SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

xwin-a iviOTTR.) Thls'Evenlni?. 5.57 H(GH WATKRi To . IUOrrOw jiornlnir, G. 21 BUN 3KT.—This Kvoning, 5.1 mJN RISK.—To-Morrow Morning 7.11 WOON'a AGK.-Full Moon, 22nd, 8 il a.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Omahn, brlgantlae, Gooiaon.froin Mercury Bay TO-DAY. City of Now York, P.M. p.s., CobMrom Sydney Aigyle, 8.8., Crawford, from Whangirei R'Tianoe. ketch, Lawsio, from Wiiungapona Uitie, cutter, from Whanyapoua

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVE SINO, Policaman, schooner, Donovan, for Noumea. TO-DAY. City of Now York, P.M s.s, Cobb, for San Fran cisco Te Anau, s.s., Cirey, for Sydney Argylo.s.s., Crawford, for Whangarcl

EXPORTS.

Por City of New York, for Honolulu: 212 gunnies potatoes, 20 bags oats,

Tho schooner Loch Loo lefc Sydney for Noumea with a largo general cargo on tho lutu Instant.

Tbo Now Soath Walts Murlno Board notify, under tio Navi«atiou Act, that no Hteam>-hi;> or Other description of ye sel bhall proceed at a greater ratu tha- six miles an hour when pa?sins close to any township or wnarf whore the Sliced Of such steamship or vessel would endanger or inconvenience tho vessels or boats that miy 1)3 In tho vicinity of suoh township or wnai't. A vio atiou of this regulation will cntaii v penalty not exceeding £IU.

11. M.S. Cormorant arrived on tho 10th instant ac hydnoy from .Fiji. Suva was left on the -ltU Juid.

Tho barquo Helen Denny arrived at Lyttclton from London yesterday aftor a s-mart passage of 82 dajs. Sue brought 20 Dasaenger.-', all well.

The schooner Aurora arrived at Wellington from Kaipara yoitcrday with a cargo of timbor.

The Auckland brig Vision left Sydney on Thursday last for Newcastle, where she was to lo.id witn coals for Duuadm.

The brigantino Omaha returned last night from Mercury Hay. where she took in 35,000 teat timber. Sho will 11.1 up here with generalcargo, and will sail foe Chatham Island duriug the present week.

Tbo three-masted, schooner Policeman sailed last night for Whansjaroa, wliere sho will load With timber for Norfolk Island and Noumea.

The brisrantino \rntapu left Lvtt»lton for this port jeaterd»y with v cargo of braiddtutßf.

The cutter Ross.which arrived at Levuka on tho 26tti ult. from tha Line Islands, reported having spoken the Auckland bi'rquentino Falcon.

The brigantino Oamaru, from Ncwcast'o. arrived at Daiuar.u yesterday, isho will lo»d there with breadstultVi for this port.

The barqne Loch Doon. B'J days out, is tho first ve*>el expected bere from, London.

The ship Ben NevU from Auckland via Lyt telton arrived at London on July 7th, having niidu tho pasdago from the latter port in 92 days.

A vessel nimed the Cuelt-«Q lefc Adelaide for Auckland on July tlis 12th witti a cargo of breadstutTs.

The brig Kmperor arrived at Newcistlo from this port aftor a lengthy passage of 'il days.

The Olaosman has cleircd for Newcastle in ballast. The brig Syren arrived at' Sydney ' from Kaipara on tho 12th instaut with a c:u--,o of timber.

The bri< Bronda sailed from Newcastle for Auckland on July (2th with a cargo of coah con listing of 100 tons. Messrs Gilchri3r, Watt and Co. Sydnoy havo received a cablegram from the Orient Steam Navigation Company, advising tho depart ur of thels'eamer John Kider, from Plymouth, fo Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, on the ltitn instant, with 361 passengers and a full cargo. The schooner Kate .McGregor s:iiled from Napier for Oamaru in ballast on Tuesday la%t. The brigantine Defiance is expected to leave Dunodin for thU oort on tho 23rd in3tant.

Tho three-masted schooner Avoca, Captain CabK loft Newcastle on July 2nd, bound to Cuckland with a cargo of coal, and shorty after leaving tho vessel begun to leak. andwh»n falling in with a strong bre?zj and rough sea, tho leak increased to an alarming extent. Cap tain Cable, however, kept on his course for some time, but tho leakage still increased, requiring the constant workin« of the pumps to keep it under. Finally tho men came aft- and requested that the ves :a\ should be put pack a<j ahe was in danger of foundering. She ran into Sydney on tho sth instant, and subsequently discharged her cargo in ordsr tojhave her iop Bides caulked.

The only vessel* loading at London for this port on June ith were tho Waikato and Lochnagar.

The ship Jessie Readman, which was in this port last year, is now loading a: London for Lyttelton. The tonnage leading on the be'th a r. London OQ May 27th, for India. China, iml the Caps of Good Hope, amounted to 11,915 tons, atd for Au-tra ia and New Zealand to 57,2131 tons.

The amount of available tonnage seekini? employment at Lordonjo i Jut c ith, >s consider able, but outward rates from Lonon am the coal ports to the tCas:, Aus'.ralia, New Zealand, Java, and China are in consequence somewhat easier, and but little business doing.

ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK.

The P.M.s.B. City of New York arrived from Sydney at an early li^ur thi3 morning. We are Indebted to Mr H). T. Platt, purser. lor lato tiles, etc.. and tho following report of the passage :— "The City ot New York, 3,020 tons. Win. B. Cobb,commander, departed from anchorage in Lavender Bay, Sydney, at 3 o'clock on the morn in* of the 15th instant; d'schawd pilot at 3.50 ; July i9tb, at 9.45 a.m.. Three Kin^s abumi; North Cape at 1.20 p.m.; Capo Brett at 8.10 p.m ; arrived at Auckland on tno 20th at 15 a.m. Time, i daya 10 houra 13 minutes Experienced light easterly wiuds und fine weather." Pas sengers for auckland :—Cabin : Mra M Arnold, Mn K. Stiffs, Mra Barker, Mr and IVirs D. Nathan, Meisrs T. Alexander, A. Peareon, <). Pearsoa. Steerage: Air H. H. Keynokls, Mr and Mr3 J. Davis, Mrs Cotfey and 2 children. Through :—Cabin :Mr and Mrs J. H. Bailey, Mr C. Goodall, Mr C. T. Ciird, Mr E. Doublet, Mr and Mra 8. Uoallerman, child, and servant, Mr Maitland Kin?, Mr and Mra A. Fishor, Mr E. Stweedy, Mr A. H. Maxwell, Mra Benjam'n, Air B. S. BeDJamin, Mr J. B. Benjamin, Miss Benjamin, Masters h. and B. Benjamin, Misses K. 8. and L. Benjamin, Miss Wolfe, Mr Sdicis, Mr E. Robbing, Mr T. Fisher, Mr J. Williams, Miss Taylor, Miaa Macdoaa'd, MiS3 L. Mac donald, Mr J. J. Phillips, Mr J. L. Denshan, Mr R. Freeman. Mr H. Murro 1, Mr J. de Groot Pzn. Mr W. 3. .Seymour, Mr ~W. Douglas, Mr W. F. Marvel, and 2(3 sicei-ago.

DEPARTURE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK.

The City o£ New Yor'.t left for Hon<'lu'u and San Francisco ttu3 afternoon with the following paraengers:—For San Franc*3co : Cabin—Mias ■KUen Kogers, Mias K. Kogers. Miss C. Kouefs, Miss E. A. Kog rs, Mr K. itog-^w, Mr Ingram, Mr Thomas Whitson, Mr A. Wise, Mr Fitzher bert. Mr E. E. Shaw, Hon. F. 8. O'Grady, Mr Thomas Whltaon, wife, and o-iild, J. J. Har rington and wife, James t'amiiel Andsr3O!>, Mrs i.harlea Keid, and Mr Tbomai Hayes. Honolulu: Cabin—Mr K. Yon Toiupaky. San Francisco: Steerage—Mra K. Danu. J. R. Smith, J. Whitofleld, Capt. J. Scoule, Charle3 Keid, J. C. Henry and wife. Miis S. Green, Mrs MaskeD, A. Middlemaas and family, T. Middlo maas and family, M. Cortar, John Gilbert, Miss A. Ainawortu.

DEPARTURE OF THE TE ANAU.

The Union Company's b.s. Te Anau left for Sydney, via Kussell, at a late hour this after noon with the following pnssongors :—Mrs and jviisa Do in, Miss Gibson, Mr and Alra Colcman, Mr and Mrs Folkes, Mr and Mra Fodfrey, Mrs McOougall and two children, Miss Hodgens, Mis Francis and two infants, Messrs G. Dacre, Leitlio, Walters, Duncan, Gibson, Browater, J. S. Smith, Cameron, Barnard, T. Reid, Jack, J. Wright, Smith, Wanning, Dean, Ray,Temple ton, Sampson, F. G. Whatham, Bowden, Ser wen, Wild, R. Wilson, H. Smith, Moyle, Nan, H. Feagan, Smith, Paul Luca.s. For Kusssll— Fairburn, George Walker, John Jones, Ella Hanson, Dacre, J. Grey.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Taiaroa, 8.8., Malcolm, from the South

DEPARTURES.

Taiaroa, b.b., Malaolm, for the South Kowena, s.s., Amodeo, for Waitara

The s s. Taiaroa arrived from the South at 9a.m. today with the following Dassengera :— Mes rs Brewster, Ford, Gedde-, Waddel, Pasker, Aaeton, Joyce, Lucy, Hares, Hayward, Beawick, Andrews, Mrs Ray, Mr P. Hughes, McLean, Mr Langley and two children, Mr Kayne, Mr Bailey, Mr and Mra Frith, Mr Hog{, Mr J. Simpson. She was t) havo left for the South again at i 30. p.m. to-day.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Lkttelton, this day,

Arrived: Tarartia irom Wellington. Waka tipu from Port Chalmers. Passengers for Auck land:—Mr and Mrs Find lay. Wellington, this day. Arrived: Wanaka from Lyttclton. Russell, this day. THE AKAWATA AT RUSSKI,L. The s.s. Arawata. Captain Sinclair, from Sydney, arrived alongside Russell wharf at 7 a.m. to-day. She left Sydney en loth July, at 5.30 p.m.. and passed tho Threo Kingi on tho 19th, at 7 p.m. Hxperienced fine weather and fresti ensterly winds all the way. Passengers: —For Russell: Mr Barstow, Auckland: Messw Brown, Lawton, Smithurst, Moonan. Ruge, MiSHes Connel, Barry, Mesdames May, and Cophead. Poverty Bay :Mr Kendall. Wel liugton: lingard, Colerble. and Knaus. Dnne dln: Miss Beath, Mr Cotley, and ten Chinese. The steamer brings 502 tons of cargo for all ports, iho leaves again for Auckland, today.

Only those reject tho acknowledged theories of wisdom who rccaive instruction from no sources. Your real lconoclait destroys not only inanimate figures and imeges, but tho forms ot living principles and Ideas. Nihilism is, ai it 3 name implies, a belief in nothing. This absence of all faiin is subversive of social order, and is rank communism. Fortunately far Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps wo livo in an ago of belief. Tho majority of mankind ii trustful, not scoffers and mookors. They know tho virtue of this sovereign cordial, and they appre ciate Its vnlue.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close ab Unukr i— This Day. For Wangarci Heads, Waipu, Wangarel, and Mangapai, per Arßjio, at 1 p.m For Thames, per Anuo Milbank, at 5.30 p.m. Wednesday, 21st Instant. For Chatham Inlands, par Omabn, at 11 a.m. For Waitara, per Itowenti, at 11 a.m. For Coromandol, por Coromandol, at 11.30 a.m. For Itussull and Kawakawa, perjWaitaki, at i p.m. For Tairua, per Coralio, at 3 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. THURSDAY, 22nd instant. Pers.B. Arawata a« follows: — For India, China, Japan, Meditoranoan Ports, and Continent ot Europe, at 8 a m. For Gi-borne, Napier, Southern Provinces, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom, Via lirindisi, at!) a.m. Kornewapapera, atSti.tn. ' For inonoy orders, and registered letters, the previous evening at 1 o'clock. Lato letters till 0.20 a iv. This mail will be duo in London on Saturday, 18th September. For Waiwura, To ICnoa, Craigioburn, and Warkworih, pur ltoao Casoy, at 10 a.m. MONDAY, 2(>th instant. For Lovuka, per Southern Cross, at 3 p.m. S. H Hiss. Chief Postmaster.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

July 20, ISSO,

Theatre Royal—" Scamps of London." 8 p.m. Psrnull Wcsleyan School-room—Maori enter tainmont, 7.15 p.m. Epsom Mutual Improvement Sooioty—Moot ing. 7.31) p.m. V.M.C. A.—Meetingof Aucklandai tists. 7 p.m. St. Paul's—Children's annual feast and eutor taiument, (i p.m.

DEATHS.

DENT.—On Ju'y 19, at hia paronta' r.-idoncj, Ucmuora, William Uont, juo.; aged 21 years. The funeral will leavo his lato residence at 3 p.m. oh July 22, for Sc. Church. Friends plc:ise a cept this invitation. HOLMAN.—On July I[>, at tho rcsklenco of tho Key. U. Burrows, at. Stephen's Koai, Saruh Caroline Holmau, tlii.d duu^hnr of M." J. Holinan, of Kamo, Wnngarel. Her remiins will leavo for St. Stephen'H Cemetery, at 1 p.m. V -morrow (Weduesdiiy). McCABK,—On July 19. at her lato residence, corner of Pitt and Uuiesford streets, tho be loveU wife of Captain SV. J. McCabo ; aged 33 years. ') ho funeral will leave To morrow, at 3 p.m. friends nre respectfully invited to attend. McGKATU—On July 20, at Frocman's Hay, Kllen, tho second daughter of tbo latj Jumes McGratb. [funeral will leavo her lato re3idonro at 3 p.m. To-morrow. Frionds ploaso accept this intimation. SHIXH".—On tho 20th instant, at G.::0 a.m.. at his lato residence, Otahuhu, Now Zealand, Patrick Shino, pensioner: aged 71 years. Tho funeral will tako pluoo on Friday noxt, 23rd instant. Frijuds plcasj a:copt this inti mation.

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

TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1880.

Tor the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, I*'or the future in the distance, And the t'ood that we can do.

Affairs on the Wairaate Plains aro again assuming a very threatening aspect. The Constabulary have been pushing on tho road rapidly, and the junction of the two sections, which To Whiti prophesied would nover meet, was expected in about a fortnight. The very liberal provision for the natives recommended by the Koyal Commissioners in the matter of reserves has failed to pacify To Whiti and his fol lowers in the slightest degree. These proposals would place the natives in possession of 25,000 acres of land which was never before promised b;ick to the original owners. To Whiti has been fully informed of this, and if his grievance were simply the loss of land the liberal recompense offered would probably have satisfied him. Bat it is now well understood that Te Whiti cares less for territorial aggrandise ment than for his wild dream of restoring tho thorough independence of a united native race. Chimerical though this scheme appears in our eyes, Te Whiti has nurtured it, and worked for it .for the last eleven years. It has been the end and aim of the Parihaka monthly meetings, and if the prophet were willing to retire from the position ho barf assumed, it is doubtful whether he would be allowed to do so by the turbulent crowd he has gathered around him. A suspicion of failure, or of a desire to treat with tho Govern ment, would turn Tc Whiti's quondam Mends into bitter enemies. His favourite idea has been to bring about a meeting with the Governor in order to negotiate a treaty having for its basis native independence. Having failed in his previous measures with a view to the accomplishment of this purposo there is still a fear that he will resort to violence. He has many among his followers who would be afs ready to commit murder as to execute his more peaceful edicts, and spine are said to have actually urged him to that course. The immunity enjoyed by fliroki and other New Zea land murderers affords only too much encouragement to such deeds of vio lence. It has been apparent lately from the obstruction offered to the road that Te Whiti feels the necessity for [action. Te Whetu, who has been carrying out the work of erecting the fence, and who threatened to cut the telegraph, is one of the most turbu lent men on the coast, and it is fortu nate that his capture was effected without bloodshed, and he, with his assistants is no vv in safe custody at New Plymouth. Whether the retolute action of the Government operates as a deterrent or an irritant, there are so many natives less to maintain a rebel lion. Our correspondent's telegrams show the critical nature of present rela tions with the natives, and though we trust matters will end peacefully, it is impossible to close our eyes to their critical character.

The magnificent ship Hydaspes, 2093 tons, which many of our readers will remember when here under command of her popular skipper Captain Babot, has been sunk in a collision during a fog in the British Channel. Happily the record 13 confined to loss of property—all the passengers and crew having been saved. The ship was fully laden bound for Melbourne. The disaster will, therefore, involve great insurance losses and private misfortune. The Hy daspes was once a steamer, and is a sister ship to the Lady Jocelyn which brought out Mr Vesey Stewart's No. 2 party.

Mr Thomas Henderson, sen., M.L.C. was a passenger by the Tararoa to-day for the South.

The annual meeting of dircctorsand share oldersof the Crown Princess G.M. Company was adjourned until two o'clock to-morrow ; the number present to-day being insullioient for a quorum. An iuquest was held at the Farmers' Hotel, Drury, yestqrday, on the body of a man, name unknown, who was found on the evening of Sunday last floating in Slip pery Creek. The medical testimony went to show that deceased had been in the water about four weeks, and that there were no marks of violence on tho body. A verdict of " Found drowned "was returned. The following description of deceased is given by Constable McKuight:—Age, apparently 55 or 60 years j height, 5 feet 7J inches; weight, about 10 stone; hair, beard, and moustache, grey ; eyes, brown. One front dcuble tooth on right upper jaw gone, and oue on the lower left jatv. .Pipe marks in teeth. He was dressed iv a dark or brown galalca coat, and double-breasted tweed veat; whits shirt; white inside ilannel; striped braces ; tvyeed trousers ; clastic-sido boots, very much worn, and a small patch on counter of left boot; white woollou socks. Property found on deceased con siatcd of an old clay pipe, tin match-box, steel spectacles in a half-case, and white pocket haudkerchicf.

TelcgJaph stations are now open at Mahcno and Pukuiri Junction, county of Waitaki. The telegraph-station at Leith field. county of Ashley, will bo closed from Ist August next.

The adjourned meetiDg of ratepayers of the Cambridge North 'Jownsbip Highway district was held on Saturday afternoon, Mr W. Reid in the chair. The voting, which took from 4 o'clock to nearly seven, ultimately elected Messrs Pearson, Wells, Johnston, Campbell, and Kirkwood as trustees for the ensuing year; Messis Brooks aud Houghton as auditors ; and Messrs Hcnson and P. Thompson as fence viewers. After the usual vote of thanks the meeting dispersed.

A meeting ot ratepayers or Waitakerei East District: was held at Henderson's M ill on Saturday, 17th July. Balance-sheet wassubmittcdandapproved of. MrOlliver's grunt to Coast-road thankfully acknowledged and the following gentleman were then elected : Messrs J. Smith, Russell, McMahon, Cowan, and McElwain. After the public meeting, MrMcElwain was appointed Chair man of Committee. A letter received from County Council asking for further informa relative to a grant from Council for the ('oast-road. Though not iv Waitakerei East Diatrict, the importance of having th's road opened for dray trallic was fully ad mitted by the Board.

At the sale ot forfeited mining licenses at Coromandel by the Warden, 11. Kenrick, Esq., the various leases were disposed of as follows :—Progress aud Goodcuough, J. l,1. Kauderson, at £1 Is ench ; South Kapanga, R. F, Luke, at £5 ; Empress (after brisk competition), £30, Mr Mills ; LongTunuel, no applicants. All the other claims forfeited me open for selection under the Act.

The action by the Coromandel County Council to make a road acrois the mullock tip of the Royal Oak was Hettled at the last sitting of the Warden's Court by the accept ance of a suggestion made by Mr McLean, Mining Inspector, that the tip of tho Koyal Oak should bo extended, and a shoot made at the expense of the county to convoy the debris across the present road, which would make it available for tradie. Mr Homo u.sked for expenses incurred in tho case brought by the Highway Board, but tho Waruou ruled that they mii.it sue for any claim they may have against the county.

The new Free Public Library will shortly bi; inaugurated by a public entertainment, but the committee have not yet fixed tin' date, which will take place soon after the return of the members from Wellington. The Mechanics' Institutes building, which has been completely restored for the recep tion of the associated libraries, and the new additions, will form the library rooms for the preseut.

The children of St. Paul's S-uuiay-school will be treated to a tea and lime-light ex hibition, associated with inuaic, this even ing in the school-room, near the parsonage. The tea will be ready at six o'clock, with a full supply of plum-cake and pastry for the scholars. Key. Mr Nelson, Mr.i Nelson, and the lady teachers, and members of the congregation, have done their utmost to give pleasure and gratification to the capacities of the scholars, who have been in happy anticipation of the school-treat for many weeks.

Mr George, Roe an old settler, died at Wellington yesterday, aged SO.

Mr Geoige Hunter, formerly M.11.U. for Wellington, is dangerously ill.

A limelight entertainment will be given to-morrow (Wednesday) evening by Mr Herbert iv All Saints school-room, Pon souby. Proceeds in aid of the school fuud. Admission Is, children o'd.

At the annual meeting of tho Ngarua wahia ratepayers the litmncial statement was duly passed. It shews that the receipts of tiie Board amounted to J.'.i(i. r> 12s Id, that the expenditure was £215 !)s (id. aud that they have £150 2s 6d in hand. The following gentlemen were elected to serve during the ensuing year: Messrs Fitzpalrick, Laii'g, Dickeaon, Davis, aud Butcher, Messrs Burell and Keeny worn appointed auditors, and Messrs Cuuly nml Kricksou fence viewers.

At an adjourned meeting of the Domain Board yesterday afternoon, a letter from the Government was read anuounoiug that the hour of the meeting would be changed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as desired. Another letter stated that doubts exist as to the validity of the present constitution of tho Auckland Domain Hoard under the Public Domain's Act, ISo'O, owiug to the delegation of the Governor's powers beiiv; made (amongst others) to the chairman for tho time being of certain local Highway District Boards and to the Mayors of the city of Auckland and liorongh of Parnell, as official persona, bos determined to make a new order-in council. It requested that the matter he brought uudur the notice of the City Council iv order that it might suggest the name of a gentleman to act. Similar communica tions had been sent to the road boards It was agreed that a mectiug of the Board should be held iv the Mayor's ltoom, City Council, to discuss the above, and the question of the amalgamation with the Committee of the Acclimatisation Socioty. It was stated that a sub-committeo of tho Acclimatization Society had been appointed iv refurcuce to the proposed amalgamation, and the mayor's of Auckland and Parnell, and Mr Kusscli, were appointed to confer with them on the subject, It was decided to write to Wellington for the order neces sary fop usiug prison labour.

We call attention to the unreserved sale of retail stock, boots and shoes by Mr G. Lewis at 11 o'clock to-morrow.

The annual meeting of the l'ukekohe Highway Board was held at the schoolroom on Friday last, Mr U. Buttle iv the chair. The secretary read the statement of re ceipts and expenditure, showiug a. working balauce of £2G3. Mr Luke enquired what liabilities were upon the Swamp road. He thought it would take a good portion of the balance to make it good. Mr D. Caley asked why the agreement with the trustees of IS7B-79 aud Hamilton Highway Board had not been carried out iv erecting a bridge over the Mystery Creek, on the Putney Road. Mr Luke explained that no agreement had been made, but the trustees of the Pukekohe Highway Board had offered to expend £GO, provided the Hamilton Highway Board did certain work, but the latter declined, for want of funds. The statement was adopted, wheu the clection;of trustees took placed appointing Messrs R. Reynolds, H. Buttle, E. B. Walker, H. S. Turner, and W. Sturites, for the ensuing year. Messrs June aud E. Luke were elected auditors, and Messrs J. Fisher and R. Watson fence-viewer.*. A vote of thanks to the late trustees was car'ied unanimously. A meeting of thenewly-elected trustees was theu held, when Mr R. Reynolds was appointed chair rnau for the ensuing year, and Mr H. Fitz gerald secretary aud collector. The rate for the year was struck at Bd.

The cablegram published in yesterday's issue relative to tlic possible disqualifica tion of the famous colt Bead Or for the Derby may perhaps have puzzled non-sport ing readers. Our^view of it is as follows: The Duke of Westminster owns two three year-olds—one called Bend Or, who has always been supposed to be by Donoaster out o£ Rouge Rose, another called Mun caster, also by Doncaster, but out of a mare known as Windermere. It now appears that owing to a mistake on the part of the person keeping the Eaton Hall stud book, the horses were wrongly described thereiu, and that Muncaster's dam is in reality Rouge Ross, whilst to Windermere belongs the honour of having brought Bend Or into the world. How such an extraordinary error came to be made it seems difHcult to conjecture, but the effect of it (according to tlie strict laws of racing) is to disqualify both horses fcr all the races iv which they have ever competed, as well as to invalidate their nominations for the,StLegerChampiou stakes, aud every future event for which they have been entered. What "confusion worse confouuded" this will cause only a turfite can realise. Bend Or won live valu able races last year, wortti iv the aggregate nearly £5,000, yet, now it turns out that the colt being wrongly described had really no right to run for one of them. The owner of the second in the Derby has already laid claim co the stakes aud appealed to the Jocky Club, but that body, for some inscrut able reason, declines to arbitrate. The question i 3 undoubtedly a difficult one to decide. Bend Or is a three-year-old, and won the bluo riband of the turf fairly enough, so that many will think it very unjust if he should be disqualified in conse quence of an error made in describing his parentage. On the other hand, the rule which enacts that hoises entered for the great races must have their pedigrees carefully] and correctly registered is a moat important one, and if abrogated in this instance may lead to swindling in times to come. Bets there can be no doubt will have to stand. It would never do to oblige the unfortunate backers of Bend Or to disgorge their winnings. Moreover, hundreds o; thousands change hands on the Derby, aud once the settling is complete, no earthly power could alter it. The owuor of Robert the Devil snay congratulate himself on laving the St. Loger at his mercy, as, of course, neither Bend OrnorMuuciister will run. No such scandal has ever cropped up in connection with the Derby since Running Reins year (1844.)

Special revival service 3 are being con ducted in the Ponsouby Wesleyan Church each evening thia week. The Rev. W. Morlcy conducts the service to uight, nnd will give a special address. Also, at the Grafton Koad Church similar services are being held. Very large congregations attend.

A lecture on " Climate " was delivered by Mr Worthington last evening in St Stephen's Church, Ponsonby. The atten dance was not so large as might have been anticipated. The chair was occupied by the Key. D. W. Kunciman. Mr Worthiugton treated his subject in a very able and ex haustive manner, aud at the close a vote of thanks was accorded to him on the motion of the Mayor. It was announced that, owing to his not being able to procure some neces sary date, Mr Heath would deliever his next lecture—the next of the course—ou "The Glaciers of Switzerland."

The artists of Auckland will hold a meet ing this evening iv the room of the Young Men's Christian Association for the chief purpose ot resuscitating the Artists Society, which was going on slowly but safely until the last Art Exhibition in the Choral Hall, lhe various expenses iv connection with that Exhibition exhausted the funds of the Society. Various matters will be consi dered this evening with the view of re-or ganising the Society upon a sound and suc cessful basis, one of which, we understand, will be the providing a room for the cxlii bitiou of the artists' pictures, under tho control aud in the permanent possession of the Society. It is desired that artists and friends of art will attend the meeting this evening.

To the Editor : Sir :— Soveral typogra phical errors have crept into my communi cation re the Orange celebration. Will you allow me to correct one that entirely alter the meaning of the letter. Instead of " Protestantism," what 1 wrote should •eai\. "No one who is uccquaintcd with me will accuse mo of undue love for ' Homnn Catholicism,'" &c.—l have, &C, 1'". U. Long.

Last evening a lecture on Scotland'. 1) poet, Hobcrt Burns, was delivered by Mr John Hlacktnan in the Newtbu East .schoolroom. Mr Thomas Macll'arlauo presided. There was a very good attendance. 7ho chair man introduced Mr Blackmail to the audi ence, and the lecturer gave a descriptive account of the life of Burns, with critical notices of his poems »ad songs, interspersed with many interesting items which, to lovers of his works were valuable and inter esting. Although the lecture was somewhat lengthy, it was listened to with rapt atten tion, and frequently elicited louiuls of ap plause. During the evening several well known songs were sung by the following ladies ami gentlemen:— "Scot's Wha' Hue," Mr Reid ; " When the Kye Com Hume," MrEnrlo; "John Anderson My Jo'," Miss McMillan; "Ye Banks and Braes," Miss Peace ; " A Man's a Man for a1 That," Mr Hcidj "lhe Land o' the Leal," Mias McMillan ; recitation, "The llaL'gi.s," Mr Robertson j " Afton Water," Mr Carter; " lor the Sake o' Somebody," Miss Peace ; reading, " Cauty Jock," Mr Boud. Altogether a very plea sant evening was spent, and a hearty vote of thanks was awarded to the lecturer, singers', and chaiunau, and the proceedings terminated with "Auld Lang Sync " by the company.

AUCKLAND INSTITUTE.

TllE monthly meeting of the members of the Auckland Institute was held lust even ing iv the lecture room, Priuces-ctreet, Dr. Purchas in the chair. The chairman, hav iug opened the meotiug with a few remarks, the secretary (Mr Che 'semu'u) read the list of members and douutions lor the past month. A telegram was received from the Rev, Joseph Bates, \rho was unable to get up from the Thames in time for the de livery of his paper on "Names of Places, and their Origin." Mr Cheesciuuu read an interesting paper by Captain Browu on " Larva ot tlie Ceratognathus," also a paper of his own on tho Nuuibrarfchiato Alollusca. Mr Neil Heath, of the Girls' High School, gave an essay ou " Kimes," illustrated by drawings aud illustrations of the old Kimic alphabets, showing their differences aud correspondences. The question ot admit ting lady members was discussed at some length. A motion was moved by Colouel llaultain, "That ludies be admitted to membership at an annual fee of half-a -euinca," but no one beU-g found to second it, it consequently lapsed. A short discus sion was introduced by the chairman ova new species of houso ants, which were a pest in many houses. Ho would suggest that some member prepare a paper on the subject, as such would he of benefit to tho commuuity, if tending to their destruction.

CONCERT AT LORNE-STREET HALL.

A COMPLIMENTARY concert to the benefit of Mr R. Suiter, ex-librarian of the Youug Men's Christian Association, was held last eveuing iv tho Lome-street Hull. The hall was filled by a large aud appreciative audience. The concert opeued with a glee, "Come Live with Me," by the company, very badly rendered, after which Mr Ryan gave the " White Squall." This was fol lowed by a song from Mrs Jagger. Mr Wil son saug " There is a Flower that Bloometh," aud " Alice, Where art Thou ':" of which the audience showed their appre ciation by prolonged applause. Mr Gordon Hooch rendered with much effect two selec tions, " Tho Song of the Labourer," (by E?telle) and "Ulcausing Fires." The andiencc manifested their appreciation of the delivery of the former by demand ing au eucoro, whoa Mr Gooch responded by singing ''Swine on, Old Pendulum." Mrs Rivctt sans: " The Bridge" aud " Thy Face " in good style, aud was applauded. Mrs Mitchell sang " King on Sweet Angelus" and "The Forsaken." These were sung with much feeliug, and the listeners, by their plaudit-*, showed their appreciation. The other musical selections were :—Two songs, "Our Jack's Come Home To-day" and " Under the Britis.'v Flag," by Mr H. Dean ; duet, • " Love and War" by Messrs Wilson aud G. Gooch, very well rendered aud encored ; a piano forte duet by Mrs Rivctt and Miss Gee; and "The Skipper and his Boy " by Mrs Jajjgar. Mr Robertson wa3 to have recited the "Cheap Jack," but he "had uot had sufficient time to prepare it," and so substituted " Court Scene.!," a sketch in which he pioved very sucC'.'S~ful. Mr A. Smith again brought forward " That Little Vulgar Boy," and a farce entitled " A Pair of Humbugs," brought the entertuinment to a close. Mr Slater, organist of St Mary's, was the accompanist. He is one of the best we have heard iv Auckland, and gave great satisfaction.

Mr Richard baiter sends us the following : —"Through the lateness of the hour at which the concert closed last evening, I was precluded from making the following re marks :—When I joined the V.M.C.A. ten years ago there were eighty subscribers, and when I left it 450. This shows what a large measure of success lias attended the efforts of the committee to bring the institution to its present state of prosperity, and the share I have had in producing so good a result has been in carrying out their directions, aud if in doing so I have met with the approval and good-will of those I have come iv con tact with I have the satisfaction of knowiug I have, to the best of my ability, done my duty. I may say I have passed many happy years iv a position I valued as one that so accorded with my tastes and feelings, and it is with much regret that I had to resigu through the illness of my poor helpmate. To all those who so kindly assisted last cveuing in producing such an enjoyable evening's entertainment my warmest thanks aro here tendered them, and to those kind friends and others who paid me the compli ment of attending, my most grateful thanks are also returned them.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. riarstow,Esq., E.M.)

DRUNKENNESS. Two men were lined for drunkenness.

WILFUL DAMAGE,

James Martin, a young man, was charged with committing wilful damage to the house of Ali Hoy, a Chinamau, m Kyber Pass road, to the amount of ss, on the 10th inst. Mr Tyler, for defendant, pleaded not guilty. John F. Herapath, architect, was at a musical party at the Captain Cook Hotel, aud on leaviug with other friends, he saw the defendant about six yards ahead of him. Saw him stoop, and immediately heard a crash at the Chinaman's house. It was dark at the time. Could not see the stone thrown. He remarked that it was disgrace ful, whoever did it. John Campbell Abernethy wai one of the party, but did not sec the stone thrown. Thomas Eaton gave similar evidence. Mr Tyler offered a few remarks in defence, but as there was no evidence to show that Martin caused the damage, tho case was dismissed. HOUSE AT JAIIC.'IC. Alexander Morland was lined 2s, costs 7s, for allowing his horse to bo at large in Queen-street on the 12th inst. LUNACY. A person of unsound mind was ordered to the Lunatic Asylum on the medical tes timony of Drs. Goldsbro' and Haines. This was all the business. •

CABLEGRAMS.

ETJBOPEAN.

[BKUTKR'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

Threatened War between Turkey and Greece. CONSTANTINOPLE.

July 19. The trouble between Turkey and Greece over the required cession of territory to the latter for rectification of her frontier con tinue", and a strong warlike feeliug is mnnifesting itself iv both countries. Hobart I?aslia refuses to Attack Greece. Hobart Pasha, Commander of the Turkish ' Navy, refuses to light the Greeks. The Porte continues to make warlike preparations, and Turkish troops are being despatched in large numbers to the Dar danelles where the fortifications are being strengthened. Evacuation°of Kabul. LONDON. July 17. The correspondent of the " Times " tele graphs that the evacuation of Kabul has commenced. Corrupt Local Government. LONDON. July 19. Mr J. J. Dodson, presiding at the Local , Government Board, has been unseated owing to the corrupt practices of his agent. LONDON, July 14. The "Pall Mall Gazette" states that the agitation iv Victoria against the Chinese is prcpostorous, but believes that, eventually, th« Chiucsc will populate tropical Australia. The report of the Board of Trades iv refer ence to the missing ship Knowlesly Hall is to the ell'ect that the vessel was well found and seaworthy, and that there is nothing to account tor her loss ; but the Board com ments on the evideiico of Lloyds' surveyor, who stated that he was unaware where the load lines were. The Tichborne Claimant has applied for permission to appeal to the House of Lords against the recent decision of the Court on the writ of error. TJie Australian Cricketers- LONDON. July 17. In the cricket match, which was com menced on Thursday, the Australians v. 18 of the Weruett (V) Club, at Oldhani, in Lan cashire, concluded to-day and resulted in another victory for the Australians iv one innings with 21 runs to /spare. The Australians, in their lirst innings, scored ll'J runs; Mr McDonnell being the highest scorer with f>,') runs, for which he was bowled out. The Wernctt Club in their firatiuniugs .scored 38 runs, and being 81 behind their opponents, they had to follow in thesecuud iimiugs. Theywereall dixposed of for (>O, and the Australians thus won the match as stated. In the first innings the Weruett team, Spoilbrth took 11 wickets. The wicket was very dead. The attendance of the public at the match each day was very large. The Australians have now played 18 (matches, 13 of which they have won, and the balance, 5, drawn, mostly in thuir favour.

AUSTRALIAN.

IUEUTKB'S SPECIAL CABLSGttAMS.]

SYDNEY,

Tuesday. Very favourable reports have been re ceived from the Tenioua goldficlds. The New Mail Service. BRISBANE. Tuesday. A large public meeting was held last night, aud carried a resolution condemning the proposed new direct mail contract be tween England and Queensland via Torres Straits, which the Premier arranged for whilst in Englaud. The meeting also pas sed a vote of " Want of Confidence " ie the Ministry, in consequence of it having opposed" the motion, recently carried in the Legislative Assembly, for the appointment of a Committee to enquire I-ito the charges brouglit against the Pren.Yr and Colonial Secretary in Ilcumant's petition to the Houso A LI ew Judge. MELBOURNE. July 19. Mr Higinbothan has accepted the Judgeship of the Supreme Court.

THE HYDASPES IN COLLISION.

[X KU T X B'S TELE GR A M B.]

Tiie Ship Sunk.

LONDON.

July 19.

The well-known Now Zealand aud Aus tralian liner Ilydaspcs, 2,o'j;f tons, outward bound for Melbourne, came luto collision with another vessel oil' Duugeness yesterday during a thick fog. The Hyduspes suuk .shortly after the collision, but all the pas seugers aud crew were saved.

Mr A. G. Grant found Dead.

A MELANCHOLY DISCOVERS,

A feeling of regret was prevalent in the city this morning when it bacame kuown that Mr Alexauder Grant, the auctioneer, had been fouud dead under mclauctioly circumstances. The circumstances of the case we here present ju-st aa they were detailed to us : —At a quarter past eight o'clock this morning, Mr D. S. Chambers, a mechanical engineer, went to the house of Mrs Sceats, in Viuceut-street, for the purpose of repairiug a sewing-machine, besides executiug several similar odd jobs about the place. He entered the drawing room in ordi-r to attach two bolts to the door for its better security, aud his eyes at once fell upon the figure of a man lying upon his stomach across a couple of chairs, the head doubled under the breast, and the lugs suspended stiflly above the floor. Alarmed at the uunatut.il posture of the body and the absence of any sign of animation iv it ho weiitover, aud, taking up one of the arms, found it to be quite limp aud cold, while no pulsation, could be detected. A glance at the face showed him that the body was that of Mr. Graut, and that the rigidity of the limbs could leave no room for doubting that life was extinct. Feeling assured ot this, he called Mrs. Sceat's eldest daughter, and telling her not to be alarmed as Mr. Graut seemed to be iv a fit, ho sent her for a man who was cutting wood iv the yard. When this person arrived, Mr. Chambers left him to watch the body while he went for a doctor. He returned soon after with Dr. Macdonald, who, after a brief examination of the corpse, said that life was quite extinct.

As the result of further enquiries we learn that the deceased called iv at Mrs Sceats1 House shortly after eight o'clock, aud that he seemed to be in a very depressed frame of mind, consequent upon the forced sale of his estate and business that day. He sat conversing with the lady and her children for some time, and theu ascertaining that there was no liquor iv the house he went out iv order to procure some. He proceeded to the Criterion Hotel, where we understand he was seen by Detective Jeffrey. He returned to the house with a bottle of schnapps, part of which he drank in the presence of Mrs Sceats notwithstanding her desire that he should dot do so. Finally she took the bottle from and threw it away. About twelve o'clock the family retired to rest, the deceased being left in tbe front room with a blanket which had been given him. At seven o'clock this morning Miss Sceats and her brother found him bitting upon a chair iv the drawing-room moaning as if in pain, and moving his arms about. The girl at once went and told her mother but wheu Mrs Sceats came dowu Btairs he was dead. It was shortly before this that Chambers had entered the room aud dis covered the corpse. Drs. Macdonald and Bayntun who were both called in after wards concur iv thinking that death ensued f com an apoplectic seizure. A post-mortem examination, however, is to be made. The coroner's inquest is proceeding as we go to press.

After tbe speeches at the Royal Aca demy diuner, Mr Bret Hartc was presented to the Prince of Wales. The American humorist had the first innings. He led off by affably complimenting his Royal High ness on tlic good taste of his speech, and pursued the theme by some apposite obser vations on tho personal appearance of the latter. "I thought, Prince, you were a bigger man than I liud you turn out." On one occasion, Beruadottc, King of Swccden, was .very ill; he refused to be bled, till the doctor promised not to mention the appcarence of his arms "Death to Kings " was tattooed thereon, a device of Bernadotte, when a pimple soldier of the Republic,

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER:)

■WELLINGTON, this day. In the House of Representatives yesterday Sir G. M. O'Rorke, who has recovered, took the chair, PETITIONS; Mr Pyke presented a petition in favour of the retention of bottle license. Mr Dick presented a petition in favour of Bible-reading in schools. Mr llolleston also presented cue to a similar effect. Sir George Grey presented a petition from James. Graham praying redress for false imprisonment, also from Mr Strong praying for land for his children. Mr Siiekhan save notice of motion for Thursday that the report of the West Coasi Commission on West Coast native affairs be now considered by the House. NOTICES OF MOTION. Mr Sheeiian moves on Thursday that the House shall now consider the report of the West Coast Commission. Mr STEWART asks whether the Govern ment will appoint an Inspector of Prisons. Mr HAMLIN asks whether the Govern ment have appointed Alexander McDonald as Land Purchase Agent, and the amount of his salary. Mr Keid asks whether the Government will amend the law in relation to civil actions for libel. Dr Wallis presented a petition from Thomas Bray, re an alleged failure of justice in the Supreme Court, Auckland, 2nd Court of Appeal. INDUSTEIAL COMMISSION. Captain Colbeck has been appointed with Mr Waketield, Judge Gressou, and other members of the Industrial Commission to .visit Christchurch Industrial School, with a "view of reporting what articles can be manufactured with advantage in the colony Captain Colbcck, having been a large woollen manufacturer in England, is peculiarly fitted to perform the duty. THE GOLDFIELDS DEPUTATION. The following is Mr HALL'S official reply to the Goldlields Deputation : — "Government Oiliccs, July 10, 18S0. To J. C. Brown, Esq. :—Sir, —With reference to yuur letter of June 29th,forwarding resolu tions adopted at a meeting of members re presenting goldfields districts, and as to which I recently had an interview with a considerable number of those gentlemen, 1 beg to state that tin; Government recognise how desirable it is that the closest minis terial attention which can be secured should be given to Koldlields management. '1 ho Government believe that to ensure a thoroughly satisfactory arrangement an additional number will have to be appointed but iv the present financial condition of the colony they think that such an appoint ment should not be made. It is, however, intended, after the close of the session, to make such changes as will, I think, give eil'eet to the resolutions as far as is possible under the circumstances.—John idALi^," The resolutions ure those arrived at by the Goldlields Members and forwarded to the papers some time ago.

BUEWERIES IN NEW ZEALAND,

The following return shews the number of breweries in New Zealand, the No. of bar rels brewed, and the description of material used in brewing, as required by brewers in pursuance of the requirements of the Dis tillation Act, 13G8 :—No. of breweries, 108 ; No. of barrels brewed, 18G,0'J0; malt bushels. 504,144; hops, lbs., G22,G5G ; sugar, lbs., 2,481,588 ; glucose, lbs., 42,390 ; isinglass, lbs., G72; coriaudu seed, lbs, 300. ACCUMULATION OF BUSINESS. While the House is engaged in debating the Maori Prisoners' Bill, the order p.iper is rapidly assuming leviathan proportions. There are fifty-three bills down for second reading; tweuty-live to be cither committed or further considered in committee, with two bills to bo reported from special committees ; two questions and three motions, many of which must elicit louj; discussions. The slaughter of the innocents is already fore shndowed. AUCKLAND TOLLS. Mr H.VMLIN, in asking when tho return showing the amount of tolls collected iv the Provincial District of Aucklaud will be pre sented to Parliament, said that last session a similar return was proposed. Mr OLIVBK proposed the return in a few days. MR SAUNDEKS' SPEECH. In reply to Mr Shrimski, the Pkemikk said the Government had no knowlege of Mr Saunders' speech on the Civil Service Commissioners being printed iv pamphlet form and sent post free throughout the colony. Mr HUTCIUNSOM said the Reporting Debates Committee had given permission to any member, who chooses to pay,'to have special pamphlc's of speeches, out he knew nothing about free postage. CAPTAIN COLBECK'S ABSENCE. Mr Fisher wanted to ask, without notice, whether Captain Colbeck had been sent away on Government service, but Major Atkinson asked him to give notice of question. MOHI TAWHAI AND THE GOVERN MENT. Sir Geo. Grey raised some discussion by reference to the statement made by Sir W. Fox that Mohi Tawhai, member for thu Northern Maori district, had asked the Government to advance him money in con vection with th* East Coast Commissioners.

The NATIVE Minister made a statement of wliat actually occurred, shewiug that Hone Mohi had asked for an advance for lih expenses, tic also wanted forty or fifty pounds to pay for the survey of land in the North. When that was refused he wanted money for clothes, aud Baid he had seen a very nice watch in a shop window and wanted to know if that would not come under the head of expenses. Mr Tawhai, in reply, said he had paid his own expenses to Wellington and back, and the money was not yet re-paid. Mr Bryce gave him a piece of paper, which he took to an official, who told him he must prepare a list of every article he required, and he declined to do so. ' THE MAORI PRISONERS. Of the Maori prisoners, twenty-Eve will have served their sentences on the iJGth inst., and fifteen on the 2Sth July. These are in the Dunedin goal. Besides these, there are ninety-two iv Dunediu awaiting trial, and forty iv Hokitika f..r disturbance of the public peace and other offences. Total, 172. DISTRICT RAILWAYS. The papers regarding aid to the Wairuea Plains railway shew that Mr Blair estimated the value of the proposed undfirtakiug at £109,000 on April 14th, 1879. On the ISth April, Mr Bastiugs presses for a certificate to facilitate "our financial operations." Mr Macaudrew issues a certificate as requested, concluding thus: "And that interest on the cost or value so fixed is a guarantee iv accordance with and subject to the provisions of the said Act. Dated this second day of May, 1879." The amount stated in the certificate is £108,713. The Company proposed to borrow at six per cent., to expend four-fifths of the cost for thirty years. On the 9th of January, 18S0, Mr Bastings applies to the Minister of Public Works "to lay before you the claims of the Company for assistance under the authority given the Government by the Legislature at the last session of Par liameut." He states, " Unfortunately it was discovered Nvhen too late; that troni defects in the Acts, financial depression, and other causes=,the debentures are at pre sent not negotiable, the result being that the Company finds itself in the position of of having engagements to mectwithoutfund3 available for the purpose. The Company consists of eighty shareholders, who have paid up, and are liable to the extent of £120,000. The Company has expended £36,000, and will-require £45,000 more to finish for traffic thirty - seven miles for £Sl,ooo. The Company is liable for £27 000 to the New Zealand Loan andMer cautilt! for plant; to Vroudfoot and Co., and to O'Connor for sleepers, £11,700 ; to John Whttaker for earth-work and bridges to co-npletc line, £38,300. £45,000 has to be provided, and to this extent the '.'ompany respectfully asks the Government's assist ance." The line can be finished about the Ist March, assistance to be spread over an interval of time. The security offered is " a mortgage over the whole line, subject to a first charge of £30,000, -which has been advanced by the Colonial Bank of Australia on debentures of the Company, and the uncalled capital on allotcd shares —say £48,000. The Company has no desire to dispose of property, but only ask tempo rary assistance. The original provisional directors were the Hon. Matthew Holmes W. T. Larnach, Walter Guthrie, R. Oliver, Henry Driver, S. S. Graham, Joseph Clarke (Melbourne), George Turnbull, Charles Stawart, Gco. Elliott, John Roberts, R. A. Low, G. M. Bells, T. S. Mackerras, Henry Tewsley, James Mills, P. K. McCaughaa. John Davie, C. S. Reeves, Alexander Burt, W. C. Roberts, B. Halleustein, and James Dawsou.

The agreements appear to have been drawn up forthwith, but the correspondence docs uot disclose an otlicial reply to Mi- Basting's communications. However, on the 24th, Mr Knowles asks Mr Haggitt, " urgent," what authority Mr Oliver had to

sign-on behalf of the Qfficen. The reply is " I assumed the Minister of Public Works would execute, because he arranged the terms with the Company, and because his business is connected with public works. Ho special authority to sign is required." Mr Oliver submits a memorandum to the Government, recommending his Excel lency to signify his approval, which is done in pursuance of powers vested iv him by the 32nd section of the Public Works Acts, 1879. The memorandum recommends a guarantee to the extent of £40,000, on the following terms, "that the Company shall deposit with the Agent-General four hundred debuntures, issued by the said Company, representing an amount of £40,000 ; that so soon as such deposit shall have been made, the Government will ex ecute an instrument in writing guaranteeing the said four hundred debentures; that out of moneys, legally applicable to hucli purposes, a sum not exceeding £40,000 is to be advanced on the said debentures, to be charged by the Company with payment of the money so advanced and interest at the rate of 7 per cent., the money to "be repaid within two years. On failure of the debentures, to be sold by the Government before the Ist March, 1882, upon giving one month's notice of purchase, may acquire the land and plant, and rolling stock at the price for land of six pounds per acre, and for the railway, the amount actually expended by the said company thereon, aud, therefore, together with interest on such money, profit made by the Company to be deducted simultaneously. A mortgage to be executed in favor of the Public Trustee. Sir Julius Vogel acknow ledges having taken over 400 debentures. The Governor sanctions the conveyance and assignment to the Public Trustee.

DEBATE ON THE MAORI PHI-

SONEE'S TRIAL,

The afternoon wa3 mainly occupied in a continuation of the debate ou the second reading of the Maori Prisoners' BilJ. Mr BaIIANCK delivered a carefully-prepared aud forcible speech in ixondemnation of measures, aud iv defending press corres pondents from the charges of mendacity in connection with reports from the West Coast. He said the sharp criticisim of the press was a valuable check on the Govern meut. The reports from the West Coast were generally fair, and made after careful examination of the facts. He knew that the West Coast Commission had in its pay gentlemen who distributed telegrams throughout the colony iv place of the Gov ernment Commissioners,

Mr Gisijokne in a very effective speed) adduced some cogent legal arguments to refute the statement that tue Courts could not take serious cognizance of the Maori prisoners' acts, and iailict severe punish ment, showing that the law regarded their conduct as equivalent to creating a riot, which was punishable by fine or imprison ment for a more or less long period.

The PftEMIEE also made an effective reply to Sir George Grey's speech. He said the lion. Member for the Thames had been good enough to censure him because he did not go to that member for advice as to the counsel he should tender to the Governor ; but considering the relations that had subsisted between the Governor am) Sir George Grey, the latter was the last man he would go to for advice. The House might rely that any advice he gave the Governor would ba actuated by every consideration for the honour of the Crowu mercy to the Maori prisoners, aud in con lirmity with the rules of the House. Farther tlian that it was not hh consti tutional duty to go. Sir George Grey said he stood there in defence of an oppressed people. He (Mr Hall) denied tbat the Maoris were an oppressed people. They arc a niifeiiMiiagcd people, but there was no disposition on the part of a popular Govern ment to tieat them unjustly. But there hud been weakness';.'', vacillation, and in stability in our dealings with the Maoris. Gould they be an oppressed people from whom not an acre of land had been taken without their consent ; for whom institu tions had been provided at a greater cost per head than the people of the United Kingdom; for whom hospitals were estab lished, and a large expenditure still going on. A people exempt Jrom many of our law?, those relating to cattle and trespass, for instance,which were a grievous hardship to European neighbours, who were relieved from local rates and not got to contribute to cost of roads by which tbeir property in creased in value. If the Maori people were oppressed by anyone it was by their false friends who pcison their minds against the political opponents of those friends, and who wish to make capital out of the Maoris. The real enemies of the Maoris were waut of industry and thrift which kee])3 them lower in the social scale. If the pretended friends of the Maoris addressed themselves to that they would do tome service. The necessity for the present measure arises from the exceptional circumstances in which the ordinary law does not and cannot apply. There is at the root of all constitutional law this principal—that allegiance goes along with protection. If you require the protec tion of the Government you owe it to allegiance. If yon want the protection of the law you must recognise the law. A person who defies the law has no right to its protection. The Maoris defied, it and refuse to be tried by the law. For years past they had prevented roads and telegraphs, though there was not a shadow of a doubt of our legal right. They resisted the occupation of land belonging to the Crown, and under instiuctions of their fanatical chief claimed the right to all the land in the colony. It would bo dangerous to allow the prisoners to return while the question of peace or war is pending. He tieard the speech of the late Native Minister with great pleasure. Whatever differences of opinion there might be, they would not forget he had risen above p»rty considera tions, and in a manly speech shewn true patriotism. The Bill was not merely for the protection of Europeans, but Maoris them selves. It was to avert to war. The Maoris for years had prevented the development of industry on the West Coast. The Govern ment had no desire to oppres3 thn natives, but shewed them they were the masters aud sacrificed money and treasure; but now when a solution of the problem was approaching, though affairs were still critical, when the release of the most determined natives would turn the scale in favor of war, the Government were asked to lose the favourable opportunity, and throw to the wind the work of the past two years. It was against reasou aud common sense. He did not believe that the House would refuse the powers now asked. If it did the House would take the responsibility and trusted the time was not distant when they would be able to release the prisoners; but by weakening the hands of the Go vernment the House would indefinitely prolong the time when the prisoners could return to their home*.

The debate was resumed at half-past seven by Mr Pyke. Up to the present the balance of opinion in the House has been inimical to the bill.

Mr Pykc said one gxid tiling iv his speech, viz., that the Government were so afraid of Sir Gco. Grey that they would rather have Beelzebub and his imps on the Government benches. This was the signal for a general laugh. After a solemn pause, Mr Pyke appealed to the Government whether his statement was correct, aud receiving an affirmative nod remarked: "Ah, I kuew I was right." He cautioned the Government that if they had a giant's strength not to use it as a giant, lest some small David with a stone with a sliug should strike them dead.

Mr Reeves was seized with the spirit of Mars iv his oration on the bill. He said it was mere pusilliuamity for the Government with SOD armed warriors on the coast to stacd in dread of 140 Maories, and he won dered how every member of the House did not jump to his feet, and volunteer to shoulder his rifle and march to Parihaka. He threatened to stouewall the bill till the expiry of the period of detention. Mr Reeves staud3 about Gf t 2in in his boots, and would make an excellent grenadier, but he would afford a capital mark for ths eneinie's oulle's.

Mr Russell had a suspicion that Mr Reeves must be au Irishman, because while he condemned the detention of the prisoners ns unjust, he wanted to release them aud then march and liijut them.

Mb Hutchinsox delivered a most effec tive opecch ou the bill. Throughout his voice was serious, and at times pathetic, as he pleaded for justice to the natives. His age, no less than the weighty character of remarks, commanded respect from all sides of the House, and his remarks were listened to with profound attention, and silence was broken only occasionally by a " Hear " from Sir George Grey. Mr Hutchison was par ticularly happy in dwelling ou the Gover nor's share iv the detention of the prisoners, expressing his astouiahment that His Excel lency in the face of his royal instructions could participate in such a gross injustice. .Quoting from these instructions he showed that the Governor is directed to do all in his power to promote religion aud justice amongst the natives, and to protect them from wrong, and he went ou to argue that the detention of the Maoris without trial was a breach of those instruclious.

Mr Tole spoke well last night ou the Maori Prisoners' Bill, contending that they should insert n clause ensuring trial. Mk Harris made a speech coutaiuiug a happy mixture of pathos and acid humor. lie referred to the Waikato settler's sad experiences ot the war. Notwithstaadinj; thia he coudemued the bill as cruel, aud re" ferred to Major Atkinson as the member

for Sugar Loaf, and said that the conntrv was being led by-the nose by Taranaki When a^ked the other day when the stand mg army on the West Coast was to be removed, Mr Bryco replied that they had better ask Te Whiti. Mr Harm, cZ 1 mcuting on this, asked how lone the country was to be governed by Te Whiti and which member of the Government re presented him in his absence, and would' like to be called by that name. Hu thoueht a Bill should be passed locking up Taranaki members. He was afraid haviDg passed this bill the Government would some night seize all Opposition members at their lodgings aud smuggle them away i n h.. Hinemoa to Dunediu. Te Wheoro said he could state positively that if the Govern ment would point out the positions of the lando to be restored to the West Cbaat natives and release the prisoners there would be no lighting. They -should releaaa the prisoners while the soldiers were there not afterwards. If released without trial' they would be a source of trouble for rnanv years. The natives were not able to indf cate their characters when charged by Parris with causing trouble. Mr Andrews quoted from Mr Whitaker'a upeech in the Oouacil last session, in which b.3 stated that the prisoners would be tried at the earliest opporl unity. Mr Hamlin accused the Government of breaking faith with the House. The House divided ou the amendment, that "It is inadvisable to proceed with the Bill till the native policy is discussed." The amendment was negatived by 28 to 14, and the original motion for the second bill put. The .Speaker declared that the ayes had it, and' Mohi Tawhia, called out in good English amidst laughter, " The noes have it." The second reading was carried by 30 to 14, ■ DIVISION LIST. The following is the division list on the secondreadiug of the Maori Prisoners' Bill-_ Ayes, 30: Allwiight, Atkinson, Bain (teller), Ballanco, Beetham, Bowen, Bitch Dick, Gisborne, Hall, Hurst, fl. Hu^ house, Johnston, Kelly, Kenny, McOau»haD McLean, Murray, Pitt, Kolleston, Russell (teller), Seymour, Shanks, Sheehan, Stevens Sutton, Swanson, Trimble, and Whitaker' Noes, 14 : DeLuutour, Fisher J. T., Grey' George, Harria (teller), Hutchison '('teller)' Lundon, Montgomery, Seddon, Tawhai! Te Wheoro, Tole, Tomoana, and Turn bull.

Latest Parliamentary.

THE NATIVE LANDS BILL. The rumor that the Government will drop the Native Lauds Bill is uufounded. They will press the Bill, but probably will amend it considerably.

Mr Whitaker presented a petition from the Waipawa Couuty Council, containing suggestions as to local government. The "New Zealand Times" to-day. eulogises Mr bheehan for his action on the Maori Prisoners' Bill, and for his many sterling and statesmanlike qualities. - NATIVE EXPENDITURE. The return of contingent native expeodi. ture contains the following items :—Piad £7 for harrows for Te Ngakau to J. \y, I Ellis, Aohea; sugar and rice for Eewi ',"'; Mauiapoto, £3 Gs 4d, Hill, Alexandra; H. Pollen, Gisborne, medical advice, £30 ---flour arid sugar, £10, Home and Reid''' § Taurauga. These were incurred during the past four months. A LAMENTABLE DISCLOSURE. In ths petition of William Halliday, of Auckland, the petitioner states that while % uuder medical treat meut at Auckland hospi. § tal his daughters Sarah, Mary, and Alice, were committed to the Home for Neglected Children. The authorities of the Home scut his daughter Sarah to service in Wai kato. She was detained there against her will, contrary to Jaw, after the term of/bejf. committal expired, and while still in ser vice was debauched by a Maori. The peti tioner prays redress. The ( ommittce re ports tuat the case appears a very hard one," but not one the committee can provide a remedy for except to recommend it for the consideration of the Auckland Benevolent' Society. LIBERAL VICTORY IN VICTORIA; $

Sir George Grey and several members oJ the Liberal party have jointly signed a congratulatory message to Sir Graham Berry, and cabled it to Melbourne to be read at the meeting of- the Victoria Parliament. Some members of the Liberal party, however, declined to sign it oa the ground that it should be addressed to Sir John O'Shaugnessy, to whom they think the credit of securing the Liberal tnajority'io. Victoria belongs.

TELEGRAMS.

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COROMANDEL, this day. I BELL-RINGJERS. The Lynch Family of Bell-ringers opened here last evening to a crowded house.

GKAHAMSTOVVN, this day. Allturuia.—The crushing is looking well at the battery; also at the Whau. The latter got a show of gold iuthe intermediate workiug. To-day work on the low lerel is resumed. The Devon tributers have staried to siuk, The last ciusliing was not a. good oue. ;j. Arrived: Advance, schooner, from Lyt teltou with grain and produce. The Victoria Company have resumed driviug on the leader, the manager now being confident it was the Vale of Avoca reef very much improved in size and appearance since it was first cut.

The Golden Bar Lave cut another leader, showing good indication. The Thames County Council have recerred advice that their grant to the Big Pump is illegal. Thi3 is likely to have a bad effect on the shares of adjoining mines. t James AlcEnteer had his thumb cat of! in the Alburniu mine to-day.

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NAPIER, thUdis^ii BOGUS QUAKTZ. _y« A scientific examination of the so-called gold bearing quartz from Te Anti shows it contains no gold. The metallic appearance is due to a refraction of light through the fractured portions of the surface. Tho «p* pearauce misled old gold diggers and defied the microscope, but pressure applied to the fracture disturbed the reflections of light, and disclosed the true character of the ap pearance. The stone is of the Jasper family. A lire this morning destroyed $wp old cottages insured iv the South British for £150, and ie the New Zealand Compony for £100. WELLINGTON, this day.*

NATIVE WILL CASE.

The native will case, Nahe v. Tomoann occupied the Supreme Court all yesterday, and is not likely to conclude to-day. The case is to test the validity of the will of tw deceased Karaitaua. For the defence^ was alleged he was insane at the tiros « making the will. >; HOKITIKA, this dajr. I

THE MAPOURIKI DIGGINGS.

From Okarito there is otlicial news loln« effect that the Mapouriki diggings •» showing well. Messrs Cunningham M" party (three) obtained 10J ozs. of gold J« fourtecu day, and Messrs Graham and party expect at ieast 24 oz*. for a month's wore. These claims are close to Yates' ground, but arc worked at a somewhat higher level. A share in oue claim was recently soId_B" Mr Patrick for £50. There are over fitV men on the ground, and.as soon as flw*; weather sets in there will be a large OCCW" sion to of population- A company is w'l* floated to work .six acres of ground » Kanieri, to be worked by a turbine wb«V the wash dirt to bo taken from the top w Die bottom on the open-face system. 1 CHKISTCHUKCU, this day.

INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

Yesterday, in response to the request" the committee of mauagement of the if I*]? trial Exhibition, the Government appointea the Hon. J. B. Gresson, Mayor of tf'Jr church, aud Messrs Cunningham, Ingi»i Wakeiield, aud Colbeck, MH.IUto in spect and report upon the Exhibition. The Commissioners leave Wellington w day, and inspect it ou WednCKWj morning. A NEW SPECIAL SETTLEMENT. W. H. Clements left for Auckland an* Whaugarei yesterday to select I»Bdfort'£ Co-operative land Society for the purp<| ? l of establishing a SDecial settlement. | The weather coutiuues unusually nne.4 DUKEDIN, this day.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB.

At the Jockey Club annual meeting'!, was state! that the year's receipts if*' ; over £0',oU0; bulauce carried forWW 8* Foul Play is scratched for the Ss^ A largo meeting of railway emjpkWJj canied a resolution protesting agaW" reductions in pay. J

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1880.



Special Advertisements. OXOCK-TAKING BARGAINS. In preparation for Stock-tiking, William Battray has REDUCED tho PRICES of his Largo and Well-assorted Stock of IMDIKS' COSTUMES, SKIRTS, and ULSTERS, in order t > effect a Clearance. COSTUMES at 37b Cd Rodusod to 25a COBTUMKS at 10a Reduced to 25s COSTUMES at 45a Reduced to 27s Cd COBTUMKB at 65h Reduced to 42s COSTUMES at 70s Reduced to 15a SKIRTS at 8a fid Reduced to 5s 9d SKIRTB at 12u 6d Reduced to 8a Gd SKIRTS at 188 6d Reduced to 13a 6d SKIRTS at 25h Reduced to 15i A Splendid Uuo of ULSTERS at 22s 6d (worth 25h) lire now Red need to 18a Cd. WIJLJJAM JK/ATTRAY, DUAWSIt, VWTMKIi, & SILK MERCER, Nkvv Zkalanju Mourns, tX, Qneen-fitroot, Auckland,



Special Advertisements. T>HI"TCIPAL CARPKT WAREHOUSE.— 1 Tho Largest and Cheapest Stock of Tapos '.ry. Brussels, Felt, Kidderminster. Juto and Hemp Carpet 3 are to bo seen at tho City Hall Arcado. Carpets made and iltted to an &^OL roo ra . & CBANWJ?Uii Five per Cent. Discount for Cash at time of Purchase, IKON & BRASS IIircnSTEADS.— Upwards of 350 in stock to Select from, and all sizes— from 2jft. wide to 6ft. wide. Stump, French, Half-Tester, folding Stretchers. Invalid's Chair-Hods. A Great Variety of Wood Bedsteads to suit every class) of cu3tpmor. Children's Bedsteads and Cote various styles). ..«^- T ,r T GARLICK & CRANVY ELL. City Hall Arcade. Five per Cent. Discount for Cash at timt of Purchase. B~ KDDINu OF ALL SIZES kept ready for Delivery. All our Botlding ia made at our own Factory. Kiwpok Down and Feather Beds ■ Hair. Fibre, Flock and Klax Mat trasae's: Pillows and Bolsters ot every kind • Spring Mattrasaes and Palliasses foran'ysizo bedstead, Mattrasses re-made WIUX<Wa§AKLTCK & CRANWELL. Fiv per Cent. Discount for Cash at time of Purchase. EDKOOM FUKNH'UHK-the Plainest and Il.indsomest—to bo seen at tho City Hall Arcade, at Prices to suit the workingman, tho middle class, and tho rich; wsiut boar.) ing-house and hotel-kcopors. \V ard robes. Chest Drawers, Toilet Tables, Washstanrts, Commodes. T ,, r _ T T GAKLICK & CR AN WELL. Five vcr Cent. Discount for Cash, ai time of Purchase. riIOILiKT aU ASSES~and TOILET- WAV. X.- X Wo study to keap such a Stock as to be ab!o to plcaso every taate. Every bizo in Toilet Glasses, and a Splendid Variety of Toilot-ware : Pier Glasses —vory pretty Chimney Glasses ju»t opened. UAKLICK. & CUANWKLL, City Hall Arcado. Five per Ceixt. Discount for Ca3h at time of Purchase. Tn.KA WING -ROOM AND DINING-ROOM 1J KUItNITUKK always on view and mado to order on a short notice Suites ready for delivery, and a Largo Assortment of Coverings to select from. Centre and Occasional Tables, Chetllouicrs, Whatnots, Cornices. Fenders, and Fireirona. pHURCH FUHNITUKK, HALL FUHNI- V./ TURK, Library and Olllco Furniture, Kitchen Furniture, Self-acting Roller Ulinds, Fioor Cloth, ail kiuda or Kuruish ing Goods. FURNISH YOUK lIOUSK FHOJI THE AIITV TJALL GAKLICK & CRANWELL, PKOKBIETOBS. ?<»« per Cent. Discount for Cash at time o Purrchase. TjiXPIKAT lON OF LEAS E. In conseauenco of tho Lcaso of. tholPremiacs expiring in August, "YTILNK & find it necessary to hold, a GIIEAT CLEANING SALE OP THE WHOLE OF THEIR STOCK POU QNE jyjTONTH QNLY. Every article In tho house will bo oflored AT OV UNDER COST PRICE", FOR CASH. Sale to commenco THUR3DAY, July 1, ISSO. M. & C. wonld Invite their friends and tho public to take advantage of this Shlo, as it will bo a GENUINE one. The who'o of their new and Fashionable Goods (without reservation) in every department must be sold. N.B.—Country orders wIU ba faithfully exe cuted. MILNE & CIIOYCE, CHEAP3IDK HOUSE, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. A U.CKLAND CLOTHING FACTORY. LOCAL INDUSTRY. TAILORING DEPAKTMKNT. J. B. Robinso.v has the honour to an nounce that he has secured the services of an eminent fashionablo Cutter from Sydney, and a competent staff of, Tailors, and has mado extensivo pre parations for tho manufacture ot colonial cloths ; and is now in a position to supply Men's, "i'ouths's and Boy's Suits made to measure, at Kng lish.slop prices on tho sliorteat notice. Suits made to order on twelve houra' notice.' Colonial Ttfeed Trousers, made] to measure at 13s Cd, on six hours' notice. All Tweeds guaranteed we'l shrunk. Ab it Is intended to dovoto the whole of the resources of tho Establishment solely to the mnnufacturo of Men's Youths'and Boy's Clothing, tho present Stock of Ready-made Gooda will be sold at prime cost, to make room for those of^our own manufacture. J. B. ROBINSON, A UCKLAND /-ILGTHING T^ACTORY QUEEN-STREKT Two doors below Tonk'a Auction Mart). A POIHEC AKIES' HALL. OPPOSITE THU POST-OFFICE. MESSRS SHARLAND & CO., DISPKNdING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL URUGGISTS. Messrs Sharland & Co. have thte day taken into their business Mh A. W. GARDNER (Latis of Canterbury, Englandl, Certificated Member of the Pharmaceutical Sooiety of Great Britain, who will manage the Dispensing and Retail duties of this establishment. Mr A. W. Gardner brings high testimonials from many eminent Phycicians and Surgeons in Ken", Kngland, which give a guarantee to the public of Auckland that flrat-olasa skill and efficiency will be leading features in our business. Mr F. C. biiARLAND will succeed Mr J. C Sharland in the general control and conduct of our Wholesale and Manufacturing Department. We shall continue to import, bi-monthly, from Europe and America, Drugs, Chemicals, Mag netic Instruments, Hlastic Belts, Trusses, Air and Water Cushions, Pillows, Waterproof Sheetingj, Invalid and Domestic Appliances, Surgical Instruments, Nursery Requisites, Family and Homoeopathic Medicines, Brushes of every description, all guaranteed. Medicine Chbst3 and Shipping Supplied, Mcdlcinci promptly despatched to tho Country (list-icts and the South Sea Islands. TJOYAL [NSURANCE pOMPANY (FIRE AND LI?K). CAPITAL £2,000,000 With Unlimited Liability ov tub Share holders. Accumulated Funds injhand EXCEED .. .. £4,000,000. Revenue :— From Firo Premiums 16770,000. From Life Premiums £216,000. Exclusive of Interest on Investments. This Company continues to accept FIRE RIsKS on every description of Insurablo Pro perty AT TnE LOWEST RATES OBTAINABLE CLAIMS FOR LO3SKS are Promptly and Liberally Adjusted without reference else where, and immediately paid at tho Company's Bankers in Auckland. GEO, W. JONES, Chief Agent for Province ot Auckland. Office: Shortlandstreet. May 22,1880. Influential Agents required for tho Suburbs and throughout tho Province where the Com pany is not already represented ABSOLUTE SALji OF DRAPERY, COSTUMES and MILLINERY Previous to Stock-taking. A. LINABURY & CO. Have determined toleflect a clearance sale of their entire stock of WINTER DRKSS GOODS, COSTUMES MILLINERY, JACKETS, MANTLES FLANNELS, BLANKETS, FANCY GOODS MANCHESTER GOODS, Kic, Eto, FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Extraordinary Bargains in|Millinery and Under clothing. Groat Reductions in Costume and Mantle De partmont. Immense Reductions in Dress Goods, Fancy Goow, Children's Costumes, &o. Tho wholo of our Block lias been carefully Hcvifjed untl Marked at BX'i'KAOWnNAUY LOW PRICES. Dressmaking on f ho Prcmiaca. Coutumoa niudo in it hours'notice A. JjINAUUUY & Co., 2Qi and. 200. Quoon-utroot,