i ...rowing in tho London market, ill. Murray dcfonded tho property tax as i intt even less inquisitorial than an incomo • in favour of which the other side had nnkon so strongly. Ho likewise supported ___ nrnnosal for local linanco on economic biSoles < Localities, if left to their own Sources in. that way, would tako good care nt to tax highor than was absolutely necc-- and would expend money to tho very bcst'ndvanlago. .MB MONTUOJiKBV.who has been i"cuba linii f°r solnc llays t>usf' c°mmon'ceil to ' hatch his financial eg>; at 8 o'clock, in at '-t 0 £ volumiuous notes. Mr Montgomery is.one of those men who n Rochefoucauld had in his mind when he wrote "The art of using moderate abilities to advantage wins rJraUo, and often acquires moro reputation thanreal brilliancy." The membor for ..karoa • t |, e very reverse of brilliant. Bis delivery • s i otV and laboured} ho, mouths his words in a manner which Hamlet would have compared to tlio hat of a town crier, and his accent is further marred by very broad North ot Ireland provincialism. Ho often sots Lindley Murray at utter defiance. The first part of his speech was merely a repeti tion of the criticism by Messrs Mo.s and Uallancc. He accused tho Treasurer of copying the celebrated Yankee financier, who said, " Let us keep within our menus, ovon if we have to borrow money to do it." Ho declaied his intention to oppose the jj C er Tax, nud condemned tho Property Tax and local government proposals, and measure to make both ends meet. Not £50,000, but nearer £200,003, would have to bo struck off, irrespective of personal or party feeling. He counseled niombcrs to lay aside party spirit, and do all they po3 fiibly could to assist the colony out of its present difficulties. In the past they had been intoxicated with its prosperity, but those days had gone by, and the most rigid economy would be necessary to keep things straight. If this House was true to itself in carrying out that principle they would yet be able to pull through tluir difficulties and make things como out right. Ho regretted that such a false issue as the piescnt motion had be.n raised, but at the same time when the motion came to tlio voto ho should feel bound to vote for it. The speech occupied three-quarters of an hour, Mr HURST congratulated the last speaker. During the debate no more statesmanlike speech had been made. Ho deprecated party feeling in the serious financial condi tion of the colony. Tho frivolous uso of the term "repudiation" by the member for Waitemata caused him much pain. He know they were not thathou. member's own opinions, but they wero calculated to seriously injure the colony at home, more especially when we had been on tho verge of committing an act of bankruptcy. Ho re garded disputes as to the difference of a few thousaud pounds iv matters of account as beside tho main issue beforo the country. They should c:chew recrimination over the past, and address themselves to the future. .New members were fortunately not respon sible for thoso joyous ilnucing days inn fool's paradise on borrowed money. He s_id that the public work's policy had not caused the existing depression, which was attributable to other circumstances. There had been during the last two years a dimi nished harvest, depression in tho wool market, anil excess of immigration beyond the Colony's powers of absorption. He quoted Sir George Grey's telegrams of the 18th April, 1579, aud February, 1579, order ing 5,0U0 more immigrants, when even the man in the street knew immigration was already over done. The pioicut depression was caused by a wave of depression reach ing these Colonies of late. He believed, as a commercial man, it was no use nursing evils. The Government had been desirous of avoiding " panic action," but the House should stop auy new work, and only gradu ally complete works in bam!. Au impres sion of the cll'ects of increased taxation would be largely decreased revenue trom all sources, particularly the land fund aud Customs revenue. Tho Colony never yet paid interest and sinking fund out of revenue. They could not continue sending thrco millions of gold out of the Colony. Wc should never realize our real position until we sent actual cash away in payment of interest and sinking fund, and then the Ministerial Benches would not be such an object of ambition. (Ironical cheers.) He ventured to predict that the returns would not show more than twenty thousand people who would pay the Property Tax, which was not so inquisitorial as the" British Income Tax. The Piako Swamp Company was taxable on agro s valuation without, stock for a tax of £532 10s. The original Land Tax would be less than half that sum. Another private pro perty bought several years a;.o for £2,750 at the precent valuation was £2,107, and tax on it was £1 7s OJ. The present Property Tax would be, without counting sheep and cattle, £39 12s 3d. He denied that the Property Tax would press severely on the poor con sumer. He disliked the Beer Tax, but considered it justified by necessity. He did not believe an Income Tax would realise the funds required. Tho people of the colony must bo educated up to realise that increased depression was inevitable. He was not in any way influenced by the Go vernment beyond the manner in which they might administer the affairs of the country. Many taunts had been cast at him for his conduct last session, with which ho nad borne, but he knew that truth would prevail. No pecuniary considerations had ever influenced his political action. He was actuated simply and purely by a sense of deep responsibility, and the difficulties of the Colony, which he did not thou regard in any worse light than now. His conduct was influenced by public reasons. Ho would regret deeply if he had been guilty of dishonourable conduct. He had never received any favours from mem bers of the Government or the House, and he challenged any member to say ho had ever asked for or received a favour. He re gretted that the member for Mount Ida mis construed his action la.t session. He de sired to repeat to the House the statement mado out of tho House that for seven days before he became a Government supporter- Ministers being strangers to him, and never having influenced his conduct—he had intimated his intention. Would they have a tyranny set up to be exercised by one man over a body of members ? Three weeks before he went to Sir Georgo Grey and asked him to relieve him of responsi bility. He wa~ sorry tne membor for the Thames, being so much engaged, did not attach the importance to that intimation which was intended. He would be sorry to depart in tho slightest degree from a straightforward, honourable line of conduct in politics. He would be fonnd endeavour ing to the utmost of his ability to effect reasonable and fair retrenchment: not with a view of impairing the public service, but of rendering it lcs3 disagreeable to the Government in carrying out retrenchment by authorising it by order of the House. Mr Hurst's speech occupied nearly three quarters of an hour. It was well delivered, and created a favourable impression. He was loudly cheered at the close. The debate, so far, has been character ised by a temperate tone, in happy contrast to the opening speeches of the leaders of the respective parties. Mr Saunders, who began by declaring that he hardly knew on which side he would vote, in the next breath indicated that he sympathised with tbe Government by characterising the amendment as a moro attempt to restore Sir Georgo Grey to the Ministerial benches. He strongly con demned Mr Reader Wood's reference to repudiation; but said if the Treasurer, instead of burying himself in Wellington, »aw more of the real industries of the Colony, he would hesitate to impose taxation in the way he proposed. Mr Saunders, who is the representative of on agricultural constituency, went on lb deprecate increased taxation on the farmer. He is a vegetarian and cold-water drinker, on which, however, he keeps fat, and declares that tea and sugar arc luxuries, and he docs not care how much they arc taxed. He then goes off into a digression, regretting sectarian differences, and wishes doctors were abolished. Mr Reid, who is a journalist, made a practical speech, and referred to the facilities for smuggling in the neighbour hood of Auckland. Ho drew a graphic picture of tho triumphant procession of the Local Industries Commissioners on the West Coast dtiving four iv hand. He con cluded by stating that when the Auckland Jour deserted their general Wood waa lieutenant and tbe three others non-com missioned officers. They turned and plunged poisoned swords into friends.

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Legislative Council.

QUESTIONS, &C,

Mr Waterhouse gave notice to ask, " If the Government have authorised any further inscription of stock ?" Sir F. D. Bell gave notice to ask, "If Sir Julius Vogel is entitled to any commission on the conversion of the last loan ?" Colonel Whitmore gave notice to re-com •n't the Impounding Bill for the insertion of 8 provision re trespass on unfeuced lands. VOLUNTE-R MISCONDUCT. . Mr Whitaker laid a report of the enquiry into the alleged volunteer misconduct at the tote review on the table, and Colonel Whit low withdrew his motion for an enquiry in Wnsequence.

W ~_ED_ AyIFE S SISTER MARRIAGE RILL. Mr Mante 1 moved tho second reading of tho Deceased Wife's Sister Marriage Bill Captain Eraser supported and Colonel Wlutmore opposed the measure. On a division sixtecu voted for and twelve against the Bill. The result was received with cheers. PASSING OP BILLS. I The Dog Registration Bill, Brands aud Branding Bills, and Wellington Racing UUbs Bill, wore passed through connnitteo. DECEASED HUSBAND'S BROTHER'S MAR RIAGE BILL. Mr Peter gave notice to introduce a De ceased Husband's Brother's Marriage Bill (Laughter.) The Council adjourned at 5 p.m.

Latest Parliamentary.

A TAURANGA PETITION. The Native Affairs Connnitteo in tho ca. c of Mrs Douglas', of Tauranga, claim ti> hind, report that they have no recom mendation to make. A MIDDLE PARTY. Many of Sir Georgo Grey's supporters talk ol forming a Middle Party after the present no-confidence motion is settled. Many now supposed to be the staunchest supporters of the Government will join it. My belief is, after division, Grey's sup porters will be numerically small. COLONEL THIMBLE. Colonel Trimble, Chairman of the Native Affairs Committee, is vory painstaking and industrious, and makes nn excellent and impartial chairman. Tho question of tho payment of thrco hundred to Kecs in tho Maori prisoners' brief, for which no work was done, will be referred to the Public Accounts Committee. A ISEW LEADER Mr Ballancc appears to be tho coming Opposition leader.

Operations on Waimate Plains.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

(BY TELEGRAPH).

KAIHAKU, this day.

THE CAMP SHIFTED. The camp was shifted from Ngakumikumi to a place called Pungarehu, about two miles from Parihaka, aud close to the fences which tho Maoris persist in erecting ncro.s the road. This morning the telegraph box was immediately erected aud communica tion established by 11 a.m. The new road mado by the Constabulary goes the whole distance. The natives presented a few kits ot" potatoes. The Hon. J. Bryce was pre sent at the new camp whilst the tents were pitched, and remains there for a time it is thought. KIHIKIHI, this day. A NEW CAMP. The mon of this camp will bo moved on to Wnitaka river to-morrow and thero form a now camp. There will then be but three miles between the two camps. Tho tele graph lines will be pushed through at once.

THE GREAT SWAMP A MYTH.

Winter is fairly Jupon us, and all at the two camps of Kaikahu and Ngakuniikuini ate engaged in providing against the iuclcmeucici of the weather by erecting some kind of shelter over cooking places, anil protecting the tents from the wintry winds by screens of flax aud manuka. Road making is uot neglected, and overy lino day large parties of men aro busily employed in clearing and partially formiug the line laid out by Mr Hursthouse. This lino, from the camp at Kaikahu northwards m far as the Waitaha stream, passes over a piece of country bett.r adapted for road-making than that further south, but between Waitaha and the camp at Ngakumtkumi the country ii rougher, especially in the vicinity of Parihaka. The dismal swamp, the bottomless morass, the quaking bog of the newspaper correspon dent, has not been met with. Numerous small swamps cover the country, and larger ones are to be found near the sea beach, but the line of road chosen avoids these latter. No reliance has been placed upon Maori information or advice, hence our escape from the dilliculties anticipated by some. The natives fondly believe that a wet winter in a naturally fat-from-dry tract ol country would necessitate a retreat, at all event., until the spring, and it was anti cipated by some that we should lind it dilli cult to keep communication with the com missariat depOt at Opunakc open, in conse quence of the flooded state of tbe river after a day or two's rain. Those who hoped that these disasters would occur have b_en doomed to disappointment, for a reserve of rations is always kept in storo in anticipa tion of wet weather. ATTITUDE OF THE NATIVES. The natives continue to behave in a very sulky and uncommunicative manner. No trustworthy information is to be gathered from them iv regard to the existence of dray tracks between their various settle ments and the beach, and they refuse to sell potatoes or other produce to the Con stabulary. One or two attempts have been made by them to mislead the ofliccrs in connection with the best lino of road through the country, and in consequence personal investigation is now alone trusted to when information is required. AMUSEMENTS IN CAMP. Tho camp at Parihaka has an American bowling saloon and a skittle alley for the amusement of tbe men in long evenings, and rough-built reading-rooms have been erected for those of a literary turn, whilst Ngakumikumi camp boasts of a billiard s.leoa and a hot pie and coffee shop. Meanwhile Tc Whiti is waiting for some thing to turn up. He expects that the Constabulary, when they have made the roads meet, wiJlgo to Parihaka and boast of their success in the face of his exertions, and he thus hopes to gain the opportunity desired —of proclaiming his independence and rais ing the rejected stone to be the head-stone of the corner. In expectation of this Tohu ha. intimated to his followers that ho does not anticipate anything important to happen until September. EXPECTED RELEASE OF THE PRISONERS. It will be remembered that a number of •the ploughmen who were tried at Taranaki were dealt summarily with and sentenced to two month.' imprisonment for creating a ; riot and disturbance and ordered to find bail for their peaceable behaviour, failing which they were to be kept in prison for a further period of on. year. This fourteen months will soon expire, and probably ibe Government may not see its way to detain them longer, and they will be liberated in consequence. Should this be the case, Te Whiti may be influenced in his future policy by the accounts brought by the returned" prisoners of the welfare and wishes of those remaining in prison, and a new turn may be thus given to tho tide of affairs at Parihaka and the Waimate Plains. At present wc have no cause to believe that Te Whiti is at all inclined to relax his efforts to secure an acknowledg ment of the independence of the Maoris, and the establishment of a purely Native settlement, free from Biiti.h control at Parihaka. Should the prisoners, or part of them, return he may perhaps elaborate some fresh scheme of a kindred nature to ploughing, and employ the natives who havo not yet been in prison, who will be disengaged, in consequence of the returned prisoners being at home to supply their loss should tbey also be sent to gaol. If it is possible, it certainly appears expedient to your correspondent, to keep all the prisoners where they are until the native difficulty is entirely settled, and defiuite terms come to with the whole of the natives of the coast. We are no nearer to apermanentscttlement of the native question now than we were when the ploughing commenced a year ago. To Whiti pleads that his followers are not British subjects, and if such is the case, they have no claim upon the British laws tor protection, and cannot appeal to the Habeas Corpus Act. They are consequently prisoners, who have been taken and kept in gaol, because it is neces sary for the peace of the country that they should be kept out of the way. They can appeal to no tribunal, and as they are treated well in person, clothed and fed in a way wbich is a vast improvement upon their normal state, it would appear to be to their best interests that they, should be kent out of danger, and expedient for the welfare of tho colony that they should remain where they are. They arc practi cally prisoners of war, a war which they have provoked, but which, thanks to our fnrb- .ranee, has not resulted in bloodshed, and tnev are doubtles* still sufficiently under the influence of To Whiti to become agahi his tools in anyJnrther aggressive schemes he may promote. Te Wh ti Iks shown no inclination to desist from his Snt actions; on the contrary he has again given the ducction of aliaus to Tohu, Who is the man of action, aud whose servants the prisoners arc lohu h doubtless quiescent * t^W* *»* not from lack of inclination, hut from want

of men. It is to the best Interests of tho country that he should be kept at that. NATIVES AND PARLIAMENT. Natives are exceedingly inquisitive with respect to the sayings and doings of Parlia ment. Te Whiti and his people imagine that the policy of tbc Parihaka prophet en gases the whole attention of the two Houses, and they think and hope that the prisoners in Otago and Hokitika will eat up tho live million loan. With the natives generally, Wellington is the meeting place of tho European Parliament and Parihaka of the Maori Parliumenf, a n tho latter they consider of far more import ance, and engaged iv work of a more lasting character than the former. THE FUTURE OUTLOOK. When the Ngaknniikumi camp is shifted to Muugiir.'ui on the Wnituha stream but live miles will separate the two camps and Unit can be traversed on horseback without going on to the beach at all. Tho road is to be made passable for carts, and the stream temporarily bridged. All these|arc useful works, which will be wanted beforo long, for if your correspondent has any foresight at all tho native difficulty will have to bo settled at Piuihakn. Te Whiti will not be ignored, and he must keep up tho excite ment in order to prcssrvo his iuflucnco with the natives. He must keep ou doing some thing or his followers will murmur. He has preserved peace hitherto, and it may be that the lo^s of his influence means the beginning of war, and if such is the case our supremacy ought to be secured beforo To Whiti's influence is lost. We have by far the best of the game, but much romains to bo done.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., R.M.) DRUNKKNNE.S. James Murrill was fined ss, and Jnno Jackson, John Leonard, Auuio Roily, and Edward Bywatcr, 10s each. AGED MARY. Mary Collins, an old offendor, was charged under the Vagrant Act with boiug mi habitual drunkard and an idle and disorderly person. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Sho had only recently como out of prison aud would like to return. His Worship considered that sho was too well treated at Mount Eden, and thought it best not to send her at all. Sub-Inspector Partly said tho public would be relieved of her preseuco if sho i went to prison. Prisoner : I nm much obliged for your recommendation. Six months' imprisonment with hard labour. INGRAT-TUDF.. William Cook was charged with the larceny of a gold watch, albert chain, and locket, on tho 20th January last, value £'22, tho property of Charles Hunt, of Auckland. Sub-Inspector Partly stated that the prisoner was employed on the Flagship on Regatta Day, nnd took the opportunity of robbing Charles Hunt of his watch, (Sic, aud disposing of tho articles at Dargavillc. Remanded until Monday next. ALLEGED LARCENY OF A GUN. Francis Hedges was charged with the larceny of a gun from an office, ou tho Ilth March last, value £6, tho property of Thomas Jones, of Whangarei. Sub-Inspector Pardy introduced tho case for the prosecution. Mr Tyler appeared for tho accused, and was desirous that the case should proceed as defendant was incurriu.l?. expenses in keeping his witnesses from the Waikato iv Auckland. Sub-Inspector Pardy pressed for an ad journment for reasons which he explained. It was finally decided to open the ca.o, aud witnesses for the prosecution were called. Arthur Hardy, storekeeper, Dargaville, deposed : 1 kuow Thomas Jones, of Whan garei. Had a gun of his iv my possession about sixteen months ago. Hud it in my house for eight months. Used the Run fre quently. As Jones wanted the gun I sewed it up in sacking and gave it to Captain Somcrvillo of the Minnie Casey steamer. This was in October last. He wished it to be convoyed on to Mr Jones. Should know the gun by its general appearance, and one or two marks upon it. His Worship said this was not evidence unless the gun was produced. Sub-Inspector Pardy said ho only wished to do what was fair and right. His Worship : I am quite sure of that. The gun was sent for, and after consider able delay, was brought into Court by Detective Brcnnan. Mr Tyler : I began to thiuk the gun was stolen again. Witness : I believe this is tho gun ; this is the sacking in which it was packed. Mr Tyler : Allow mo to see the gun. Witness : The maker's name is Richards ; the ram-rod wus broken, but has been repaired; brass-work has been put on. The right hammer was loose, a new screw has been inserted sine- I scut the gun away. There is a flaw iv the breech, a small crack. I gave this description to the police before I saw the gun. I don't think 1 have any doubt. I bclicvo this is the gun which I gave to Captain Somcrville. Sub-Inspector Pardy: Have you any doubt, Mr Hardy ? Witness: I have no doubt but it is the same identical gun. Cross-examined by &.r Tyler : Was next shown the gun by Detective Brcnau in the presence of Detective Jeffrey and Messrs Jones and Vare. Afterwards retired with Mr Jones to the " Army and Navy " where we were staying. Had some conversation about the guv at Hclensvillc on Friday last. Had no donbt whatever about the gun. Mr Tyler said witness evidenced some doubt when questioned by Sub-Inspector Pardy. Witness: I had not then examined the gun ; but having seen the marks I had no doubt. Wm. Somcrville, captain of the Minnie Casey, corroborated Mr Hardy's evidence. In answer to Mr Tyler, he admitted he idid not see the gun in the accused's posses sion. Meredith Rountrce, clerk in the office at the time, deposed, to receiving the gun of Captain Somervillo. To Mr Tyler: Defendant was then master of the Gemini. He had a gun on board. It was a bouble-barrelled. It was something like the one in Court, but did not think jt was the fame, as there was a gun in charge iv the office at the same time. Detective Jeffrey brought in half a dozen guns for witness's inspection, but ho could not give any positive description beyond its being double-barrelled. Mr Tyler showed that the works in the barrel, about which so much had been said, were " trade marks" of the maker. Albert Barker, chief clerk of the Kai para Steam Shipping Company, Auckland, deposed to seeing a gun in the store, but could not say how it came there. It was there about nine months, sewed up in sacking, without an address. Missed the gun on the eleventh of March. 'The sacking was left behind. He reported .t to the police on the same day. Detective Brenuan took the sacking. That produced is the same as the gun was wrapped in. Spoke to Captain Hedges about the loss of the gun, as he thought one of the men had taken it—a man who had been working in the store. Had previously spoke to a clerk, Lacon, nbout it, but he could not account for the lo»s. Captain Hedges called after tho man, but he did not heed the call. Had not seen the man since.

The case was proceeding as we went to press. _________________________

THE SUEZ MAIL.

OIiIENT STEAM NAVIGATION

COMPANY,

The annual meeting of the Orient Steam Navigation Company (Limited) was held on April 27 at Feuchurch Avenue, to receive the report of the mauagers, Messrs F. Green and Co., and Messrs Anderson, An dersoa and Co. A dividend of 5 per cent, for the year, payable forthwith, was declared. The managers reported that proposals^ had been made to them by several companies formed for the importation of dead meat from Australia, the acceptance of any one of which would have involved giving more or less of an exclusive control of tho meat business by their line to a single company. This had not been deomed advisable, but it had been decided in preference to fit the steamers with cold-air midlines, and to carry dead meat like ordinary cargo for all comers on freight, thus- creating for the company a new source of revenue. It further stated that the steamers of the line wcrcat present carrying mails regularly for a nominal consideration by compulsion of Government, under tho old Post Office Ac. of 1837. which required British ships out ward bound to carry a mail bag if tendered ; aud a hope was expressed that, owing to the regularity of the sailings of the Orient Line nnd the rapidity of the deliveries, tne authorities would shortly recognise the justice of paying adequate remuneration to the company for their carriage of the mails. Satisfactory assurances were given as to the success of the fortnightly sailings commenced iv January in combination with the PacificStcamNavigation Company, the service now supplying the only direst regular steam communication between Eng

land and the Australian colonies. An ex traordinary general meeting was then held, at which resolurions were adopted (subject to confirmation by the subsequont'statutory meeting), having for their object the modifi cation of the articles of association of the company, with a view to rendering the shares freely nogotiablo, and for increasing the authorised capital of the company from £500,000 to £1,000,000, altering the value of the shares from £100 to £10 each. Confi dence in the conduct of tho business of the company was expressed, and the usual vote of thanks passed. RETURN CF THE .SONS OE TSE PRINCE OF WALES. The young Princes arrived home in the Bacchante on May 1, Their voyage has not been a long one. Having*called at Madeira and the Canary Islands, the Bac chante ran across to the West Indies, visit ing several of the islands, staying a fort night at somo and a few days at others. With the exception of uot keeping night watch and not being sent out In charge of boats, the Princes havo been through out the cruise performing the ordinary duty of midshipmen, and have messed iv the gun-room. A few months since sonic excitement was created iv Eng land by a report that tho Princes had had their noses tattooed. So little, how ever, wus known of tho affair on hoard that it was not until the arrival of some of the English newspapers that many of tbe officers and men wero even aware that such an operation, which it seems was conllued to a mere scratch, had boon performed. Beyond the festivities at the various ports at which tho Bacchante has called, the oruiso has bocu of an ordinary character. It is thought not improbable that Prinoo Albeit Victor may go to Sandhurst for military training. Prince Georgo, a vivacious and sprightly youth, is likely to remain in the navy. TRIAL OF BANK DIRECTORS. The trial of the West of England Bank Directors has ended iv a verdict of acquittal against all tho defendants, who were Mr Jcromo Muich (tho Chairman of the West of England Bank), and Mr Joseph Haro Leonard, Mr Joseph Coates, Mr Alexander Allen, the Roy. Hereford Brook George, Mr Clement. Lucas, and Mr John Pomeroy Gilbert. It is by no means necessary to examine the details of the story of tho gradual downfall of tho West of England Bank. Thoso who managed the aflairs may have been honest, but even their warmest friends must admit that they were not distinguished either for thoir sagacity or prudence. In tlio year 1872 tho bank was in a nourishing condition, but at this time, in order to cover advances and to obtain a fancied security against losses, the directors considered themselves obliged to over the business of a firm known as Booker and Co. It is only right to say, however, that the Booker property was estimated at close ou half a million. The expectations o£ the defendants ou acquiring this property were so far realised that in the following year there was a. profit of some £32,000, but in 1871 it fell to £16,000, and in the following year was as few as £7,000. Thiugs, iv fact, went from bad to worse, and the question necessarily presented itself for tho consideration of the defendants whether they should coutinuo to represent the Hooker property as a valuable'asset of the company, or whether, accepting the falling off ii-| the yoarly profits as a conclusive proof of itsdeprecation.thcyshoulduureservedlycoin municato that fact to the shareholders and the general public. They decided on tho former course. They hoped, though possibly without substantial grounds, that tho property in question would in time re cover, aud they concluded that in the interests of tho bank this wus the wisest course to adopt. In adopting this step they may havo been unwise, but there was nothing to show that they were actuated by fraudulent motives. That by their course of management the directors, to borrow the Chief Justice's language, made ducks aud drakes of the shareholders' money is only too probable, but mismanage ment, however culpable, was not tho oH'uncc laid to their charge. Tho only question was whether they intended to defraud, and of this crime they were very properly acquitted. COMMERCIAL. London, May 7. COCOANUT On. has been extremely dull of sale, but is now somewhat steadier at £.'ls to £37 per ton for Cochin, and £32 to £33 10s for Ceylon. Copra.—The market is Hat, and holders aro not disposed to meet the present ideas of buyers. Fair to good quality is worth £17 10. to £18 10s per ton. Gum (Kauri). —The demand is limited, and small sales have been made at steady prices. A few cases soft roughish sold at 51s. Mother o'-PeahlShel-S.—Blackedgcd aro in good demand, nt rather over last sales' rates. Molasses.—There is rather more inquiry. The West India, 9s. ; Australian and Mau ritius, 7s 6d. ; Egyptian, 7s 3d. New Zealand Hemp.—l6o bales have been offered at auction, and 100 bales sold at £27 to .£27 10s for good quality. Wool.—Ex Rakaia and Faraenoth, from Now Zealand : 22 bales fleece scoured, WP over 11, Is Id; 40 bale cross combining, JW over S, Is Id. ; 7 bales scoured combining, PN, Is 9d ; 18 bales long cross grease, Ngaheia, la ljd. ; 22 balespiccc3, triangle, lljd.

The Afghan War.

GREAT BATTLE AT GHUZNEE,

To that gallant veteran of tho Indian army—General Sir Donald Stewart—has fallen the credit of having fought and won certainly the bloodiest aud, it may reason ably be hoped, the most important battle in which our troops have over been engaged with Afghans as their enemies. While marching from Mushaki to Ghuznee the division of General Stewart encountered the enemy in large numbers. From tho reports of prisoners the Afghan force is said to have been 15,000 foot and 3,000 horse, under JShere JJau| Zymud Peor Mahomed. Without waiting for an attack the enemy mode a brilliant charge down upon our troops from tho mountains enveloping three sides of our position. They did not wait to fire, but, sword in baud and with stream ing banners, they CHARGED UPON US, UTTERING WILD YELLS. There are a few more brilliant examples of heroic valour than that exhibited by the Afghans, as under a tremendous musketry 1 aud artillery fire they pressed forward un flinchingly, to the attack, and never before in encounter with British troops have they exhibited anything like the magnificent bravery which they showed in the attack. Oar iufantry stood firm, and poured a ter rific fire into their line, while tho artillery literally ploughed them with grape. The cavalry, too, made several splendid charges through their dense ranks. General Stewart personally commanded on the ground, and the Ghuznces twice nearly penetrated to whero he stood. General Hughes, when well in front, was sbarply hit with a spent ball, but was able to remain on horseback and direct operations. At this crisis of tbe engagement OUR LINE WAS PENETRATED, AND BOTH FLANKS TURNED, the artillery having fired away all their case. The infantry stood firm, and made a most gallant stand, mowing down the enemy with musketry fire, but the right of the brigade was shaken by the determined onslaught of the enemy. At this moment the Ghuznee horse "charged desperately down on our left. The cavalry were rolled back before the weight and impetus of the, attack, and, mixed together in a struggling throng, the horsemen bore down on the 3rd Goorkhas. Colonel Gyster saw his oppor tunity, and called upon his men to form company square, thus leaving spac. through which the blended mass of friend and foe was able to pass. Then, as the wonnded Afghan horse swept on through the inter val, the 3rd Goorhkas opened a withering . fire, in which the 2nd Sikhs, the 59th and 3:9 th Punjab Infantry alike joined. The ellect of this concentrated lire was ter rible,

MEN AND HORSES ROLLED OVER IN THE

WILDEST CONFUSION, and our cavalry, relieved from the pressure, extricated themselves from their foes, and fell upon the head of tho column, driving it back through the square, and the crisis was over. Stubbornly as the Ghuznee in fantry fought, they could not withstand the terrible lire opposed to them, and they too fell back, leaving the plain thickly strewn with their dead. Colonel Tillows, with hie heavy guns, had meantime successfully de fended the baggage, pouring shell into the enemy, who momentarily threatened to make a serioii3 attack upon it, but the ar tillery fire, and that poured iv by the rifles of Baxter's Brigade, who were in charge of the baggage, prevented them from carrying their intention into effect.

AS THE ENEMY FELL BACK, Colonel M'Lean, with the Ist PunjaD cavalry, dashed on in "pursuit, and falling upon a mass who were gathered ou an emin ence ou our right, scattered them completely. Tho battle was now won on all sides : but. for a time victory had been doubtful, and had the whole of the enemy's force been thrown upon us at the critical moment the consequences would have been vory serious. As it is the victory was complete aud crush ing aud a blow had been inflicted upon the Afghans from which they will be long ere thcyrccoYer. Theactionlastcdjustonehour,

after which'time the enemy retired off the hills and out on to the plain to the left, leav ing over 1,000 dead bodies on the field, and hiving removpd as many more wounded. Several of om _ -Idieis were after the action severely injur dby Ghazis ying wounded on the field. Our casualties number 143— vi_., 17 killed and 126 wounded, most by sword and spear wounds. No officers were killed, and all the wounded arc doing well. General Stewart having loft Ghuznee behind h:m with what we cannot but regard as slender arrange m ents, diverted a part of his force into the Logar Valley, iv order to avail himself of the supplies in that region, aud to touch hands if necessary, with General-Watson of the Ktirum valley. The remainder of his army under General Ross travelled through Maidan to a point sumo 12 or 14 miles west of Cabul. The whole of the Candahar force therefore in close co-operation with General Roberts' army, and General Stewart how takes the supreme command, with 17,000 men under his immediate control, apart Horn 12,000 or 15,000 between Cabui and Pcshawuf. The presence of such an army around Cabul and the collapse of Mahomed Jan's opposition will materially assist the development of a political arrangement for the future government of the country.

Mining News.

The Sharcmarkot has been dull to-day, and but few sales have been effected. In the morning enquiries were made for North Devons, and tho price consequently ad vanced to 21s, receding however to £1 in tho afternoon, at which price there arc sellers oll'ering. Kurantti Hill stock rose to 17s 6d, at which it is now quoted ; while Victorias have hardened somewhat. Col umbias were sought after, and some sold at 14s 6d, thus exhibiting a slight rise. Thero is nothiug to remark with respect to other stock.

The following roports from tho under signed mino manager camo to hand to-day

Old Caledonian.—The cross-cut fat the No. 3 lovel is in 60ft. The hatiging wall of, the lodo is stripped in the faco. It is apparently a strong body of stone, and tho hanging wall cut shows good minorals ; but I cannot speak of its value farther until it is cut into. Winze: Fiom No. 2 level I have resumed sinking under the lodo here. The footwall is well defined, and the stone is rich in miueial, so tar as it can be seen,

Nkw Poppet Head. The wheels are in position on the new struction. Tho old sbarclcss and poppet heads arc being cleared away. I expect to put ou tho new ropes about Wednesday.—Thos. James.

Kurunui Hill United.—Tho work at 360 ft. is proceeding as described in my yesterday's (Monday's) ndvico. About 10ft. of No. 1 lode is uncovered. It seems turn ing moro to tho westward, nnd is not so flat us formerly. A few stones broken from the specimen vein by accident show good strong gold, and specimens are in sight along tho back. Reference to Mr James' Caledonian reports will disclose that iv their 360 ft. lcvelworkiugs they have just touched a lodo, which is probably iden tical with that shewing in the square of H. 40 (see plan) in tho N.E. corner of our 11 u/.clbank ground. As the angle of under lie in this is vory Hat, it is obvious that, if proved of value on this leycl, it must be to us a matter of great importance at our No. 4 level.—J. W. WALKEB.

(FROM TO-DAY'S ADVERTISER )

. "Alburnia.—Tho lodo at the Sous of l'rcedom level iius been junctioned with another large body quartz, and the foot wall of it has just been readied. 100 ft level: The contractors in tho eastern drive havo driven 32ft during the last fortnight through a good clasH of country. The reef averaged about 2ft in thickness, and contains good gold bearing minerals. In tho stopes over the western drive tho lodo is yielding a large quantity of good quartz, and oc casionally a few pounds of specimens and picked stono aro obtained. Intermediate level: A large quantity of first class crush ing dirt is coming to hand from the stopes above this level, the reef being of good size and containing excellent mtncral indications. Yesterday the manager started men to clean out and repair Dixon's drive on tho Whau level, with the viow of commencing to sink a winze upon Dixon's to prove its quality downwards, and cfl'ectinga connection with the cross-cut which is being cleaned out at the 160 ft level. During tho last day or two only 12 head of stampers have been em ployed on company's dirt, the remaining 10 being engaged crushing a parcel of quartz for Scott and party, tributers in the mine. The company's dirt is still shaping well. The mine-manager's wcokly report was : —10' Oft. level: This drive is now 101 ft. from the Alburnia boundary. The hanging-wall is still tho best portion of the reef, aud is good looking quartz, and from all appear ance might yield specimeus at any breaking down. The stopes produce fair general crushing stuff, colours being seen at every breaking down. Intermediate : This drive is now in 12ft.; the quartz was broken down to-day. No specimens were got, but I would expect the quartz to crush well from the good minerals aud dabs of gold s.en when breaking down. There is a change in the face which might cause a fivourablo change in the quality of the quartz. Tho quartz in the leading stope is better mineralised than in the drive. Alter to-morrow, when I shall have the necessary timbering completed, I will start another stope, which I hope will break down specimens. Crushing—After this week your mine will bo produciug a largo quantity of crushing dirt, which will cause other stampors to be engaged unless the manager of the Alburnia battery can give what wc require.—Peter Ferouson, Jund 22nd, 1880."

Kew North Devon.—The tributcrie., Garvey and party, have finished their crush ing of 61 loads of general dirt and a large parcel of picked stone for tho handsome return of 4160zs lOdwts retorted gold.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

JUNE 23, 1880.

Bank o£ Now Zealand-J.20; sellers, £20 National Bank—Buyers, 60s ; sailers, G- Colonlal Bank—Sellers, 17s New Zealand Insuranco—Buyers, 555; sellers, 57s Gd South British Insurance—Buyors, lis Gd National insuranc-—Buyers, 22s G_ Union Inxuranco -I7s 3d Colonial Insuranco—Sollors, 7s 3d Auokland Gas Co.—£9; buyors, £9 Union Bash and Door—Buyers, £5 7s Gd New Zealand Loan and itforcantilo—Sollers, 95s

N.?~ Shipping—Buyers, 72s 6a Golden Calf-Sellors, 8s Gd .Alburnia—s7s; sollers, 57s Moanatalrl—sGs Golden Crown—Sellers, 25s Cure—Buyors, 3s 9d; sellors, 5s Caledonian (single)—loa; seller., .0s ICursnui Hill—l6s Gd, 17s Gd; buyors, 16s Gd Tokatea—Sollors. 2a 6d North Devon—Sollors. 21s Southern CroßS—7s 6d; sollor3 7a 61 Queen of Beauty—7s 6i Bonbon Parr—7s 6_

Union Beach—los Gd, 12s Gd; buyers, lis; sellers, 153 Columbia—ls, Is 6d; sellers. Is 3d JOS-PII Newman, Chairman.

THEAUCKLAND STAR, WEDNESDAY. JUNE 23, 1880. gg



Wanted. VSTANTED, the Ladles to read, mark, Tv learn, and inwardly digest Dampier's New Advertisomont in the third oolumn, fourth pago. WANTED, a good Carpenter to go to Kawakawa; passago paid. — Robeit Stevenson, Nowton Road. WANTED, Men accustomed to tunnel blait'ug and rock work, for the Wai taltei il Contrac* of tho Kaipara B~ilway.— Apply at the tunnol on Saturday,—Taylor and Danahcr, Contractors. ANTED; a good General Servant; no washing.—Mrs Blood, £t. George's Bay Ro*td, Parnell. WANTED, at once, an experienced General Servant.—For address ofllco of this paper. WANTED, a handy Man; one that could uso a saw and hammer preferred. —H. J. Riordan, Nelson-street, near Ccok strcat WANTED, a good Cook.—Apply at onco to S. W. Buck, Waikato Hotel, Hamilton. 4.NTED, a good Staircase Hand.— G. Akers, Victoria-street. WANTED, two respectable young Men to fill vacancies in Ba.heloi.s HaU; hous-keeper kept; abstainers preferred.—Ad dresa " A1,," Stab OlTleo. WANTED, a Respectable General Servant, betweon 25 and 30; good wages. —Apply Coos Butohery, Wakefleld-stroot, 2nd Bhop on left Coat, Trousers, and Vest T . Hands.—Apply Neil Campbell, Albert Buildings, Queen-street, WANTfiD, 12 good labourers, must be good barrow wheelers.—Apply at the Tunnel, >V aitakerol Contract. \%T ANTED, a steady Young Man ac » . customed to tho butchery.—T. Hcdger, Kvbor Pass. ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Upper Queen-street, Hotel Female Servant for the Thames; wages, 15?. ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Upper Queen-3treet. middle aged Woman for gentleman's family (Gisbornc); S :otch preferred : wagca, lis. ANTKD, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Uppsr Queen street, good useful Farm Couplo; wages, £70 to £75 and found. WAJNTED, at Hannaford's AuZkland Registry, Upper Queen-street, Young Girl, to sleep nt home; cily tlaco. WANTED, at Hannaford's Rc-istry Office, Upper Queen-street, smart I_~~ io be useful; City gentleman's family.



Wanted. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs Samuel Brown, oppo.ite Mr Millor's Grocery Store, Grafton Road. WANTED to Rent, a small House of four or five rooms with a fow acres of land; near town ; rent must be moderate; would take a suitable place for a term.—Address " W.M.," Star Office. ANTED, a respectable young Woman for family in Parnell; good wages; no washing. Reference required.—Mrs Grice, Npw maiket. _______ .._'.. XTT ANTED KNOWN.ZTho Cheapest V T House for every Description of Printing is at the Star Offlce, Wyndham-street. ' WANTED KNOWN, that Handbills, Dodgers, and all kinds of Printing can be had at the Stab Offlce cheaper than any other house In town. WANTED TO LET, two Unfurnished Rooms, in good order; no children,— Apply to " K.E.," Star Offlce. WANTED .to Let, .in St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby, a. House of six rooms, in good repair; splendid viow of city.—J. and T. Mason, 186, Queon-3treet, Auckland. WANTED^ two respectable young Men as Boarders in a private family; a com fortable homo; no children; Kdrangahapo Road. —For address apply Star Offlce. ANTED KNOWN.—Mrs Corn well, Dressmaker and General Outfitter, Hobson-streot. WANTED KNOWN,—That the " New Zealand Mttgasilne.," No. 2, containing tho Fairy Wedding Waltz, &d., mtty be obtained at tho Auckland Music Warehouse, 71, Queen street. W~ ANTED KNOWN.-Billheads, Cards, Ciroulars, and every Dc-crlption of Printing-can bo had at tho Star Offlce. at LOWEST RATES. WANTED KNOWN.—That we deliver Taupiri, Bay of Islands, and Newcastle Coal, also (firewood, to any patt of tho City or Suburbs at Lowest Kates.—W. &G. WiNvroNß, Custom-Houso-stroot. WANTED KNOWN, that J. Morki- BON, Asphaltor, has Removed to his Now Yard Custom-House-stroot West, between Hobaon and Nelson-streets. Asphalting at tended to on tho shortest notice. Also, a Large Stock cf Firewood, cut and uncut; wholesale and retail. WANTED to Purchase, for Cash, Best Kauri Shlnglos, Palings, also House Blocks.—Auckland Timber Company Sawmill and Manufactory opposite Gas-works. Office In Custom-house-street, WANTED KNOWN—That arrange ments have been made with the N.S.S.F. Co. for t_o Forry Express to meet their Bteamors daily for tho reception and delivery of Parcels, &c., to any part of Dovonport. Charges low, and punctuul dolivery guaranteed.—ll. Harlo, Jim., Cheltenham, North Shore. W~ ANTED. — Embroidered Cashmere Garnitures, Ds_, reduced to 30s; Embroi dered Wool Costumes, £3 6.. reduced to £2 6s.— J. M. MoLaohlan. Queon-atroot. ANTED. — Special Notice to the Ladios of Auc-land.—Wo havo now tlio Finest Assortment of Millinery, in all its brnnohoß.to bo found in Auckland.—Dunno. Hal and Co., 171, Queen-street (opposite the Thistle Hotel WANTEU KNOWN.—J-stimatesfiiven for Pamphlets, Reports of Sooiotlcs, Articles of ABBOciation, Books of all kinds. Lowest prico charged, and strict accuracy with quick despatch guaranteed.—STAß Ofllco Wynd h ani-s trc o t^ WANTED to Sell, the Good-will, Lease", and Stock, &c., of a good paying Halr drosßor'g Business situated In Queen street; bon_ fide nwßons given for owner's wish to sell.—R. C. GrconWood, Auctioneer and Com mission Agont. _____________ WANT. D to Purchase, a live or six roomed Hoobo with good-sized nllotmont; Bltuation, Vincont-streot, Uppor Pitt-street, Groy-stre?t, Boresford-street, &c.; price, from £200 to £375,— K< C. GrC-nwnod, Auctioneor, &c WANTED to Purchase, a five or six roomed House with good-sized allot ment, in or about Parnoll; price, £200 to £300.- H. C. Greenwood, Auctioneer. Sec. ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and Whlto Pino, Sh nglos, House Blocks, Palings, Posts, Ralls, an. Flrowood in their Yard, Cu.tom-houße-Btreot Weßt, opponlto end of Uobson-Btroet. N.B.—The ncreaslngdemand for Whlto Pine has Induced them to ai range for a constant supply. . ■'. - ■ ANTED KNOWN—L. H. GREEN has for salo this year a Splendid Stock of Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Parties want ing Gardens and Orchards laid out will do woll by giving him a call every Saturday In the Market. All Ordors with Mr. Bmallfield, Houso and Lund Agent. Markot Houso, Auck land, will be promptly attended to. ANTED KNOWN.—Publicity given to Meotingß, Concerts, £cc, on tho Star Boards and Hoardings. Bills of any size, plain or in colours, of iho most showy description.— Call at Star ' Office, Wyndham-itreet, for Designs and Pattorj^ . W~ TANTEITKNOWN, that Carlaw and Co. havo on hand a Large and Well sclcctod Stook of Timbar, Shingles, Houso Blocks, Posts, Rails, and Palings. Wo reccivo orders for all kinds of Joiners' work, Mouldings, &c. . Timbor by tho carao forwarded to any port from our Coast Mills. SAWMILL AND TIMBER YARD, Custom-house-street West. - ■AAT A N T ED KNOWN. To All in Want of Money.—L. H. Neu megen Is prepared to advance tho sanie On personal or any other security, repayable by Weekly instalments.—Note the address: 165, Queen-street, opposito tho Savings Bank. WANTED KNOWN, Cheap Timbei can now bo Purchased at tho Yards ol D. Goldio, Albert-street, close to Bock. He having purchased between 300.000 and 400,000 feet of Seasoned Timber on advantageous terms, will bo prepared to give customers tho benefit of hia purchase. \\7" ANTED. SPECIAL NOTICE. Wo again Invite tho Attention of Iho Ladiot of Auckland to tho Prices of our Large and Well - eolected Stock of Millinery, Feathors, Satins, Vclvot, Ribbons, Laces, Gloves, &o, &c, in tho prices of which we de»y competition.— Dunnb, jHall & Co. —N.B.—Ladies' Under clothing, a Bpoclalty. WANTED, Builders and othors whe require Building Materials at tho cheap est rate and best quality to send their orders oi call at tho Auckland Timber Company's Works. Over two million feot of timbor stacked, season ing; large quantities daily arriving.—Mii-t sell. Every tning done on the promises—Sawing, Planing, Moulding, Sashes, Doors, and everj description of Joinery; Wood Turning In all id branches.—"With their high-class Machinery the various classes of work are turned out quickly and cheap. Correctness and despatoh guarantee d To prevent mistakes address all communion tions to the Company or the Manager Mr G Iloldahlp. W A ——T E 6' To be Sold by Private Bargain, tho Furniture and Fittings of a Select Private Poard and Residenco Establishment, in a beautiful situa tion. Everything in good order, and will be sold cheap, the proprietor leaving for Australia, This wouid bo a flrst-o'ass,lnvestment for any one with a omall capital. Houso now and rent moderate.—For address apply Star Ofllco. X\J ANTED KNOWN. NIGHT .SCHOOL, Nugent-street, Kyber Pasa Mondays, Thurcdays, and Fridays. Subjects: English, Latin, Greek, French, Algebra, and Euolld. <-~~ JAMES MARTIN, "*" Head Alaster. STORAGE at the rear of the Imperial Bakery, Wharf. Guaranteed dry and free from rats. mo BOOTMAKEHS.—Wanted, a Man JL to Machine and Click.—Samuel Richard son, Dickens-street, Napier. O SPORTSMEN AND OTHERS.— Wanted Known, that Pheasants and all kinds of Birds aro beautifully Stuffed and Mounted on Ornamental Stand, very ohoap, by R. Maddon. Halrdrossor and Naturalist, Cus tomhouse-street. Shipping. Hfelf 0B HOKIANGA. • ROWENA' Will leave OnohuDga Wharf TO-MORP.OW (Thursday), Juno 21, at 1 p.m. For freight or passage apply to A. MCGREGOR, Manager, rtv 7 VS7ELLINGTON AND VV WANGANUI LINE OB *W?WffIKg^^,STEAMERS. J_H____B_-_-i The s.s. RANGA T I R A, Captain Harvey, Will leave Onehunga for Taranaki, Wanpanul, Wellington, and Lyttelton on or about TUES DAY, tho 29th instant. For froight or passage apply to CRU-CKSHANK & CO., Agents, 16, Queen-street, Auckland ; Or A. BARNES, Onehunga. Auckland. June 23.1880. •ajkjfisy. J-fl OK 1. A G LgA N, 3|g|i§|?rg; -__" Calling at Manukau Heaps, The s.s, 'LALLA ROOKH' Will leave Onehunga Wharf as abovo TO MORROW (Thursday), at 8 a.m. For freight or passage apply to J. W. WALLER, Agont. asagflfes, tpl Ol* W A I T-A RA, JSggSg^JD Calling at Manukau Hbads, The B.s. 'LALLA ROOKH' Will leave Onehunga Wharf as above or SATURDAY, 26th inst.,at 12 noon. For freight or passage apply to J. W. WALLER, Agent, _________ ana £-68ia.ence. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.—Com fortable Furnished Room, within fivi minutes' walk of Symonds-street, with full o: partial board. Terni3 • moderate.—Apply b1 letter to " A.K.," Star Offic. \IT A T EIiLOO 11 OU S E Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland. Board am Residence, by tho Day, Week or Month. Oppc Eito Government House and within five minute walk of tho wharves. /GOVERNOR BROWx.E HOTIiL \JC HOBSON-STREET Board and Lcdging — _ 20s par wee 1 (fiu-cle room) _-25s



Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN JUDICIAL DIS TRICT. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and "The Debtors and Cra : dito s Act Amendment Act, 1878," and ot tbe Bankruptcy ol Henry Bbknan, of the City of Auckland and Ellerslle, Bootmaker and Hotel-keeper, This is to notify that Henry Brenan, of tho . Jlty o£ Auokland and UlUeralie, Bootmaker and Hotel-kcep3r, has this Hay filed a statement that he is unablo to meet his Engagements with his Creditors; the first meeting ot Crelitorsto bo hell at the Supremo Court-house, Auckland aforesaid, on FRIDAY, tho 2nd day of July next, at 12 o'clock Noon. Dated this 23rd day of Juno, 1880. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. G. T. KeetlY. Stlchbur.'b Bu'ldings, Queen-'troet, Auckland, Debtor's Solicitor. Meetings. TO HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR OF PARNELL. We, the undersigned Ratonayers, respectful'y request that you will call a Meeting for tho pur pose of discussing the Property Tax Act now before tho House of Representatives. D. H. McKenzie R. A. Frator John .Abbott John M. Mowbray James Wrlgley P. J. Talbot W. H. Skinner R. Maris Clark Geo. Cozens Robert Hampton James Peachey F. W. Wright IN compliance with the above requisition, a Public MeetiDg will bo held in tho Parnell Hall on THURSDAY EVENING next, Juno 24, 1880, at 8 o'clock, tow, aioo-i.- w> ROBINSON, Mayor. UNION BEACH GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Tho Annual General Meeting; of Shareholders will be held in the Large Room, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on THURS DAY, the 2lth instant, at 2 p.m. Business: To receive Directors' Report and Ba'anco-sheet and elect Directors and Auditor. J. FRIAR CLARKE, Secretary. Auokland, llth Juno, 1880. Lost and found. LOST, by the Wynyard Pier, a White Poodle Dog.-Findor will bo rewarded on returning sime to J. Foot, Symonds-street, or at tho Coal__op6.. Breakwater. STRAYED, about three months since, a medium sized Draught Colt; black colour aid with foreleg sl'ghtly tent inward; no brand Twenty shillings r.ward for delivery to Alfred Buc-land. lo Lie.. TO LET, a Shop and Dwelling-house in High-street.—Apply Wm. McCaul, ou the premises. ; fT.O LET, n Seven-roomed House in Sea- JL Held Vie w-, 123 a weok.-Apply Bennett's Drapery Warohouso, Queen-street, TO LET, in Ponsonby, a comfortable Furnished Bed-room and Sitting-room with or without attendance; 'bus passing the door.—For address apply Btah Offlce. mO LET, LEASE or SELL, a splendid 1 Villa Residence of nine rooms, situate In Vallcvl-oad, bo'wc.n Mount Eden and Mount Roski'll Roads, with four acres of gcod volcanic land; good garden, orchard and all requisite outhouses thereon.—For t3rms, &0., apply t'am. Kvlnson, Eden Vine Hotel, Kden Terrace. TO LET, a Family Residence, situated in its oWn grounds (abo~t 16 acres) on tho Now North Road, within two miles of town. 'Busses pass and re pass dally. Tho Dwelling • contains ten rooms, Entrance Hall nnd Conser vatory attached; Cottage. Laundry, Stable, Co-oh-honse, and other necessary out-buildings; lately in the occupation of tho Hon. Dr. Pollen.— : Apply to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, insur • ance Buildings. . For Bale. IflOR SALE, Five Acres of Rich Vol- E' oanlo Laid, on the Moi'nt RosklU Road — Apply to J. L. West, A'ma Place, off Franklin ] Road. . _ ft, OR SALE, from 15 to 20 Loads of JL. First-cirsiM'nuro.aUCDWdung..— Apply to the owner, Gaol Road, opposito the gaoloi s house. ' ___ iriOß SALE, 150 sacks Maize (prime ' sample).-W. Dowden, Exchange Auction i Mart, Queeu-strcot. FOR SALE. Splendid Residence (Lon don-street, Ponsonby). Tho house Is almost now and fitted with every convenience, gas, water, &c.; six room- ; large Wash-house, &o.; tho allotment about 61 x 169; water frontage; excollent position; view unsurpassed,—Tanner and Evans, 71, Queen-street. i FOR SALE, one Eight Horse-power Portable Engln», in first-class working ' condition; price, «l_o.-Apply "Beta," Stab , Offloe. FOR SALE, Hobson-street (near Mr. Oilman's), House ot 5 Rooms, Wash-house t and Store-room, all in good order; price, only > £100.—Tanner and Evans, House and Estate ) Agenta. , TO WORKING MEN, INVESTORS, and others.—l can sell for £350 a Houee In • Grey-street, on a Freehold Allotment, 351 feet , deep.—F. G. Ewington, Queen-street. , O GROCERS, STOREKEEPERS, AND OTHKRS.—Business for Sale (flrst t cla.s), in a most flourishing suburb, within two miles of Queen-street.—Tanner and Evans, 71, | Queen-street. . • "pi O R S A L X A Valuable FARM situate near Tuakau, oon ) talnlng by admeasurement 220 acres. There Is - good timber on the land, and a portion is laid . down In grass. The railway runs through the . Farm, upon whioh is built the Whangarata - Station. Tuakau Is distant iS miles from Anck . land, and trains run several times dally. Further details and conditions of sale may be r. obtained upon application to i ADAM BROCK, > Shortland-Btreet. Auckland. i _PQQr\.—New House of Five Rooms, with *>OOU verandah baok and front, wash-houso, . tank, &c.; Allotment. 35 by 200 feet.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. pi On.—H-UnTo. Three Rooms (In Newton), • _t/I_il. with Allotment 33 by 100 feot. Terms as agreed.—S. Vaile. House and Land Agent, [ Shortland-street. ... .. ■ ■ FARMS of from 20 to 30 aores, conveniently Bitnated, near Auckland.—S. Vaile, Land , and Homo Agent, Shortland-street. r r?c Kfl.—Superior Farm of 180 acres of rich t *OUU Mack i oam 0 n limestone .formation, all in flr«t. class order, 100 aores grass, 21 acres orchard, 77 aores bush; large ran adjoining; ' new House of Four Rooms and out-bulloin^e. Churoh and school close at hand.—S. Vaile, '. Land and House Agent, Shortland-Btreet. i na j, a.—Capital House of Five Rooms, with **-- large outbuildings, well, pump, tank, &0., and Allotment with a frontage of 50 feet to two streets, by a total depth of 200 feet; laid out i as garden and orchard. Terms as agreed. 1 TweDty-flve minutes' walk from Queen-street— 1 S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, ..hortland-st. Pon X.— COTTAGE ot four rooms, with allot i *_-_-_• ment 33 x 92, good well, fito. Tormsas • agreed. 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vailo, Houso and Land Agent, ahortland-street. - X-'OKn.-Suburban Cottageof three good-flized . dOAuv rooms, tank, &c, with one acre of rich f volcanio land, fenced and planted in three . divisions; good view. Terms easy as agreed.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Snortland-st. MIttANDA COALS ! COALS I- Mr Foote calls the attention of his sup porters to the Best Miranda Coals. Can be had in any quantity at his yard, or on the Railway Wharf, for small ve.sels instead of scoria bal last—from ICO to 1,000 tons. P.S.—All the Euper • atilion in respect of the quality of these coals Is thrown away, both for Steim purposes and Household Uee. All that is needed are close - bats. - ; OIA to £1000 LENT, on Building Society c&Lv? principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— , Seven por cent, allowed on inoneyj deposited , for investment. TDUTTERI CORNEL) BUTTER! LARGEST STOCK IN TOWN, of all qualities, from Common to Primo,' AT CURRENT KATEB. Bakers, Storekeepers, and large buyers liberally ; dealt with. ADAM HYBOURN, Fort- street |i-OII^SALE, a few very cheap Allot- P monts. Mount Kden Road, near Reservoir, either for Husiness or Villa Residences; also, a . new 5-roomcd Houso. I7<OR SALE, 7-roomed Houso, Park Road, noar . Domain; a Large 1-roomod House, good ' Allotment, New North Road. FOR immediate Bale, 100 Acres, part bush: the remainder fern, Parua Bay, near Whan- L'nrei; price, £30. . kXH- SAL'", Allotments, Ponsonby, Cheap A' from 2 aores to 33 by 100. For immediate SaU:" H. PARTINGTON, House and Land Agont, Stiohbury'a Buildings. ', 7\ N ~ S a L E, 220 SACKS LAPSTONE POTATOES, l G. S. JAKINS, . j Custom-house-street. ' r\ N SALE, 20 tons First-class Canterbury Potatoes J 60 kegs Primo Botteb v 50 tons Auckland Potatoes 100 Wairoa Ciieksk 10 tons Auckland Flour (first-class) 10 tons Woods' Flour (first-class) ~ Maize, Oits, Bran, Sharps, Onions, Oat- Jj meal, Chalf, Fine and Coarse Bone dust, &0., Sec. Fowl Maize, 33 3d par Bushel . HENDRY & DACRE, * Custom-house and Queen streets.



Public Notices; I3OROUGH OF PARNELL It is hereby pnbllol v notified, pursuant to "The Rattag Act, 1876," and "The Municipal Corporations Aot 1876," that the^Council of the Borough of Parnell intend, on MONDAY, the sth day of July, 1880. to make a General Rate of One Shilling in the Pound upon the annual valuo of all the rateable property within the said borough, for tho period of One Yean com mencing as from the Ist day of July. m«4 ending on tho 20th day of June, 1881, payable in one sum on the 20th day of July. 1880. -ojm that the Bate-Book, and an estimate prepared and approved by the' Council of tho Council a pro posed expenditure during tho said period, are kept, and are now open for inspection, at tne Borough Cauncll Office overy day during omco hours. ~ ,„„ Bated at Parnell 23rd day of June, 18.0. S. REYNOLDS, Town Clerk. XfiPSOM HIGHWAY DISTRIC r. Tabe Notice : That, in accordance with the provisions of "Theßating Act. 1870," it is tho intention of the Trustees of tho above district to meet at Mr Cosqrav_'b Offlce, Queen-streot Auokland, on Ft-ID ~Y, the 25th instant, at 12 noon, for tho purpose of making a Rate or une Shilling to the pound Sterling on the Ha'oable Value on the Properties in the said dirtrict, lor tho year ending 31st March, 1881. Soch Rate to become payable in one sum on the 2nd aay 01 August, 1880. Tne Rate book ii now open for Inspection at tho Secretary's Ofllco (Mr William Dennison), Newmarket By order of the Board. pATON> Chairman. 12th June, 1830. ______ N ° T }' C E> I will not be reaponslble for any Debts con tracted by my wife-GBACE Moulden—from this date, June 23.1880. w< H , uoUlA ,__x. ■noARD OF EDUCATION. The Midwinter HolTda^Tin Suburban Schools will te tho THRKK Days beginning MONUAX next, 28th June instant By order of tho Board, VINCBNT B. RICK, Seoretarr. HT, JOHN'S COLLEGE. The Master having resigned, WANTED, a Warden to Board the Students and to Conduct the Domestic Arrangements of the College. He m-y slso be required to give Instruction in the Elementary Branches of the College course. Further particulars may be obtained from tne Secretary, Key. R. Burrows, to whom applica tions may be sent not later than July 3rd, 188 U. Diocesan Office, Auckland, June 23,1880. pOL. NIXION'S DEFENCE FORCE, Any of the I ate Members of tho abovo Corps are requested to call on orlbofore SATURDAY. 2_.h instant, on Alfred Hutchinson, Herald Offlce, Queen-Btreet, to sign a Petition re land. D~^~R. C. EMERSON TENNENT, Legally Qualified MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. Dispensary and Surgery.: Top of Grey-street Hours of Attendance: 10 to 12 a.m.. 2 to i. and 7 to 9 p.m. W. GO O D S 6 N, • IMPORTER, ill, Queen-street (Opposito Tonk's Acctlon-rooms), Just arrived per ' Loch Dee,' tho Lateßt English Novelties in NOTK-PAPKKand ENVELOPE-, comprising the Albion, Claremont, Hanover, Ur_nvillo, Rutland, Brunswick. Kensington, Albany, Chic Court, and Commercial. Further consignment of tho POTOSI SII/VKR Forks, Spoonß, &c. This alloy has the Hardness, Bril liancy, and almost the Whiteness of Silver, and has thi« advantage that it wears white a') through (call and inspect the Table Fork out in two). Tho Climax; Dater. The Pencil Auto maton Stamp; Prince and Joker Lever Clocke in Nickel, with Strike or alarm; Mosloj's Cele brated Sheffield Cutlery, a largo assortment: Waltham Watches, &o. Call and Inspect Wholesale and Retail. London Office: 58, St. Mary Axe. Business hours.: 9to 5; Saturday, 9to 10. TMf ELBOU R.'N-E CUP, 1880, 8. W. Buck's Waikato Hotel Consultation 01 tho Melbourno Cup. . 500 Subscribers at £1 Each. First-Howe.. .. - .. •i. r*- c- SecondHoree .. .. .. .. 100 ThirdHor-e.. .. :.'.-, •■ ..50 Other Starters (divided) .. .. ICO Non-Start-M (divided) .. .. .. SO Please add Exchange to Cheques, and Stamj for reply. An extra Stamp if result is requiret by po^t In the event of my not obtaining the wholi 500 Subscribers, tbo Prizes will he paid pro rata 3. W. BUCK, . . Waikato Hotel, Hamilton.. Jane, 1880. X&ft^ "ORO. FR A S-E R' S thirt ffi~£j§&\ X. Lecture ia the Temperanci ©MTSfr. Hall—"Bow to Study Phrenology ffivfAjn . -is POSTPONED until V/Y TUESDAY, the 29rH Inst. ' IT V He will also give a Lecture Ii A \the PUBLICHALL, PONSONBY M/M-aamlon the 3Utb. Subject: "Tin Human Face Divine." Leotures commence at 8 p.m.and conclude will public examinations, Aomissiou : Front Seats Is;; Back, 6d. fpEMPERANCE ENTERTAINMENT FREE ADMISSION. Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on FRIDAY the 25th June, 1880, at 8 p.m. Tho Pioneer Lodge, 1.0. G.T., will hold 1 Public Temperance Entertainment as above Select Programme of Songs, Reidings, Becita tations and Addresses. Members of tho Lodgi on board H. M.S. 'Danas* have kmdly promlsei tlier assistance. TVfOUNT EDEN SCHOOLROOM VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT In aid of the School Fund. FRIDAY, JUNE 25th. Two Short Farces—"Number One" and "Th' Haunted Home," by Messrs Robertson ant Laurie. To oommence at 8 p.m. Ticket?, Is. "VTOTICE.—Mes MARf-EB, Dressmaker _\S begs to inform tho public and friends win have so kindly assisted her with tbeir patron age that she has RKMOVKD to Ponsonby, am hopes still to receive a continuancs of the same —Address: Opposite the Baptist Chapel, Pon Bonby. JJ T> ELI E F O F CO UGI JL\i ' in ten Minutes. SHARLAND'S CHERRY PECTORAL Pricss 2s. 6d. and ss. A Bottle. SHARLAND'S COUGH LOZKNGERJ Give Immediate Relief, Price Is and Is 6d a Box. APOTHECABIKS HALL OPPOSITE POSI OFFICK. "VpiW TWEEDS AND COATINGS! Just Opened Up, at H. L. POSSENESKIE'S NKW TWEEDS AND COATINGS, Comprising Bliss. West of England, Bannook burn, and various other manufactures of Scotch Two'd.. NEW TVPEKOS AND COATING3I A Large Variety of French and German Tweedi NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS! Worsted CoatiDgs in all Shades and Paitorni NEW TWEjCDS aND COATINGS I Superior Meltons, Beavers, and Venetians i all shades. NEW TWEBDS AND COATINGS! West of England Superfine Black and Blue. NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS JUST OPENED OUT, AT , j H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, MEItCBANT TAILOR & HABITMAKEK, Opposite the South British Insurance BuildiDgi SflOE-LAND-STREET, ACCSXAND. N.B.— X Largo Varioty in Fancy Vcstings fo winter wear. Special Ob3ervanco: All wor warranted Hand-Made only. LARGEST SHOW-ROOM in town fq FURNITURE, CARPET?, and BEI DING, at T. &H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-streot TTPWARDS of twenty dillerent pattern U of IROM and BRASS BEDSTEADS fo Sale, at T. & H. Cooke's. 67 Queen-street. TVTEW Patterns in DINING-ROOM an !_1 BED-ROOM CARPETS just opened, l T. S. H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street BEST Quality-KAPOK DOWN, a fres Supply of Best Quality recoivod at T. «s 1. Cooke's, 67, Queen-streot. FIVE Per Cent. Discount allowed t Cash Purchasers at T. & H. Coosa'l Furniture and Carpot Warehouse, 07, Queci Btreet ■ ■ .■. ID GLOVESI-GLOVES I—Jm going to give away, 50 doz. Dent's Lavei der Kid Gloves.at Is a pair. A groat variety of 3, and -1 button Josepbine and other makes j Kid Gloves. 200 doz. in all tho New Colours 1 tho Season. 500 yards All-Wool Crimean Shit ing at Is ldi, worth 2s, per yard; a Bplendid a sortment of New Waterproof Cloaks, wil hoods, at 52s 6d, worth £1: imitation Wels Fliinnel, at Is a yard; 200 Lady's Winti Jackets, with fur capes; Wide-width Bh Serga at Is 3d a yard; 300 long Ostrich Feathc ■ (coloured), at 5s 6d, 6s Od, and 7s 6d, wori 12a 6d; a New Lot of Children's Jackets, , 5s Gd, 63 6,1, nnd 7s Gl. I will sell tho balanco my Hoots and Shoes for two weoks. Tho pri of my 12~ 6d Sown Kid Bootß is only 63 Gd. Splendid Assortment of Now Fashionable Boj Velvet Hats aud Caps; also, Ladies' and Gen Travelling Bags, at naif tho Queen-street price V-W.KYRE Victoria-street.



.personal* f HUE Addressof ALEXA~-DEBMCCABTIHr f JL Civil Eneineor, and son of tho late Dr. MoCarthy, of Kenmare, Ireland, wanted by hia cousin, William MoCarthy, Otaki, Wellington. S~YMPATHY.— Your kind letter with, enoloßnre received with many thanks.— .Coromandel. Ecclesiastical. Y~~OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, corner of. Welleeley and Albeit st-c'cts.-A Devotional Meeting will be held TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING. All are, Invited. ,__ - ' THE AUCKLAND CENTENARY FESTIVAL ; OK SUNDAY SCHOOLS, FROM JUNE 27 TO JULY _, -BSO. SUNDAY, JUNE 2r. Sermons in tbo various Churches will havo special reference to Sunday School work. Chil drens Services will bo hold at 3 p.m. at the fol lowing centre. :-St. Paul's, St I Andrew's, St Sepulchre's, Wellosloy-strcet, Franklin Road, and Pitt-street Ctrarches, and Newton Kirk y also at St. James' HaU. St Mary's (Parnell), St Mark's, (Hciuuera), AH Saints' (Ponsonby), and Devonport Hall. Addresses will be doiiverea by Ministers and Laymen. Special Hymns wi'i be sung by tho Children, and collections will be made towards paying the expenses connected with, the celonration. At. the various centres, Schools uniting will bo fir.D ad__itted,and after wards parents and friends. MONDAY, JUNK 28. TEA AND PUBLIC MEETING IN THE CHOHAL HALL. For convenience of Toaohers and Friends, Tea will bo on the tables from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Tickets can bo obtained from the Superinten dents and Secretaries of tho various sohools, 18, 6d each. Holders of tho tickets are requested to report to Mr J. Ellyott by Friday next the num ber of tickets sold. Tho Public Meeting at 7~_> p.m., will be presided over by the Bight Bey. Bishop Cowie. Addresses by Rev. W. Morley. on " The Obiects and Aims of Bunday School Teaching." Rev. A. Can ick, on " Tho Sunday- School System and its Obstacles." Mr O. Hemus, on " Tho History of the Establl-hment of Sunday Schools." TUEBDAY, JUNE 29. \ Conference of Sunday School Teaohow at the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, Wellesley-street, at 3 tosp.m. and 7 t0930p.m. 3 to 5 p.m.—" How to retain the Senior Scho lara," introduced by tile Rev. J. Long. " The Service of Praise in Sunday Schools." introduced by the Rev.CM.Nelson. Chairman, ''■ Rev. R. F. Maoniool. 7to9.3op.m.—"Relation of the Sunday School : to tho Church and tho Family." introduced by tho Rev. J, Bates. " How to Deal with Refractory Sortolars," introduced by Mr Edmund Bell. Chairman, Rev. - T. Buddie. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30. Central Meetings for Parents, &0., at Pitt street Wcllealey-Btrect St. Andrew s, St Bte ' phen's (Ponsonby),. and the Wesleyan Church (Parnell). at 7.30 p.m. Addresses by Ministers and Laymen. THURSDAY, JULY 1. : j , "The Centenary Service of Song," at the Choral Hall, Symond street, at 7.30. p.m., by;a combined Choir o£ ÜBWards 01200 Voiocß.from tho Choirsof the City Churches and Sunday Schools, i ! Conductor, Mr W. Bridson. Organist, Professor Lambert. Tickets, .3 and Is. Seats may be reserved at '• Mr E. Wayte's Queen-3treet Tho Service of Song, (words, mu^io. nnd connective readings) ' may be procured at tho Sunday School Depot, I Wellesley-street, or from any bookseller, pries. I sixpence each. FRID AY, JULY 2. ' Devotional Meeting at St. James's Hall, Wei ; lington-street, at 7 30. p.m. Z; SUNDAY, JULY i. Sermons and Addresses, having reference to tho Celebration, and Communion Service, at tho several Churches. „--,•_._■ w"' 'J. BATKS; ) Joint Hon. ;JOHN R. RANDERSON, J Secretaries. 7IH ■■ ... Tenders. 1 QTE#g SERVICE TO FIJI. •General Post-office, , -.-.. ■' ,-.'. Wellington, Juno 18,1880, Bealed Tendora will bo received at tho General Post-offlcc, Wellington, until noon of SATURDAY, tho Srd day of Julyproximo, for the performance of a FOUR-WKKE-LY STEAM: '■ BKRVICE between Auckland and Fiji, for n periods of ONE or TWO Years. .... ■ . . -■ The Service to bo performed In accordance with a time-table to be furnished by the Poßt a master General, which will provide for con necting at Auckland with tho steamers of the " San Kranclsoo-Mail Service. Tenderers to state tho names, tonnage, ana horse-power of tho vessels to be employed in the Bervlce; uleo their carrying capacity and passen _or accommodation. 1 The lowest or any tender will not nece-SaMy a be accepted, and tne acceptance: of any tender •■ will be subject to tho voting of the necesEary funds by Parliament. _..-__ Tenders to be addressed to the Hon. tho Post master General, and endorsed "Tender For Fiji Steam Borviee." ■ • • a , • W. GRAY, , :: ' Secretary. c- -____ . h. m ,0 BUI L D E R S. ' Tenders will be received until NOON of tho - 29th instant, for tho erection of Three Shop 3in Grey-street . . ,_.__,,,_,_ _,„„ ~ ~ I .' - ' ■■■. R. KEALS & SON, I I Architects. . -T1 :Q _,;.-B. ...U I L D E R 5.7 _ Tenders will be received until NOON of tho i, 25th instant', for Additions to a Shop in Hobeon o Btreet* R. KEALS & SON, _ .;::;.';:.:, Architects. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until NOON of tho. ', 26th inßt.nt for Stripping and .Re-slating tho Roof of National Bank. It. KEALS 8c SON. i Architects. f Auctions _' j J _. ■ I '"^z^'iTq-MQRROw. ■. k -.: ;; " THE KEMUERA YARDS.' 0 T7.OR SALE, To-morrow, at one o'clock, _ JD '. and previous to the Cattle Sale, ~ 7 ; ,:. '• The Six Pens used for tho Bulls on the 'Sam * l; : I , j ; Mendel,' containing a quantity of useful ! timber. "" ;.,.-..,: _'_ '_', ' .-. 77 " '_, 1 .jv/oj ALFRED BUCKLAND. Z. 7 Z TO-MORROW, 1 . 5 •-.: ■ I AT 11 A.ST. AT SIRS I N'S M'AB X, 7- AT 11 O'CLOCK, 117 bags MAIZE , Ex' Southern Cross.' , Terms at Sale, VV. si COCHRANE. J ! [JAMES DACBE. :" TG-MORROW. 3. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PON .. , ..._..■ SONBY. THE Subscribers will Sell nt tho Rosi dorc., Arthur-street Ponsonby, To-mor row (Thursday), 21th instant, at 11. o'clock, 1 GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of Hair-seated Couch and six. ; Chairs, Carpet, Picture t, Clocks, Vases, .- , Rug, Fonder nnd Irons, Oval Table, Iron Bedsteads, Mattrasses. Bedding, - Cherts Drawer.. Stands and Ware, Chair", Miirors, Perambulator, Kitchen s. - Utensite, -;'•-. . ; - ] ~ ■ . itc, ~. 0.c.7';;.7 ~ ,r : ' ''''''.'.' ; k SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ■•!•.: Auctioneers. ii )- \V. S. COCimANK.] . [JAS. DACBE. FRIDAY, JUNE 23. J HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. - rT.HE Subscribers will sell at tbeir Rooms, ■, JL FortStrCet, -on Friday, 25th instant, at 11 ~ o'clock, li GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Consisting of .. - Couchci, Chaira, Pictures, Tables, Lamps, , Glaßswaro, China, Platedwaro, Clocks, " Fenders, Mirrors, Iron and Wood Bed- I. steads, Mtttrasses, Bedding, Chests Drawers, Stands and Ware,. Kitchen Utensils, &c„ &c. a 0 SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ; tt l Auctioneers. FRIDAY, JUNE 25. 3t -_ t g v '*_. s. ■' a v: N; ;s, 1 in ■-, i of ■t s- fT.HE Subscribers will sell at their. .ooms, lb 3- Fort-street, on Friday, 25th instant, at 12 sh o'clock, er ~.,: 10 Two Doublo-barrollcd Fowling Pieces, rs central lire, chokebore, with fittings th and cusc., and all latest improvements. at of co SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ', /a' Auctioneers. ts' . »__, * l [Continued on Fourth Page.)