY, JULY 12, 1880.

An anticipatory summary of the Rep resentation Bill, to be introduced by the Government, haß been telegraphed to us by our parliamentary reporter. In previous articles we have shewn that, taking a basis of one member to every five thousand inhabitants, Auckland would lose one member. Our cor respondent confirms this view, but says that strenuous exertions will be made by the Auckland mem bers to retain the vote. No doubt other districts will act in the 3amo way, and the chances are that the bill will be torn to pieces. Should it pass, the effect will be to still further increase the preponderance of the South over the North. If, however, a principle is to bo asserted wo must accept it in its integrity. The fact is that a re adjustment of representation comes at a very bad time for the North just now. The Southern provinces have been inilated for several years by immigrants brought out at the expense of the Go vernment, and labour is only gradually settling into natural channels. We must regain somo of our lost ground during the next few years. The agricultural lands of the South are all taken up and tho stream of popula tion is already setting Northwards. If the proposed bill, therefore, provides for periodical re-adjusfcmenta of tho representation, without further legislation, our disadvantages can only

l)e temporary ; and although it is rather calling to allow the unfair expenditure of the last nine years to do us a further injury, it may be a question whether our own future growth is not bo certain that we should put up with one more wrong in order to vindicate a principle and secure ourselves from worse evils to come.

The City Council have received thirty-four applications for the oflico of librarian to tho city library, which will shortly be in full operation. The office is not intended to bo a sinecure, nor the officer expected to live luxuriously upon the meagre salary of "ona hundred a-year." Only think of tho tempt ing ofl'er for a married man to officiate creditably tor such a salary, and yet, alas I thero aro thirty-four applicants for the librarian's chair, and tho chosou ono must bo a scholar, possessing a sound knowledge of general literature, bo able to criticise, descant upon, and point out tho special merits and demerits of historians and novelists, devoto all his spare timo to in terest persons and recommend books, to be ablo to distinguish between truth and fiction, and to show elaborately the par ticular functions cf story-tollers in relation to progress and the people, whilo his wife or daughter, relying for a joint livelihood upon the £100 a-year, will have to scrub, and otherwise assist in keeping the place in a clean and orderly position. The accredited intelligence of the Auckland library com mittee surely mi^ht have paid a better com pliment to knowledge and literary ability than offering to a librarian the wages of a bricklayers' labourer.

The manner in which tho capture of the Kelly gang has at length been ellectod will scarcely tend to increase tho long since diminished reputation of the Victorian police. A more cowardly and pusillanimous proceeding wo have seldom road of. There were, so far a3 can bo ascertained, about fourteon or fifteen ablo-bodicd constables, backed up by several stalwart settlers. The object of these follows was to seize tho four outlaws inside the hotel, and tho stiaiglit forward way to do it was surely, after dis abling tho gang's horse*, to march right iuto the house and close with them. No doubt, this cr.urso entailed a. certain amount of per sonal danger, but it would have been short, sharp and tolerably suro. The Kellys were the only men in the hotel armed,so thattncio was no risk of mistaking other* for them, aud the forty prisoners would Iluvo lent thu police ample assistance Instead, however, of adopting this simple expedient, what did the constables do? VVhy, commenced firing iuto a houso full of people, on tlic ofTchanco that some of their bullets might striko tho Kellys. When aoveial inoU'ensivo persons had been wounded, more or less severely, Superintendent Hare kindly gave orders to his men to desist, n»il called to thoso inside the hotel to come out, IS aturally enough, tho unfortunate creatures wero afraid to do so. Already the potion .seemed to have mistaken them for Kelly sympathisers, and in crossing from the out laws to the constable." they ran a tenons risk of being shot at by both. At length, however, somo of thnm did muster up courage to come out, and then one would fancy the police would have at once made a raid on Dau Kelly, Byrne, and Uait. But no, nothing of tho kind. The pepper ing tho house again went on for several hours, aud then rinding it impossible to dislodge their proy with bullets, the Superintendent hit on the cowardly expedient of burning the outlaws out. No pains seem to have been takeu to dis cover whether any innocent persons w»re still iv the hotel. From lirst to last, indeed, tho police appear to have been utterly indifferent how many people they sacrificed so long as they ran no risk themselves and brought tho gang to bay. The whole affair is infinitely discreditable to thorn,and we are glad to see it will be strictly investi gated. Tho £8,000 reward ought to be divided only amongst those who showed undoubted courage — the schoolmaster, for instance, who?e pluck and presence of mind sa\ed the special train from destruc tion, The pressman from Beimllu also do serves sx slmrc, but fclio constables, "with one or two exceptions, ought not to receive a farthing.

AN interesting letter in a recent issue of tlio " Times" lays it down as fin axiom that tho more prosperous a country becomes the greater is the consumption of drink. Wo, of course, knew thin was tho case so far a3 the more expensive liquors consumed by the upper classes were concerned, but it seems decidedly odd that prosperity and drunkenness should <£(> Jhnnd in hand. Nevertheless, if statistics are to be relied on, .-<uch is the case. All business men who were at homo in 1867 will remember the depression iv trade. That year the consumption of liquors throughout Great Britain fell nearly £4,000,000, bfing £113,925,458 in 186G,and only £110,122,206 in 1867. When trade revived it began to increase, until in nine, years (that in in 1876) it reached the enormous sum total of £147,000,000. Iv IS7* an 1 1879, how ever, tho samo tailing of I" was again observable, and from similar causes. Another strange fact worth drawing attention to is that while "during the last twenty years and more the national conscience has universally condemned and deplored the vice of drunkenoss yet habits of intemperance have largely increased. This is poved by the fact that while the convictions for drunkenness in England and Wales during the year ISfiO numbered only 88,361, in 1877 (tie latent returns to hand) thry were 200,15t. /his view is corrobo rated by the drink-bills for the two years, for while in IS6O the amount spent on intoxi cating liquo.s was £36,597.683, in 1877 it reached £142,007.228. We hive thus had the strange anomaly of a growing condemna tion of an eril, and yet a great, increase iv the practice of the evil itself." It will be interesting to note whether the period of adversity, which is undoubtedly before New Zealand, will havo a depressing effect on the liquor triiflic. If it does-, wo fear bad times are in storo for tho Licensed Victuallers. Already the beer tax has con siderably leeaened their profits. Working men will not pay the price now asked for a pint, and the publicans, consequently, find they cannot fell half as much alo as they used to. Whether this change will affect the cause of temperance beneficially seems, however, doubtful. Though the salo of beer has de creased the salo of rum and other iicry cheap spirits has increased. Mou do not consume so much, but what they do take is strong, and more likely to lead to habits of drunkenness than malt liquors.

Messrs Frascr and "White reports the is? ue of the Star Just week to have been 3 ,709, or an average of 6,118 copies per night. The average for the proceeding week was 6,148, copies per night, and for the week before that G,120 copies.

The Relieving Officer informs us that our Wellington telegram was in error in stating that the wife of Atkinson, who has been imprisoned for whipping Mr McKellan, is dead. She is now in Auckland receiving Government rations. The sickness referred to was confinement.

A football match between tho "New Zealand Herald's" Football Club and St. Paul's choristers' club was played on Satur day in the Domain, and resulted in a vic tory for the latter by two tiys (4) and two disputed trys (4) to nil. The play of Lecky, McConnell, and Twainham were of great service to their club, while for tho

"Herald" Healy, Hardwick, and Danka played a steady and careful game, which was worthy of praise.

Mr James Whittle, of Ivcwton, has called and complaius of inaccuracies in our re porter's notice of the assault upon him by his son-in-law. He did not leap over the

gate, but had a difficulty in getting past Pooley, who stood in the way. Poolcy did not help himself to beef, as ho could not get the cupboard open, but he tore up the fence and destroyed about £5 worth of valuable plants. Our reporter understood tho com plainant to say the weapon was an axe, but Mr Whittle says he used the word " acts."

The annual meeting of the ratepayers of Pokeno was held in the schoolhouso on Saturday, the 10th inst., to elect trustees, &c. Mr Crickett was voted to the chair. The accounts and balance-sheet for the past year were read and adopted. The follow ing gentlemen were duly proponed as trus tees, viz. : Messrs Peter VVrisjhl, If. C. Powell, Wilson, K. Hobbs, R. Hobbs, W. H. Porter, W. Dean, P. Maclntyre, Mc- Neish, Pagan, George Read, and Mabey, and on the poll being taken Messrs Me- Neish, Powell, R. Hobbs, Wilson, and Fagan were declared l>y the Chairman as duly elected. Messrs J. J. Clark and J. MacPherson were elected auditors, and Messrs Mabey and Sehauman fence-vie were. A vote of thanks to the retiring trustees and the Chairman brought the meeting to a close, and immediately afterwards the new

truitoea met aud appointed Mr It. Hobbs chairman, and Mr McNeiah treasurer, and also struck a rato of Is in the £ for the comiug year, and gave instructions to the collector to summons all defaulting rate day ers forthwith,— CORRESPONDENT.

Imour paragraph on Saturday relative to the purchase of Mr J. G. Brown's drapery business at the juuction of Ponsonby and St. Mary's Koads, the name of the pur chaser, Mr Oswald, was misprinted Arnold. Serjeant Martin, of the Water Police, ar rested a seaman to-day, named John Bod kin, for committing a violent assault upon Joseph Kelly la.st evening. Bodkin is said to be a deserter from the navy. The case will come before the Police Court in the morning.

Mr Dickson, iv his weather report for the week ending 10th July, 1880, says:—The weather was colder than the previous week, with more rain aud wind, and much lower barometer. Tho rainfall (total) was from oue-and-a-third to ono-and-a-half inches (1.375), almost all between Saturday and Tuesday morniug ;On Tuosday, five; from Wednesday to Friday showery. Very little thunder on Monday morning. Tuesday night gave the lowest teuiporaturo recorded during the present winter. Tue registering thermometers marking 37.7 in shade (4 ft. from grouud), and 33.1 upon the grass.

The remains of the Rev. Father Counolly wore consigned to the grave yesterday after noon in the presence of a large concourse of mourners. Tho deceased t liad previously been laid in state at St. Patrick's Cathedral, which was (suitably draped with outward signp of sorrow. The procession was of great length, solemn and imposing. The burial service was performed by His Grace Archbishop Steins, Deacon, Father Walter McDonald; Hub - Deacon, Hey. Father O'Dwyer ; Very Hey. Father Fyues, V.G., Father Paul, Father Downey, and Father O'Gara. His Grace delivered a solemn and appropriate address, and a number of floral wreaths wero dropped upon the cofliu by friendly hands.

To the Editor : Sir, —Noticing in your late issues that the Post-oflioj authorities havo seen fit to closo the Postollice, Eden Terrace, and closed it against tho petition of those whose interests were best norvcd by it remaining there, takiug into considera tion tho new one just, opened to replace it, I must say that I think tho step one of a retrograde character, and means to myself that in future letters will have to bo ad dreused cither to Newton or Auckland Post-odico, much to my inconvenience. Tho new one at Edendalo might as woll i>o 100 miles away as whero it in for conven ience I havo reason for believing that there exists a feeling of dissatisfaction at the change, aud I would suggest that the teeliug of the public bo tested by a petition for its re-establishment being got up to the proper authorities by tho lore post-master, Eden Terrace, or sumo one more able than myself to move in tbe matter, which I hope will not be long delayed.—l am, sir, youra, t'KO Bono Puiiuco.

In consequence of tho iuclemeucy of tho weather, Mr Josiah Martin* Science Chus for Teachers has been postponed till Thuivulay cTcniuj;, at seven o clock, weather permitting.

The members of the Sir Henry Havelock Lodue of tho New Zealand Order of Good Templars will hold their uuuu.ii concert, inimical and literary, to-morrow evening in the Alexa-idm-atreet school-room. Tho concert will bo preceded by a leu parky, and the evening piogrumme will be of un attrac tive character, chair at 7.30.

The Boveml hundred volumes of works on phrenology, physiology, aud mental science, recently received Iron; Now York by Professor Frasur, aro worthy of in spection, and may be hud at uearly tho cost price ut tho Professor's rendeuco, Priuceß street, as per announcement.

The Loyal United Friends, a nourishing order, will give a eelcct bull this evening in the Masonic Hall, im event which has been anticipated witb much interest for sonic time past. Uaocini; at 9 o'clock, under tho efficient M.C.-ship of Mr W. R. Doylu.

THE KELLY GANG.

Later Nows.

THE CONDUCT OF TUE POLICE

CENSURED,

(Pkr s.s. Te anau at the Bluff.)

Mkjluoukns, July 6. The excitement In connection with the destruction cf the Kelly gaug has now sub sided, although it is still largely occupying the attention of the public, to the exclusion ef the general elections, which take place next week. Tho conduct of tho police, both at Sebaitopol and Glcurowan, has been subjected to much adverse criticism aud there is a general concurrence of opinion that the firing of the hotel was un unneces sary act, both Hart and Dau Kelly being evidently dead sorao timo before. Many also think the polico should not hare fired a shot whilst so many wero imprisoned in thu hotel, and it is expected a thorough in vestigation will bo held into their action generally. OPINIONS OFTHE PRESS. The "Argus" cousi !ers that, younger aud more active men aro required for tho district, men less careful of their own safety. It has also been remarked that the Press of the colonies aro almost unanimous in censuring the burning of tho hotel. The Greta district hns(juieted down, although a small force of police are kept in readiness in ovent of further trouble. EXPLANATION OF SIIERRITT'S CONDUCT. It has siucc transpired that Shorrilt had quarrelled with the «ang over their treat ment of him in ceuncction with the steal ing of a mob of cattle, the Kollys refusing him a share of the proceeds. NED KELLY'S CONDITION. The doctors expect Ned Kelly to recover from hia wounds. .Superintendent Hare is also expected to recover, although it is thought he will lose the use of his hand. The Coroner's jury found that Bryue was shot by the police in the execution of their duty. All the gang bore tho appoarauco of having fed and lived well.

Found Dead in a Closet.

Considerable excitement was caused this morning amoug the inmates of the Pro vincial Boarding-house, Shortland-street, by the discovery oi tho body of au aged man quite dead in the wator-cloeet. Mr Cook immediately sent for Dr. Kenderdiue, whD promptly arrived, and having examined the body pronounced life to be extinct, and was of opinion that deceased had been dead several hours. The old man h&d only been iv the boarding-house a few days, since leaving the hospital last week, but had occupied a room in tho samo establishment ou two previous occasions. Ho had often complained of being ill, and had spent a good deal of money in medical attendance and advice. The police were at once in formed of tho sad occurrence, and took possession of tho body. We have sinco learned that tho name of deceased is William Mellon. That ho was about fiG years of age. Was formerly of the sappprs and miners, stationed at South-' ampton iv the south of England. He came to this country 30 ycarj ago, aad was for a considerable time employod in the Govern ment Survey Department, Mellon has been a widower for some yrars, and has a crown-up family scattered about the colony. Severnl of his sons and daughters are in tho Waikato districts, and ona son is settled at Wanganui. Deceasod was well-known in Parnell, and had been fait iug for soma time, Dr Kenderdino expres sing an opinion that ho died from heart disease, to which he was subjected. The re. port of his death has been forwarded to Dr Pbilson, but it is uot known whether he will consider an inquest necessary under the circumstances, as there is little doubt as to the immediate cause ot death.

DOMAIN BOARD.

The Domain Hoard met this afternoon. Present:—Messrs Mitford (in tho chair), Hobiuson, Poacock, Russell, aud Macfar lane.—Tho report of the Committee appointed to report on the ground in the Domain which was suitable to be leased was read. It named portions of the Domain reserve near Mason's Gar dens, and also near the Hospital, as beinjr suitable, and also recommended amalgamation with the Acclimatisation Society. -Mr Kusscll entered the room ■whiln tho report whb being read. He was engaged in reading it, when its adoption was moved by Mr Peacock and carried.—Mr Russell subsequently entered his protest agaiust this manucr of disposing of the matter, and desired his objection to be recorded. He also desired the question to be re-opened, but as he was not aware of the matter contained in the report until the adoption was carried, a motion to that effect was negatived.—Mr Peacock moved a reso lution to tho effect that the Acclimatisation Society be communicated with in order that their views upon the proposed amalgama tion be obtained.—This was seconded by Mr Rohfnson and cairicd.—The meeting \vari further adjourned until Monday next at 2 p.m., iv order that the reply from tho othsr Society might be considered.

The meeting then terminated.

Scintillations.

"Bo brief; for, it Is with words aa with sun beams ; tho more thoy aro condonsod, the deeper they burn."—Soothky.

Pbinck Aldeut Victor op Walks will shortly become a cadet at Sandhurst. His younger brother, PriDce George, is said to like the navy very much. Dr. Kenealy has left his family very well provided for. A company has been formed at Welling ton to work one of the Mohaka quartz reefs.

Admiral and Lady Stirling, so favourably known on the Australian station, are now at Vancouver's Island.

During the last twelve months not a tsiunle adult has been murdered in London. It is a significant fact that all the Christ church charitable institutions have their full complement of inmates. Major Man says that, as a rule, the un educated or primitive Maori is morally a a better mau than the one who has received a partial English education. Theatrical authorship is not a bad thing in France. In the last six years Dnmoajib has had from the Theatre Francois, £8,800; Victor Hugo, £8,400; Emile Augier,£7,7oo; and M.M. Erckmann-Chatrian £2,720.

From the first of August next, a new scale of fees will be introduced in the Mag istrates Courts of New Zealand.

Humour has it that the member for Geraldino directs the literary department of the '• Now Zealand Times."

That was a good story o£ the " Woi Id" about the Pramier saying people callod to ask after him "as if ho had hail a child;" but they bettered it at the St Stephen's. " I don't know about that," said an eminent member. "But, ho certainly has had a mishap 1" A rather curious incident occurred in Napier tho other day. A gentleman was walking somewhat briskly, and in turning a corner he bumped up against a well known draper. He was about to apologise for his clumsiness, when the draper in terrupted him with the exclamation " You've saved my life," and in explana tion stated that he had suddenly become lock-jawed aud was on bis way to a doctor, iv great pain when the collision effected a speedy and unexpected cure. Mr Gladstone accepted the Royal Academy Banquet invitation on a half penny card, aim Mr Lowe (LordShcrbrookc in embryo) used half a sheet of note-paper for a similar purpose. A great tangi or " cry" is now proceeding at the Juuction, Uhlnemuri, ovor the remains of the {chief liohcpa tc Kauhihi, who died about ten days ago from the effects of a fall from v horHe. Abou; 300 natives arc present, and thu affair is ex pected to last another fortnight. A maguilioent miriigu (nay* the "Lyttelton Times") astouuhed the passengers by the early train from the s«uth thu other duy, The phenomenon wuh visible shortly after the train left Tcmuka, wlu-n the Peninsula hills, with the houses upon them, were plainly reflected in vhe sky. The «c<-no was ho real that a struu^er to the district ini^lit readily hkvit been deceived by the illusion.

OllVnlmch ha* now written a hundred works for tho stage—operas mid operetta*. Mr Lewi* Moss, ot Wellington, being about to leave the colony, has resigned his oflice 04 vice-president of tho Uuilcd Fire Brigades.

Captain Colbeck, M.I Lit., was a passen ger by thu Hawca, which arrived in the Maunkuu yesterday.

Mr Allen W«st was thrown from his horse on Sunday uttornoon, aud somewhat shaken though not much hurt.

" I am not an author," said an account it, " but I am a righter of books."

Priuccss Loui.e contributed live pictures from her own easel to the exhibition of the Canadian Academy of Arts, opened at Toronto.

It in probable that an interesting feature of tho Melbourno Exhibition will be an intercolonial yacht match.

Mr R. A ProcWu astronomical lectures in Melbourne have been ai. unexampled success. He has now none to Adelaide.

About 12,000 chiidieu nnd teachers and 12,000 spectators were present at the Koikes .Sunday-school Centenary Demon stration in Sydney.

'• A comedy," snys Mr H. J. Byron, the "•ell-known actor and diamatist, " is like a cigar. If it's «ood every one wants a box ; if it's bad uo amount of pulling will make it draw."

It was the birth of a grandchild which inspired Alfred Touuyson to write his " Do Profuudia" in the May number of the "Nineteenth Cc.itury."

At the funerul service of Wieuiawski at Warsaw his violin was placed on a cushion of violet velvet ut the foot of the bier and wns environed with crowns of laurels pre sented by his brother artists.

Captain Jonhstouc, of the steamer Graf ton, has been presented with a «old watcti and Albert chain by tho Victoria and Colonial Insurance office, for thu brave manner iv which ho acted when the steamer wns in a dangerous position off the West Coast.

Full many a roso is born to blush unseen and wusto its nwcetncss in the desert air full muny a nip is ta'cn behind the screen aud cloves, and cofleo, too, are eaten there.

ACCIDENT TO FATHER CHAS TAGNON.

Father Chastacjnon, the Roman Catho lic priest, of Pukekohc and surrounding districts, met with a serious accident whilst riding towards Drury on tho Waireku Road lnnt Friday. On approaching tho bridge near Rnnchnan's siding his horse put his foot into a holo and fell on to the bridge, (which was very slippery after a shower) aud rolled over tho Rev. Father, break ing his collar bone and some of his ribs, and bruising him pretty well all ovor. A mail ploughing close by saw the accident, and ran to his assistance, and after considerable trouble got him on his horse and took him to Drury, and from thence ho went by train to Pukekohe, where Dr. Dalziel was in waitiug to attend him, and it is hoped that under his skilful care, his patient (who is bearing his suffer ing with wonderful patience and good humour amidst all his sufferings) will soon bo about again, and as energetic as ever, he being ono of those who is In " labors more abundant."

Football Match.

PONSONBY V. NORTH SHORE. Tui9 match came off at the latter club's grounds on Saturday afternoon, and resulted in fc victory for tho Ponsonby Club, by a goal to a try. Macky won the toss, and having chosen tho northern goal, McGechie kicked off for North Shore, and the play was commenced by a strong rush of the North Shore forwards ; keeping the ball well towards their opponents end, till Anderson, by a good run, took it well past the middle of the Hold, whoa the red and whites again rushed it up. Shakespeare got hold of it, and being badly met, got a try close to tho corner post. The kick was entrusted to J. Webster, but he failed to score, and the Ponsonby boys rallying for ward carried the loathor rapidly up to the North Shore " 25." Anderson secured the ball, and got a try. Arncil, by one of the best kicks wo havo seen, scored a goal. Time was called soon after. McGech'o took the ball over the line in Ponsonby's goal, aud a desperate " maul in goal " with Oookc ensued ; eventually, tho lattor managed to drag his oppouent over the line. Ponsonby carried it right up the ground again. In the last term tho North Shoreites worked tho ball close up to their opponents line, vi hou McGechie "knocked it on." Both um pires called " bring it back," but Anderson caught it and touched down in his adversary's goal. In response to calls, he brought it back. On being hacked off Ponsonby rushed it along, till within the North Shore "25," when Davy got it and ran in and touched down. Several of the North Shore players claimed that ho had run into " touch "on hi* way. Neither umpires could give a decision, being in the middle of the ground, but the North Shore men showing their umpire some tracks which they said were Davy's, he gave it no try. Davy acknowledged to having made " tracks," but it was towards the North Ehcre goal. The steamer coming in sight, caused Ponsonby—after cheering and buing cheered—to make tracks for the wharf. Having won both matches, Ponsonby will not havo to play North Shore again this season.

Certainly tho most beautiful Blankets over made in Now Zealand aro those just turned our from the Roslyn Mills, near Uunodln. In Oolur, bub3tanco, and Fini3hthey surpass any blankots of colonial manufacture that have appoarcd in this Market. I'hcir Flannels nko aro of superior finish Tho First shipment, from this Mill to Auck'and, arrived last week, to tho order of Mossrs Garlick anri Crunwell, who under their Co-operati vo Cash System, aro soiling thorn at a small advanco on Manufacturer's prices ThePrizo lixbibition Bedsteads have arrived (16 different patterns). Not on vinw and for sale by Garlick and Cranwell, at " City Hall Arcade.

At the Sydney Exhibition tho B'rminKhnm Kirm or Peyton and Peyton obtained the Highest award for lion Bedflteads, viz " First Deuroo of Merit and Special Mention for Substantial and EleKMit Designs and B'uifclif.il Woricmunahip." (All ilm other British Mnnu facturera aro placed eithor 3rd or JtU in degree of merit). Those Pkizk Bedsteads aro now oil viow at tlio "City Hall Arcade,' mid imy person wlahipg to obtain ono of Exhibition unlsh, ■will bo ablo to do so. M'sava Garlick and Oranwellpurchasodtke whole of tno Franco Bed«ta>4a exhibited

The Twelfth of July.

THE SIEGE OF LONDONDERRY.

IT is well that the heroic deeds of the past should be remembered with hearty admira tion ; for when nationalities grow forgetful of tho bravery of their forefathers, there is little likelihood that they will acquit them selves so as to deserve the reverence of their posterity. But it ia lamentable when, together with the memories of glorious actions, hitter animosities are bequeathed by each generation to its successor, as is unhappily the case with the story of the siege of Londonderry, which is so closely connected with this month of July. At S least six generations have passed away sinco the memorable siege was raised ; and onn would imagiuc that time enough had elapsed for enmities to be buried, and for all parties to unite in praising the almost unexampled valour, endurance and vigilance of tho besieged, without yielding one iota of cherished principles. The outlioes of the narrative, familiar though they may be, deserve to be told once more. James 11. had been, by means of a bloodloss revolu tion, deposed from the throne of his fathers, on account of his religion and his decided refusal to govern in accordance with the ancient laws of the realm. William of Orange had taken his place amid the joyful acclamations of the people, and James, who ever looked forward to ruling once more, perceiving small chance of at present succeeding in England, turned his attention to Ireland. Jicrc the vast majority pro feaccil tho same faith (is himself, and weic therefore for this reason, if for no other, likely to espouse his cause. lie lauded at Kinsale in March, ICB9, just three months after his ignominious lliglit fiom London. At Cork he joined the sinull French force lie had brought with him with the immense body of half-wild, 111 ---ivrmed Irish, who had been fathered together in anticipation of his arrival. James set out for the North with his rabble, and found little to obstruct hu path except the dillicultics occasioned by a deserted country, execrable roods, and worse weather. Euuukilltsn and Londonderry, inhabited by Protestant*, had declined for King William. The favourable issue # of some skirmishes decided James to adwiucc on the latter town, whose Governor, Lundy, had said that it would uurreiidcr as soon as a hostile force appeared outside. An.l certainly it seemed semi-lunacy to attempt to hold out there. Wlmt fortifications there were had, hy want of attention, fallen into decay; the walls were mossy rtad grass-grown, aud the drawbridge-chains were nearly useless from rust. turrouudiug hills, too, com manded the town, which was never intended t'i resist h .siege. 1 undy's cowardice, however, in spite of all that Deemed to excuse it, was intolerable to the intrepid in habitants, and they determined at all hazards to defend themselves. Lundy was in danger of being torn limb from limb, but hid himself, and escaped over the walls in dinguisc. Authority was now vested in the hands of Major lialcor, and the Uev. George Walker, an aged clergyman, rector of Donaghmore, who had, like muny of his parishioners, taken refuge within tho town, 'ihe seige began. IJombardment was first triud, but without any decisive result bsyond a temporary alarm among the townsfolk. .Sallies were made by the besieged, men and ollicers on both sides were killed,and prisoners were taken, but still the advantage remained with the garrison, It wan now nought to enlist- the help of famine, and the siege was turned iuto a blockade. Batteries wore erected along the banks of tho Foyle, oil which Londonderry stands, and to prevent .succour from the sea, the navigation of the river below the city wa« impeded by suuken boats litlod with stones,, together with stakes driven into thd bed; and to crown all a huge boom composed of balks of timber and massive iron cables was stretched ii«lit across tho channel. The stores of provi sions wore not even at first very extensive —indeed tho wonder wan that the people had held out so long, and it was supposed that ere many days hunger would have done its work. By the Bth of June the only meat remaining was hors-e ---llcsh, and the supply of this was scauty. A week Inter a gleam of hope appeared. Thirty English ships were counted in the Lough below the city by the sentinels from their post on the top of the Cathedral Spire ; but the Commander, Kirke, thought 'lie odds too great, and remained several weeks inactive. The pressure of famiue grew every day more severe. Every houee and tt-joment was searched for hidden food, and what was found was added to the common stock. <->>i the heels of famine pestilence of course followed. Governor Biker was amongst the first to succumb to it, aud hi* place was fillnd by Oold.icl Mitchclburne. The survivors were unable through weak ness, anil the number ufthedead,lo perform the rites <.f liuri.tl ; and the stench aiising from the decomposing corpses poi.-oncil the whole city. It is not Mirprising that horrors like these rtiado a faw insubordinate*, hut their complaints and accusations had no effect, aud thu townsfolk still resolutely held out. July had nearly passed wheu Kirkc, in command of the ships lying idls in the Lough, received positive commands from England to a ttcmptt lie relief of Londonderry. On the evening of the 2Sth, just as tho sun had set, tho sentinels on the Cathedral Spire saw 3 ships sailiug up the Lough. They were the merchantmen Mountjoy and Phoenix,[escorted by the frigate Dartmouth. The Mountjoy came first, right at the for midable boom, struck it, broke it, but re bounded ami stuck in the mud. The Phoenix steered f«>r the branch, audit was at once within the barrier. S'jon aftur the tide rose ; the Mountjoy flouted, and followed the Phoenix to the relief of the famished city. There was no s-leup cither within or outside of the walls that night. The bosieg ers'guns roared and flushed in tho darkuess, and the besieged rang their b-Us con tinually in dnliion. Food was to be had in plenty; instead o£ niggardly doles of tallow and salted hides, there were casks of meal, flitches of baooo, great cheeses, kegs of butter, and sacks of pease. The third night after, the flames of the besiegers' huts reddened the sky,aud James's army were in full retreat. 'Ihe sieyo which had lasted 105 days was over ; Irish Protestantism was saved. Had the city fallen, who can tell what tho result would have bren T The garrinou had been reduced from 7,000 light ing men to 3,000. The loss of the besiegers probably reached 8,000. The heroic Walker was raised to a bishopric by William ; but he was killed tho year following at the battle of tho Boyne, of which famous conllict to-day is the anni versary.

The members of Ihe Auckland, Coro mandel, otxhuhu, and other lodges met at one o'clock at the Newton lall, for the purpose of forming the annual procession in memory of the famous battle of the Boyne. The day was unfavourable, yet the mem bers gathered in goodly numbers, about 250 being present at the start. The hall was decorated with evergreens, and the motto "No Surrender " stretched across the ata-je. The City Band, uDder the direction of Mr Impey, was present, and per formed a number of suitable patriotic airs arranged for the occasion. Sovoral hundreds of persons, mostly women aud children, wer.-j auxious spectators of the fcmi". At first the procossion was marly ab iikioiiul, owing to tho rain, but subscquenily ii, «aa d< terminal that it. should take place. Ac ir.ii-c and four greys took Ike lead, in which the oilicers seated themselves, then a nvmber ot out riders, with swords, regalia, aDd emblems of Protestantism. The band mustered in full force, followed by the following lodges with their respective banners, that of Auck land No. 1 being the hand-omest ?i- aU'v,. bearing a portrait cf King William 111. on horseback in tho centre, surrounded by the words, "To the immortal memory of King William 111 Prince of Orange." On the Coromandei banner were pourtrayed the "Bible and Grown on a scarlet cushion under the name of the lodge in gold letteia. Tho fol lowing lodges formed the procession :— 1, City of Auckland; 2, Royal Albert- 3 Lord Rodon's live Blues ; 4, Enniskillen • 5, Newmarket True Blues, and Otahuhu, Mo. 14. The proceasion met the two country lodges at Kyber Pass, and passed down Symouds-street, Shortland street, Queen - street, Grey - street, to Karangahapc Bond, accompanied by pedestrians. This evening the usual an niversary soiree will be held in St. James's Hall, Wellington-street, at 5.30 p m., for which a fine full prngrnmmo has been pre pared, cousisting of speeches, music, and fOl'g.

The Rev. T. W. Dunn, of Auckland. Grand Chaplin of tho Loyal Orange Insti tution, preached an excellent nermon at the Picybyteriau Church, (irahamstown, on Sunday evening, on Protestantism. Tho rev. gentleman handled the subject in a masterly manner, and his discourse was attentively listened to. The buildinf was quite full.—" Advertiser."

I'atti remains always a success. Her two ana-twenty appearances at Hie " Gaite" in Paria, brought in over twenty-six thousand pounds sterling, of which her share waa about eifjht thousand pounds, and her itu prersario, M. Morolli, cleared between seven and eight tliousaud.

CABLEGRAMS.

EU-ROPEAW.

[REUTEB'3 SPECIAL CABLEOIRAMS,]

CONSTANTINOPLE,

July 10.

Husni Pasha has replaced Osman Pasha as Minister of War in the Turkish Govern ment. Til© Ute Governor of Fiji. LONDON. i July io. Sir F. Dcs Voeuxv who was acting as Governor of Fiji dttring the absence of Sir Arthur Gordon, has been Appointed Governor of the Bahamas, in! the West Indies. The Irish Tenants- In the House of Commons to-day a bill for granting compensation to Irish tenants under certain condition*, which were read a second time on Thursday came under consideration in committee to-day. A prolonged discussion took place at the amendment proposing a modification of the measure. The Home rulers opposed th? proposal, and the House adjourned without any decision being arrived at. Sunday - school Centenary. LONDON. June 29. The Sunday-school Centenary celebration in London will occupy the whole of this week There are taking pait in the pro ceedings 30i> Church dissenters, including delegates from America, New Zealand and Australia, representing 12,000,000 chil dren. Great Britain and the Colonies. An informal meeting of colonists and those who have been connected with the various Colonies has been held to consider the relations between Great Britain and her Dej-cudencies with a view to more closely strengthening the bonils between all parts of the British Empire and establishing Imperial unity. Sir Julius Vogcl presided, and there were also present : Sir Arthur Blythe (Agcnt-Geueial for youth Aus tralia), Colonel Paisley (Agent' General for Victoria), Sir Henry Barkley (formerly Go vernor of Victoriu), and several members of Parliament* The Duke of Manchester. LONDON, July 1. The Duke of Manchester, who is to visit Melbourne in the capacity of Honorary Com missioner to the Melbourne International Exhibition, will leave Jgngland by the Orient steamer Sorata, Which is appjintcd to sail on the 21nt instant.

The Expulsion of the Jesuits

Great excitement has ben caused in Paris owing to the expulsion of the Jesuits. Force was used for the purpose, and the military were employed to piotect the police. The public expressed great sympathy wilh the JeMtils, and several Senators and Deputies, wbo were present, protested at,'!':- iijt their expulsion. The English " j generally coudemucd ex pulsur Tne Irish m America. LONDON. July 2. The IriHh Convention, at Philadelphia, has decided (o adopt every known means of securing the fiiedoui of Ireland. France and England are arran^iug for a naval demonstration should Turkey resist the cession of territory to Greece and Mon tenegro. The other powers may join it. [t is proposed to settle the Montenegro and Albania block by giving the former territory from Littoral liogana, iustcad of the Kiise district. The Albanians) refuse to abide by this arrangement, and have rein forced ilulcigno. Mr Bradlaugh. The legal proceedings which have been instituted against Mr Btadlaugh are for Hitting and voting in tin: House of Com mons. This step has been taken with the view to acttlc the question bo as to legalise members making affirmations iv lieu of taking oath. Wine Duties. LONDON. July 5. The nrew wine duties proposed in the Budget speech have bfien withdrawn. The British cavalry defeated the Afghans at Yarmatt and killed 200 of the enemy. GoscJien's Mission. Mr Goschcn his reprimanded and dis missed Abcdinn Pa«ha, the Turkish Minis ter of Foreign Affairs. Ground Game. It is understood the Government propose to abandon the measure promised in the Queen's epi'ccli giving farmers and tenants a right to exterminate ground gmne such as rabbits The proposal was one that met with much opposition from the landlord class. Mr Parnell and Irish Agita tion. LONDON. June 22. Mr Parnell, having been accepted as leader of the Home Rule party in Ireland, has taken steps to revive the anti-rent agi tation in that country. Public meetings have been held in Several Southern and Western counties, and the distress prevail ing has given the movement au additional stimulus. {Steamboat C vfcastrop he at New York. Further particulars of the steamboat disaster from New York shew that the excursion strainer Sewauhaya, running be tween New York and Brooklyn, took fire yeste day while crowded with passengers, and an attempt was made to beach tho steamer on Long Inland, but without success, aud the vessel was burnt to tho water's edge. On the alarm of fire , being given, a, panic ensued among the passengers, many of whom jumped over board and wero diowned. The Cape Crisis. LONDON. June 30. In the Cape Parliament the action of the Miuistry is being challenged on account of the steps taken for disarmament of the Basutos. The Premier demanded a vote of confidence, which wag accorded by the House, the Opposition members abstaining from voting altogether. Afghan News.—Attack on Convoys. The Ghidlaz tribe are again ovincing active hostility. They attacked a convoy convoying supplies to the Cabul army, but were beaten oIF, with the loss of six British troops. Bebellion in Morrocco. Internal disturbances have arisen in Mor roccn, iesulting in a rebellion of tho natives against the Sultan's authority. An attempt made to suppress the outbreak failed. The troops of the Sultan were defeated, and Mulcy-Hassan himself obliged to Uy from the capital. The general rising of tho na tive populatio \ i« attributpd to misery and desolation caused by the mis^ovcrnment of the country. Besistance by Turkey. There are grave reasons to believe that Turkey is preparing to resist by force of amis any attempt made to compel the ces sion of territory fco Greece and Moutenegro. Turkey calculates upon having the support of Russia in assuming an attitude of de fiance. • Jfamme m Asia Minor. Intelligence has bceu received concern ing the spread of famine in Asia Minor of the most distressing character. Autonomy for Syria. LONDON. July 1, The population of Syria and Arabia are much agitated by the aspect of affairs in the Turkish Empire. Secret societies have been set on foot in both districts with the object of carrying on au agitation for the purpose of securing autonomy of the proviuces. Political Amnesty. Tho Home Rule members have applied to Mr Gladstone to extend tho amnesty to the remaining prisoners who were con victed of complicity in the Fenian insur seclion, aud have not received the Royal pardon. These conc-.rb of soldiers who have_ been scducid from their military allegiance. The Government have refused to accede to the request. Riots in Ire and. Serious riots have occurred in Newrv, North Ireland, arising from embittered political religious feeling. Portions of the town have been wrecked, and several people have been severally injured-. The assist ance of the militia has baen called in. to quell the disturbance.

Warlike Attitude of Turkey. LONDON.

July 3. The warlike attitude assumed by Turkey is causing grave alarm, and it Is fearod it will lead to the rc-openinx of the whole Eastern question. The Sultan, acting on the advico of Sulieman Pasha, is exhibiting a determination to rely on fanaticism. Mahomedan instructions have hesa given for the mobilisatiou of the army, and large numbers of discharged soldiers have been ordered to rejoin their regiments. Grave apprehensions have been excited at Athens in consequence of the hostile attitude of Turkey owing to Greece insisting on the-recommen-"8 dations of the Berliu Treaty being carried out with reference to the frontier question. Official intimation has been given to the Sultan that in the event of a warlike demon stration on the Port of Turkey, French and English fleets will protect Greece. This announcement has had a reassuri:l. • effect.

Situation in Afghanistan. Intelligence of the continued advance of Ayoob Khan from Herat having been re- I ceived, the British troops have been sent' 1 forward to oppose his progress, and have proceeded to Giniska. Baker and Farron's Theatre Destroyed by Fire- LONDON. JulyS. A fire broke out on Saturday night at Duke's Theatre, Holborn, where Messrs Bilker and Farron have been playing for some time with gniat success. The fluraq,s spread rapidly, »ad the building was des. troyed. Anotlier Indian Mutiny. .* Intelligence has been received of v mutiny having broken out among the sepoya ai Pondicherry, capital of the French settle-,, ment of Goromandel, on the coast near Madras. The authorities succeeded ia crushing the ringleaders and suppressing the ; euicute before any lives were lost. The Commission appointed to inquire into the Tay Bridge disaster have concluded the investigation, and forwarded their report (o ] the Board of Trade. They attribute the disaster to the defective design of the bridge, and the inferiority of the material employed in the erection, and want of proper inspection. The Victorian Reform Bill. LONDON. July 10.- The •' Times," in a leader, expresses its astonishment at the rejeotion of Mr Ser vice's Iteform of the Constitution Bill, and considers that the same should have,'re« coived a fair trial. The Broughton Match. LONDON. July 10. The match between the Australians and Eighteen of Broug.hton,, at Broughton, which was postponed, took place to-day. The Australians went in first, and were dis posed of for 107 runs. The Home team then went in for the first innings, and were all out for 10G runs. The Australians then went in for the second innings, and made 'JS runs. In the second innings, of the Home team, when the stumps were, drawn, 11 wickets had fallen tor 151 (?) runs. The match was diawn.

Shipping.

LONDON.

July 9.

The Orient steamer Cuzco arrived at Plymouth yes'terdiy, and the John Elder, o-vued by the same company, sailed from Plymouth for Australia to-day.

AUSTRALIAN.

[KEUTER'S SPECIAL C.UJLKGBAMS.]

Probable Ministerialist Success.

MELBOURNE.

Monday^

The excitement over the elections which take pace on Wednesday is increasing The Ministerial istsJarc confident of success.

THE FROLIQUES.

This company arrived yesterday in- the llawca, and will open to-night at the Theatre, Reference hps already been made to the many stars who adorn the troupe, but we may remind seekers after amus ment that the programme contains several striking novelties. The skipping rope dance by Lottie Elliot is said to be a marvel of endurance, and in itself worth a visit to the. {theatre.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The Theatre Itoyal was well filled on Saturday evening, the drama of "Jack Sheppard " being the drama ot the evening. The play was ably sustained by the repre sentatives), and especially that of the hero, by Mr W. Reynolds, whose acting was life like and true to the romance. Miss Marie Wilton also was perfectly iv her position, and altogether the characters wete presented with fairness and ability. The company will perform at the Thames during the pre sent week.

DISTRICT COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before His Honor Judge.Macdonald.) UNDEFENDED CASES. '.

In the following cases judgment went by default for the plaintiffs:—Win. Edgecumba v. Jas. Craig, £60 9s 7d, mortgage and interest (Mr Laisnley, instructed by Mr Connell, for the plaintiff); E. Porter and Co. v. Conquering HeroG.M. Co., £316s 2d, balance of account (Mr Laishley for plaintiffs.) -JUDGMENT SUMMONS CASE. . Chas. P. Juckes v. James Mack-ay.— Claim, £68 Is.—Mr Armstrong appeared for the widow ot the plaintiff, who is also the administratrix of the estate.— An order was made for the payment of the debt by monthly instalments of £10, first payment on the 9th of August. In default one week's imprisonment. ADJOURNED. J. Casey & Son t. John Sheehan.— Claim, £87 17s 6d on a promissory note.—ln the absence of one of the plaintiffs through illness, Mr S. Hesketh applied for an ad jourDment till next Court day.—Granted. Abchibald Hepbukn v. Martin Danahkb.—Claim,-£64 12s 4d.— Mr Alex ander for the plaintiff, asked for an adjourn ment until next Court day.: Golden Crown G. NT. Company v. Thames County Council.—Claim, £92 10s 10d, money had.—Mr J. M. Alexander appeared for the plaintiffs', and Mr A. E. Whitaker for the defendants'. His Honor was prepared to give judgment, but in order that Mr Whitaker might bo allowed to argue some points, the case was deferred till Satuiday morning. Mis Honor intimating that at present he was inclined to decide in the plaintiffs' favour. Sib Michael Seymour v John Max well.—Claim, £100, for use and occupa tion.—Mr Laishley applied for an adjourn ment until next Court day, the dftfendant paying the uecesjary costs.—Granted.

This was all the business,

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. Barstow,Esq., K.M.) DRUNKENNESS. Nine persons pleaded guilty to drunken ness, and were dealt with according to law. Three being Sunday cases were sab jected to an extra fine. ABSCOND SRS. Henry Stuart, John Raima, Henry Driver, Edward Holt, and James Watts were charged with absconding from the Naval Training School in tho course of last week.

The boys pleaded guilty. Sub-Inspector Pardy "said a fit came over the boys, and like birds in a cage, they wanted a little ireedorn. The boys, it appeared, had first visited the Tamaki and loitered for a day or two at Wateryett, the farm of Mr Alexander Thomson, from which they flitted to One hunga, where they were captured by Sergt. Greene. His Worship paid he should not order the boys to be flogged this time, but if they escaped again, they would certainly be punished. Hia Worship give the boys some sound advice, aud ordered them to bo scut back to the School. LARCENY. George Wilson was charged with the, larceuy of a silver lever watch, value £7, the property of t? e orge Keid, on tin 10th inst.; also, on the same day, with purloin ing a ring, value 2s 6d, the property or, Frederick Singleton. The cases were remanded until the 15th inst., in order to give tMe police time to dis cover the man to whom prisoner sold Mr Keid's watch for the sum of £2. CHARGE OF NEGLECTING A MOTHER. John Peter Oakes was charged with neglecting to assist in supporting liis mother, Honora (Jakes, she being destitute, and he being of sufficient ability to render the needed assistance. Defendant made arrangements to allow his mother a maintenance, and the charge was withdrawn. This was all the.i business.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MOVDAY, JULY 12. 1880



OPECIAL TO FARMER?, CHEAP MANURES. FINK BONEDUST, fkom .. .. &1 per ton BONKFLOUR, „ .. .. £S SCPBRPHO3PHATE„ .. .. £9 „ ~.;: GUANO of all descriptions. . Special Quotations for Largo Quantities, w. j. hukst & co., 101, QUEEN-STREET. We have received a CONSJO^M AT / 3JO LADIES' CLOTH JACKETS, and 50 LADIES' and CHILDREN'S WATER PROOI<' MANTLES. They will be offered to the Public at HALF-PRICE. J. COSORAVM $ CO. A UCKLAND CLOTHING FACTORY. LOCJAL ZINDUSTttY. TAILORING DffiPAItrMUNT. J. B. Kobinbon has tho honour to an nounce that he has soourod tho services o.? an eminent fashionable) Cutter from Hydney, and a competent staff of Tailors, and has inado oxtonßlve pre parations for tho manufacture) of colonial cloths; and la now In a ;- position to supply Men's, Youthe's and Boy's Suits madfl to measure, at Eng llsh;nlop prices on the »horto3t notice. Suits mode to order on twelve hours' notice C'olcnial Tweed Trousorß, made' to muf.iiui'u at 13s Cd, on el:■; houro1 notice. jVU Tvreedß guaranteed wo! shrunk. Aa it Is into'ided to dovoto the whole of the resources of tho Establishment solely to tho manufacture of Men's Youths' and lioy'ts Clothing, the present Stock of Ready-made Ojjodu will to sold at lM'.iMrc cost, to make room for thOBO of our own munufuc'.uro. J. B. KOJiIW K0 N, A UCiCLAMU QUQTUUSQ "KiAUTOUY QUBBN-STEBaT (Two doora below B, Toak'u Auction Mart).



Speoial Advertisements. rtIHE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY'S GARMENTS FOR MEN'S AND BOYS' WEAR Fit Butter :: Ana Rktter Cv", LookßrTtier :: Aktc ))'.ctt;cr Made Wkak Heiter :: aukUstterSiuiunk And thoroforo givo more satisfaction than any other goods offered to Iho public Testified to by their Thousands of Customers who purchaao constantly at tho NEW ZEALAND CLOTniNO FACTORY'S BRANCHES. Now Established In DUNBMN WELLINGTON JNVKHOARQILL NKLSON Oamaru Wanoanui TIMAKU NIW PLYMOUTII ashburton napikr Lyttklton Thames CHRiSToncncn Auckland A Single Garment at Wholesale Price. N. 8.: Our Now Winter sla nfaoturos are now Koady. tm. "TRY THK N.Z. O\KRCOAT. Shirts, Hats and Hosiery of ovory descrip tion at Whot.ksale Priced, AUC X L AND B RANCH. Queen-streot (opposito Thoatro Royal). J, FITZSIMON3, Manaqkr £^i LOVES! \jr ■ PRINCIPAL GLOVE WAREHOUSE. GARLTCK & CRANWELL intond always to koop a Ijjitko Stock of Gloves to suit overy cln'S of customer. Besides Throad, SilK, Cloth, and other soasonablo Gloves, thoy have now on sale, Q.OOD TWO-BUITON Kid Gloves (Coloured), Is lid. Those are a Job lino, and worth a. groat doal moro. Ono, Twj, and Throo Button, at Is 3d (slightly damaged). Wo have Just Opened np a muoh gETTER GLOVB, in all Bizoa, vlz.- One-Button Josophinoß, new colours Onc-Liiuton ditto Blaok Tho publio will generally bo ablo to obtain tho vory gEST and Fashionablo Gloves at the City Hall A road c. We havo just rocoivod a largo assortment of SIX-BUTTON Blaok Kid Gloves FOUR-BUTTON Blaok ditto THREK-BUTTON ditto d.tto TWO-BUTTON ditto ditto ONE-BUTTON ditto ditto ONE-BUTTON Ist oholco Colonrsd Josoph inos. Will bo sold at CO-OPERATIVE CASH PRICES. GARLIOK & Oil AN WELL, City Hall Arcade, Quoon-Blroet, Auckland. EX 'SAM MKVDEL.' from London, ox ' CAMILLK,' from New York, NBW GOOD 3by theso veswla Just Oponod by GARLIOK & CRANWSLL. Tapeetry and Brussels Carpet, now designs Blaok & Gold Fringes) Very lnudsomoiorCor- Bullion & Coloured f nlcos & Qip»y Tables 3, 3}, i. and 4i-ieot Iron Bedsteads 2-3, 3 G, and 12-foot Oilcloths Fancy Carpet Occasional Choirs Folding Ladies' Work Tables Davenports, Whatnots, Ccli'co T'lblos Marble-top Cheffoniors, Walnut Centre Tables Toilotwaro, Toilet Glasses Children's Chairs. Iron Cots, Perambulators Door Mats, Amorioan Cradles, (June Cliairs And various Yankee Notions wo invlto in spection or. GAIt LI C X & CIIANAV EL L, CITY HALL ARCADE, QUEJSN - STREBT, AUCKLAND. T7IXPIRATION OF LEASE. JiLI —— —— In oonaoqn?neo of tho Lease of the.Premisos expiring In August. TITILNK & pHOYCB flnd it necessary to hold a GREAT CLEARING SALE OF THE WHOLE OF THEIR STOCK pOR QNK jIJ-ONTH QNLY. Every article in tho houso 'will bo offered AT 01? UNDER COST PRICF, FOR CASH. Salo to commenco THUR3DAY, July 1, 1880. M. & C. would invite their t rlonda and thfl publio to take advantnge of this Sale, as it will be a GENUINE one. Tho whole of their new and Fashionable Qoods (without reservation) in every department mm t bo sold. N.B.—Country ordors will ba faithfully exe cuted. MILNE & CHOYCE, CHEAP3IDE HOUSE. QUEKN-BTREET, Auckland. M- MURC HI E, MKRCIIANT TAILOK AND IMPORTER. OUR STOCK !S NOW COMPLETE. The Assortment will be found much i-arqeb and more varied than heretofore. The superiority of the Clothing mado by ue to that offered by other Tailors is well kiown. We also offer tho Advantage of tho LARGEST STOCK IN THE TRA.DB. We are continually racelving a'l the.novelties of tho Season, and have always some thing new to Bhow you. M. M U X C H I B, Shortlard Street. "jyOTICJEI iw v TICEj NEW DRAPERY. NEW CLOTHING. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN Beg to announce that th')ir NEW STOCK foi the incoming Season's Trade ia Now to Hand, comprising— Now Materials in Fancy Dress Goods, very cheap Satin Clo'.hs, Sergel, Rops Cashmeres, French Merinos, &0., now shades Waterproof Tweeds ard Ulster Cloths Ladies' and Matda' Jackots, a choice lassort ment New Fancy Woollen Goods in great variety Ladies' au'J Maid 3" Ulsters, all Quito now Hosiery in variety,|&c. A'so, A^Largo Stock of Flannels, various mftkon, and unusual goad voluo Blankotf", all sizes, white and coloured Winceys, Wool PlaiUe, Snirtlngs, &o. A Very Choice Assortment of NEW CLOTHING FOR I3OYd AND MEN. Overcoats and Ulsters Boys' and Youths' ditto ditto Crimean Shirts, Oxford Shirrs, White Shirts Under-Flanuolß, L.W. Shirts and Panti Piinted and whito Moleskin Trousers for Boys and Men Hats, Caps, &c. A Heavy Stock of Good Tweeds Cheap Tweed for Boys' wear, Blue Serge, Moleskins, &c. VST Five per csnt. discount (Is in tho £) al lowed upon a'l Cash Purchasers of 20a and upwards. RUSHBROOK & BRIJDGMAN, Drapers and Clothiers, Opposito the Army and Navy Hotel, Upper Qiißon-Htreot. Auckland TISTABLISHED 18 5 1. CHEAPEST,| «| BEST HOUSE ?A OTAWTT Ife^l MACHINES THE j M | TKA DE. j.jj only. \\T I-S (J "A KKSPEAE &}f^O., TV • iJ ♦ O V^ 246, QUEEW-STKEET, Ad(JKLANI). KSlilililSUKl) 18 3 7-



Special Advertisements. mHE MERIDEN BRITANNIA CO. MANUFACTURERS OF Tltm ETGHEST GRiDE OF SILVER PLATED WARE, BOTH ON NIOKKL SILVER AND WHITE MKTAL. Sample Rooms and Ofllcca—JO, Sast Fourteenth atroot, UDion Sqnaro, New York. Faotorios-Wost Meridcn, Connootiout. Solo A (fjnts for tho North Island, T & S. MORRIN. rp O I N S U 11 E It S. SECURITY Should bo tho Primary Consideration, THE ROYAL TNSURANCIC pOMPA-NY Affords this doaldoratum by tho Fulmlmicnt ov thk Tests rooammondod by THE HOARD OB" TRADE: A bmai.li por-oentngo of Working Coat, and tho Prollts Not Anticipated. Also, by an AMPLE CAPITAL, Viz. ... £4,000,000 Of which £280,515 1* paid up and in hand. with, in addition, tho Unlimited Liability of tho Sha-oholders. Laugh Accumulation of Funds, EXCKHDI.ng «1,000,000 And an ANNUAL Rkvrnuk Of £1,250,000. Tho undersigned Agent continues to accept FIRE RISKS on ovory description of In urablo Property AT THK LOWEST RATK3 OBTAINABLE. Cr,AIMS FOtt LOSSES Aro l'romptiy and i.ib»nlly acljuutod, without roforonco olnewhoro, and immudiutoly paid at tho Company's Bankers In Auckland. QUO. W. JONES, Chiot Agont for.tho Provinco o£ Auckland. Ofllco: Shortlnn(l-Btrcot. May 22. !880 rTUIOUNTON SMITH, AND FIRTH'S I. TRICES CURRENT (Wholesale) Subject to alteration without notloo. Haoka, 100'a. .Wa Crown Brand Flour £ p. d. J3 a. d. £a. d. per ton 13 0 0 13 10 0 14 0 0 T.S.&F. Canterbury Flour 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 Sharps, por ton ..GOO .. .. Bran, per ton ~,,600 .. .. Fowl Wheat .. ~ 3a. 6.1. per buahol. Tho above prices fnolude Backs and baiff—saoks and bags not roturnablo. Torms: Cash. Auokland, Oth July, 1880.