SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

««ri^f wiTwnJ™B Evoning, 5.23 Hi IH wATBK^ To-morrow Morning, 5.45 f<UN BBT.—This Kvening, 5.36 fIJN KISK.—To-Morrow Morning, 8.23 BOON'S AGE.—New Moon, sth, 4.31 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVBMNO. Oamllle, brigantlne, Craig, from Lyttolton Marion, schooner, Austen, from Lyttelton

TO-DAY. Tararua, b.s., Mulr, from Kussall Glenelg, SB., Norris, lromTaurangß. Atlantic, sohooner, Josephs, from Krasoll

DEPARTURES. LAST EVENING.

Onward, sohoonor, Day, for Thames

TODAY. Tararuo, s.a., Mulr, for the South Fingal, S.S., worrls, for Moronry Bay

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London—Looh Doon, loaiing Tuuranga—Glenelg. Friday; Waitaki, Monday Sydney—Hero, shortly . _~_.. Whangarei-Argylo. Tuosdaya and Fridays; Molbourno, TiothS'south—Tarnrai. Thursday Rusßoll-lona, Monday; Waltaki. Wednesday New Plymouth and South— Wanaku, Tuesday Lovuka-Meg Merrllies, To-morrow friendly Islandß-Myrtlo, brignntino "an Francisco—Scottish Lasslo, barquo S unoa—Mazoppa, Friday Vavaa-Caledonia, Friday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Wanaka, 8.8.. from the South, Sunday Rotomahana, s.s., from the South, Monday Hymna, H.IG.M.S.. from Samoa J)aDK),H.M.S., from Wellington Hero, 8.8., from Sydney and Molbourno, shortly Waikato, ship (M.P.K V) from London, sallod June 2Sth , ... Wanganui. ship, from London, Hailed Aug. 4th .Kornglon, barque, from Lonaon, sailed July 10th Lutterworch, barque, from London, sallod July 8 <,'abarfoldh, barquo (S.Q.M.J.), from Hongkong Loon Fleot, barquo (L, K.P.S.), from London Loohnagar, barque, trom London: sallod June 12 1 oou Urr, barquo, from Londou, loading Ingeburg, barque, from New York; sailoa

Juno 17 Glenlora, barquo, from London, loading rtag, barquo, from Adelaide; siiled S"rcetrader, bamuo, from punedin Oooan RanW, barquentine, (W.T.N.V.) from Now York, sailed April 23th Vision, brig, from Dunedin Ocenla, brigantlne, from Adelaide tf| JamttrA. Stewart, brlaramioo, from Oamaru »Motive, brigantino, from famoa Flirt, br/gantinn (W.L.G.P.). from Lovuka .Aratopu, brigantlno, from Lyttolton Horea.us, brigantlne. from tievnlca ClansmaD, brisreintine, from Timara ])arcy Pratt, briKantine, from Onmaru Oamarn, brigantine, from Oamaru Helena, br'gantine, from Oamaru Kyno. brigantino. from Lytfeiton 1 apwing, brigantine, from Dunedin Omaha, brlgantine, from Chatham Islands Roderick Dhu, brigantine, from Duncdin Sarah Pile, brigantino, from Lyttelton •energy, schooner, from Noumea Dayspring, mission schooner (W.N.U.M.), from Sybil, sohooner, from Fooehow, sailed July 17th Agnes Donald, schooner, from Rarotonga BjJIo Brandon, sohojner from Lino Islands Gael, sohooner (5.R.G.8,). from Samoa -Aoba, schooner, from New Caledonia Kphemy, sohooner, lrom Noumea schooner, from Auntakl Magel'an Cloud, schooner, from Lyttslton; suited 23rd Saxon, sohooner, from Lyttelton: pailod 23rd Poltceman. schooner, from New Caledonia Ovalau, schooner, from Karotonga Atotebau, sohooner, from Harotonga Maty Anderson, schooner, from New Caledonia Southern Croats Mission schooner, Jroin the

Islands Pirate, Bohooner. lrom Tahiti Glimpse, ketoh, from Levuka Spoedwell, ketch, from Norfolk Island Maglo, cutter, from Hose ißland

IMPORTS.

Per Camille, from Ljttelton: 3,500 sasks pota" toea, Hi) Baoka bran. Per Marion, from Lyttelcon 100 sacks oata, 56 sacks bran

EXPORTS.

Per Tararua, for Gish^rne-30 sacks flour, 12 packages tea, 154 packages and cases. For Napier— 30 boxes soap. 5 bundles wire, 10 boxes tea, 341 cases and packaKO?. For Wellington— 20 cases brandy. 29 sacks oysters, 18 cases and packages For Ljttelton-17 sacks oysters, 4 rolls matting, 4 paokages. For Dunodin—2B paokages. For Melbourne—llß casks limej uioe, 1) paciagc3.

Inwards COiSTWian.—Atlantic from Russell, with 90 tons coal; Ghost from Orewa. with 17000 feet timber; Tararna from Russell, with 250 ions coal and 49 sacks oystera. Outwards Coastwise.— Savoy Kate for Rus »))!; Mercury, for Tairua

Iho s.s. Fingal. having undergone an over haul, returned to Tairua and Mercury Bay this afternoon.

The sohooner Marlon arrived yesterday after noon from Ijyttolton, via Tauranga. «Hp left the latt-r port on Tuesday evening, and had moderate weathoi till arrival.

The barque Althel' od cleared at Lyttelton lor London yesterday with a cargo of wool, tsllow, grain, &o.

Tno sohoonors Mazoppa for Samoa and Cale donia for Vavau are expected to clear at the I ustoms to-morrow.

The as. Glenelg arrived this afternoon from Tduranga with 51 head of cattle, 41 bales hay, aid six passengers.

Tho barque looh Cree with 27 passengers, nrrived at Lyttelton <rom London yesterday after a passage ot ninety diya. John R. Whitey. on apprentice, was washed overboard and drowned on Auguat 11th, during a heavy gale.

The Union Co.'a b.s. Tanrua left for Melbourne via tho couth, with the following passengers for Oisborne:—Oldham, Kyle. Napier: -Harding, Foweo, J. Fitzgerald, Miss Bayllss. Wollington: —Mr Mrs Hlrat, J. H.Dalton, Mitchell, Forsyth. Lyttelton :-Mlss Allen, John Knnlebrechr, Miss KsUd. Dunedin:—Mr Mrs Allan, J. Allan, Da KourbeL Melboorne:—Ackroyd, James Duncan BloEeniie.

The brigantine Camllle arrived from Lyttel ton last evening withla cargo of potatoes. Capt. Craig reports leaving on the 23rd ult.; had heavy gales for several days. Wton off Cooks ■straits the vessel was off a leo shore, and con siderable canvas had to be spread to keep her away. Variable weather was experienced from East €apa to arrival. Passenger, R. Ward,] The barque Bells entered out at the Customs to-day for Newcastle.

On the discharge of her inward cargo, the brig&ntlne Anthons is expected to proceed to Kafpara to load with timber for a Southern port.

The schooner Onward left last night for the Thames, where she is to tako in a cargo of titn b jr for JbytieUoo.

LOSS OF THE KAURI.

The master of the schooner Kauri arrived hero about day light thismorning1, and reports the total loss of that vessel during last night on the rooks lying on the outside oC Waiheke. as the vessel was loaded with logs at the time, it will bo as well for masters of vo-bolh going in that direc tion to keep a stood look out, in ordor that they may not strike any of them which may be float- Ing about. The Kauri was a new barge, having been built some months ago by Messrs Lane and Urownfor the Auckland Timber Company, by whom she was owned.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES. 0 jlonlst, schooner, Bailor, for Waltora

IMPORTS.

Per Hannah Mokau, from Wai tara: 230 sheep 33 can es and kegs butter.

PORT OF THAMES.

Tuesday. Arrivals :—Lily, cutter, from Tapu. with fire wood ; Chelsea, cutter, from tho const, with fire wood ; Matakana, cutter, from Wakoa with produce. Cleared Outwards:—Josephine, schooner, for Busaell; Chelsea, cut tor, for stores. The sohoooer Joaephlno is sow taking In ballast prior to sailing (or Russell for coal. All her cargo of produce, from Lyttelton, was turned out in flrot cluf s condition. Captain llyno and the seamen havo left her. and a new master and crew havo taken their places. A schooner heavily laden was oom'ng up the harbour at dusk yesterday. She will probably t lrn out to be the Sea Breeze, from Kasaell.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wjiano irei. this day. Sailed: Argylo, for Auckland, at 8 a.m. Hubsicll, this day. Arrived: Waitakl, Advance, Mariner, Fawn, Vonus, Lagoon. Sailodi Whangarel and On ward. Waltaki sails at i p.m.

Wang vndi, this day. Arrived: Rangatlra, from Mew Plymouth]

Nelson, this day. Arrived: Talaroa, from Wellington. Port Chalmers, yesterday. Sailed: Italy, barque, for Hobart Town. Sydney, yesterday. Arrived: P.M. e.g. Australia, from Auckland, Sailed: Wakatlpu, for Wellington. Melbourne*, yesterday. Arrived: Rotorun, from the Bluff.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

Mails wim. Closjb as Under ;— This Day. For Whltiangl and Talrua, per Fingal, at 1 p.m. Friday, 3rd instant. For Thames, per Kotomahana, at 10.30 a.m. For liovnka, per Mok Morrilloa, at noon For Waihoko and Coromandol, por Coromandol, at 12.30 p.m. , _ For Whiiiangl, Tatrua, Tauranga, and Opotlkl, por Glonolg, at 1 p.m. For Wangarel Heads and Wangarol, por Argylo, at 4 p.m. For»VVangarei Heads and Wangarol, per Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Thames, por Kntorprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday. 4th instant. For Walwera, Mahuranuri, Matakann, Manga wai, Walpu, and Mangapai, por Roso Casey, at 10 a.m. For Samoa, por Mazoppa, at 11 a.m. For Friondly Island, por Ciledanla, at 11 n.m. For Thames, por Kotomahana, at 11.30 a.m. Forßarotonga, por Norval, at 3 p.m. Monday, Gth Instant. Kor Taranaki, Wanganui, and Wolllngton, per Rangatira, at 8 a.m. For Russoll, Kawakawa, Waugaroa, and Mon gonui, por lima, at I p.m. Tuesday, 71H inßtant. For Taranaki and Southern ports, per Wanaka, atC a.m. For Russoll, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, por Rotomahana, at 3 p.m. Tuesday, 14th Soptombor. Por b.s. City of Sydnoy as follows :— For Sandwioh Mauds, Unltod Statoa of Amerioa, Canada, British Columbia. Central and South Araerioa. and British and Foreign West Indies, Japan, and China, including Hongkong, at 1 p.m. Por United Kingdom and Continent ot KuropM, at 1 p.m. For money orders, rojjlstorod letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Lato lottors bearing an extra foe of slxponoo. In addition to the postago, -will be reoolved by the Mall Agent on board tho stoamor up to the time of sailing. This mail will bo duo In London on Tuesday, Ootober 6. Note,—A Post-omoa has boon established at Lake Takupmm. Mails will be olosod at this oflloo evo'y Monday, Wodnoaday, and Ewday. at 8.15 a m.; and} will arrlvo evory Tttetfday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 3.30 p.m. ■ - N.B.—Tho Wuikato mails from Auokland to To Awamutu, hitherto olosing daily at 7 a.m.. will in futuro be olosod at 11 a.m.; return malls will bo recolvod at G.-10 p.m. Tho Waikato mails, from Auokland to Ngivrua wahia, hitherto oloalng dally at 3.15 p.m . will in future be closed at 7 p.m.; return mails will bo received at 9.15 a in. S. B. BIS 3, Chief Postmaster.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

September 2,1880. Theatre Royal—"Tho Banker's Daughter" .in. Auokland Institute—R. O. Barstow, Esq., on " Egyptian Lights upon the Exodua ot Israol, 7.45 p.m. Temperanoo Hall—Profcs3or Frasor's Lecture on "How to mako a good Head," S p.m. Alexandra-street—Sir H. Havelook's Juvenllo Templars' Kntertahiment, 7.30 p.m. Drill shod—Battery and Band, Election of Second Lieutenant, 7.30 p.m.

BIRTH.

COLLINS.—Sarah Juno Collins, on tho Ist inst.; aged 3 yoars and 3 months, Tho funerai takes placo at 3.30 to-morrow. Frionila pluuso ucccpt this intimation.

MACNICOL.—On August 30th, nt St. James Manse, the wife of tho Rev. R. F. Maonicol, of a son.

SMITH.—On September 2nd, at hor rcsldonoe, Alma Villa, Chnpol-strect, tho wife of Horbort H. Smith of a daughter.

MARRIAGE.

HARRH-GWILLIA.M.-On August 10, at St. Matthew's Church, by tho Rev. C. M. Nelson, Thomas Alexander, eldest son ot Mr A. T. Harris, of Auckland, to Charlotte Mary Ann, oldest daughter of Mr James Gwllliam, for merly of Viotoda.—Australian and Thames papers ploase copy.

DEATH

BLANCHARD.—On Ist instant, at Auckland, William Gilbert Blanohard, fourth son ot lato R. Blancha'd, Winchester, England, Visiting Oillcer of tho Colonial Bank ot Now Zealand; aged 42 years.

ROE.—On Soptombor Ist, at the residonco of hor stepfather, Mr J. Ryan, Home-streot, Groat North Road, Mary Jane, eldest daughter of tho lato Mr Daniel Roe ; agod 18 years and 10 months.

Tho funeral will loava her late restdenej at half-past 3 o'clock, on Friday next. 3rd Instant. Friends are respectfully invited to attond.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Lookbb-os (Parnoll).- Elootion sqnlbs can only go in as advertisements. This rule applies to your communication. Rblioio.y op Tns Prusknt Day.—Your letter is unsuited to our columns.

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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1880.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the pood that we can do

The official record of the work of the session shows that if hon. members did very little they toiled with most per severing industry in doing it. There were 64 sittings of the House, extend ing over 524 hours, or an average of 8 hours 20 minutes a day, besides com mittee work, and as there were 383 petitions presented—3ol from Euro peans and 82 from Maories, not including the 11 Standing Committees and 3 Private Bills Committees — a pretty fair amount of work was cat out. When we add that 61 public bills, originated in the Lower House, passed and received the Royal assent; that 6 werereserved for her Majesty'sapproval, and 63 were introduced and afterwards dropped ; that in addition 19 public bills, brought down from the Council, passed and 9 were dropped, making a total of 152 Public Bills disposed of during the session; that three private bills were passed and one dropped; we see that .the House had a great deal more placed beforo it than could possibly be done well. There were 47 divisions of the whole House, and 80 divisions of the House in Committee ; 632 questions were asked of Ministers ; 37 orders for returns and papers j 101 papers were laid on the table by com mand ; 73 in return to orders, and 91 under other authorities. Of a total of 229 papers submitted 153 were ordered to be printed. The Public Petitions Committee brought up 190 reports; the Native Affairs Committee, 111 • the Waste Lands Committee, 73 • and other committees 94, bringing up the total to 468.

If we take this record of business the 156 Bills, 383 petitions, 229 parliamentary papers, and 468 reports and then add the whole of the public appropriations, and deduct from the available time to deal with these ques tions, the sittings spent in weaiy debate leading to no end whatever, the House cannot for a moment flatter itself that the business of the country has been well done. We believe the Govern ment made a grievous mistake in at tempting to force through so much work in one session. The order paper was unnecessarily weighted and much time wasted with bills that came to nothing — and the measures that it was imperative should be passed were hurried through at the end with little consideration. The members got in ill-humour with the hopeless task before them, and were by no means molified by an objection able practice of knocking the Order Paper aboub, and turning it upside down, which sent bills half-disposed of to limbo, and brought new ones to the surface.

It is only when we come to analyse the bills passed and thoso dropped that the full extent of the failure to grapple with momentous questions is perceived. The bills passed are mostly small measures to correct flaws in the

existing law, to furnish supplies, or provide for some local want; those dropped are great measures of policy. The Native Lands Bills, Crown and Native Lands Eating, Charitable Insti tutions, Corrupt Practices Prevention, Chinese Immigration, Licensing, Local Public Works, Members of General Assembly Expenses, Representation, and Regulation of Elections. There also appear among tho bills dropped the Firo Brigades Bill, Insurance Companies Bill, Gaming and Lotteries, Flicudly Societies Act Amendment-, Married Women's Property, Party Processions, Publio Entertainments Prohibition, and Women's Franchise.

Tho Bills that havo passed both Houses and become law are as follow :

Adulteration Prevention, Aliens, Animals Protection, Appropriation, Arms, Banks and Bankers, Beor Duty, Bills of Ex change, Procedure, Brands and Branding, Building Societies, Census Act Amend ment, Chattel Securities, Counties Act Amendment, Crown Grants Amendment, Cruelty to Animals, Customs Tariff, Deaths by Accidents Compensation, Deceased Wife's Sister's Marriage (reserved), Den tiata, Diseased Cattlo Proclamations Valid ation, District Courts, Dogs Registration, Election Petitions, Electric Telegraph Act 1575 Amendment, Execution Against Real Estato, Financial Arrangements, High Schools Reserve, Immigration and Public Works, Appropriation, Improßt Supply Bills (4), Joint Stock Act 18G0 Ameudmont, Juries, Laud Transfer Act Amendment, Lodgers' Goods Protection, Maori Pri soners, Maori Prisoners' Detention, Mnr riage, Mnrriod Women's Proporty Pro tection, Mercantile Law, Municipal Corpor ations Acts Amendment, Native Lund Court, Nativo School Sites, Now Zealand University Reserves, Otago Harbour Board Kmpowering, Permanent Officers' Salaries, Pharmacy Proclamations Validation, Pro porty Assessment Act Amondinout (No. 2), Public Revenue, Public Works, Rabbit Nuisance, Stamp Act Amendment, Stamp Foe, Treasury Hills, Wniknto Confiscated Lands, West Coast Settlement (North Island), Local Acts, Auckland Collogo and Grammar School, Bluff Harbour Foreshore, Leasiug Canterbury Rivers Act (1870) Amondmciit, Canterbury Roads Ordinance Amoudinent Act, Extension Cnvorshaiu Borouph Incorporation, Chriutchurch Dis trict Draiuago Act (1875) Amendment, llokitika Harbour Board Loan, Inch Clutha Act (1878) Amendment, Invercurgill Drill shed Site, Jackson's Bay Settlement, Nelson Gas and Waterworks Sale Act (1877) Amendment, Oamaru Waterworks (1875) Amendment, Otago Road liatcs Vnlulatory, Port Monineux Reserves Leasing Act (187G) Amendment, Public Health Act (1876) Amendment, Special Powers and Contracts, Sydeuham Borough Council Empowering, Taoanui Ahuaturanga Laud, Taranaki Iron Smelting Works Land Acts (1874) Ainoiul ment, Thames Water Supply Transfer, Wangauui Harbour and River Conservators' Board Grant, Wellington Harbour Board and Corporation Laud, New Zealand Bank Act (18G1) Amendment.

In tho course of his defence of tho Railway Commissioners' report, Mr Wright gavo the following information rolativo to tho non paying railways of the colony : — £. Kawakawa Section 18,429 Kaipara Section ... ... 8(5,000 New Plymouth Section ... 181,000 Wdstport Section 214,321 Nelson Section 133,93*5 Picton Section 1G3.G79 Oxford Branch 78.359 Eyroton Branch G6,G9(> Ngapara Branch 79.551 Walton Park Branch 17,8-10 Outram Branch 42.71S Lawrenco Branch ... ... 194,059 Kiverton to Otautau Branch ... 178,894 The profit on some of theso linen amounts in the aggregate to £3,244, and (he loss on others to £5,175, or a not loss of £1,931. If honorable members will add up tho items they will find that these railways involve a cost to tho colony of nearly a million aud a half. And what do they produce? Apart from any indirect benefit they may produce to tho colony, they entail a loss of £1,931 over working expenses, as against interest to the amount of £80,000. I would like to ask the House, how can the colony con tinue an expenditure of so unprofitable n character t No doubt tho Kawakawa liuo will eventually pay ; but up to this moment it has never returned ouo sixpence. A certain agreement was made for payment of interest, but that interest has never been paid."

The letter signed " Fides," which apponrcd in our issue of Monday evening, taking ex ception to our statement that the niero net of believing is a judicial process, indepen dent of the will, and by itself neither moral nor immoral, is worthy of notice. The grounds of his objection are not quite clear, but he seems to be of opinion that by an act of volition we can determine whether wo will believe this tenet or its opposite, and that a man is entirely and directly responsi ble for his conviction?. At the outset wo must postulate that we used the term belief as meaning an active, bona fi.de assent, and not that sleepy, satisfied state of the mind commonly passing for belief, which is the offspring of indolence, prejudice, or acci dents of birth and education. There are men who hold, certain opinion* simply be cause their fathers did so, or their neigh bours or their clergyman do now. It they had been born in Turkey they would have been good Mussulmans, so disinclined by constitution or habit are they to examine

into the contents of their minds. "Such per sons," says Dr W. B. Carpenter, " cannot be

' truly said to believe a set of propositions, the i evidence of which they have never studied, , aud the very language of which they do not understand." We hardly think that "Fides" would apply to what they arc pleased to call their opinions the term beliefs. Having made thia neces bery explanation, we venture to express our conviction that a sincere active-mended man does not clioo.se hit) beliefs. As learned John Seldcn says in his " Table talk," "a man for his heart can think no otherwise than he doe 3 think." He per ceives certain evidence laid out before him, and willy-nilly ho is obliged to incline in one direction or the other. He hears of a country called America, and the testimony of tho.se who have been there Is so strong that he cannot help being perfectly eatiffied that such a region exists. If certain persons thought it would be better for him not to believe this, they would have no right—there would be something absurd in their saying io him—that he ought to believe otherwise. Take another instance one in which the will is ir volvcd. A man learns b> letter or otherwise that his wife, or another dear friend, is dead. He is particularly anxious not to believe the fact, but the proofs are convincing, the evidence, circumstantial perhaps, admits of no doubt, at all; so that, in direct opposition to his will, he is convinced of the truth of the uu pleasant ncwa. The will has no part or parcel in. the matter. A judge in a judicial process puts his inclinations, desires, and passions on one side, and aims calmly and deliberately at administering justice. Analogously, the honest inquirer, with an equal calmness, and with a like dismissal of will, aims at finding the truth. The act of the judge no one would venture to designate as cither moral or im moral, even though he knows it must be followed by the death of some unfortunate criminal. Why then should any other act of judgment be made to fall within one or other of theso two categories ? Dr. Carpenter in his "Mental Physio logy" devotes a chapter to examining the influence of the will upon the formation of beliefs. He starts with this statement: —

(p. 395) "It is a fundamental fact of consci ousness that belief is an automatic action, over which the_ will can exert no direct in lluenco." Thi«, be it noted, is precisely what is being contended for. He proceeds to remark that the will has an indirect in iluence, which is exerted in two ways : (1). Through the habitual discipline by which it Hives shape to the intellectual fabric ; and (2). through its power of modifying the re lative force of different evidentiary consideration, by the degree of attention given to each. It is evident that, admitting the truth of this opinion, a belief (so-called) formed under a considerable amount of these indirect kinds of volitional influence must be biassed and partial, and hence not a genuine belief at all. It is also evident that this disturbing influence can be reduced to a minimum, as is proverbially the case with our English judges. So that it is quite within the range of the practical to arrive at beliefs almost, if not entirely, automatically. But perhaps "Fides" may consider that belief in moral and religious questions differs from beliefs such as we are instan cing, and is not bound by the same con ditions. Why then did Paley compose his famous " Evidences of Christianity," which ia brimming over with testimonies indefati gably gathered from all directions ? And why did Butler elaborate his closely reasoned " Analogy," which is designed to settle the doubts of a particular class of per plexed questioners ? These two great reli

gious writers, in common with thousands of others from the Apostles downwards, appeal to the judgments of men, and present them with evidence as abundant as possible, on which to make up their minds. They appeal not to tho will, or an%r other desire or passion, but ask for an impartial dispas sionate hearing. We shall very briefly refer to another part of the question under discussion, viz., "how far a man is responsible for the conclusions he arrives at." To duly examine the evi dence, to be zealous in hunting up evidence, to scrupulously guard against the influence of passion and prejudice, these are the duties of diligent enquirers; and, failing to fulfil these duties, they are distinctly blamablo. This is where their responsibility comes in, not in the mere act of arriving at a decision on the evidence. In this par ticular wo cannot help dissenting from the dictum of Lord Brougham, who, in trying to express nn important truth forcibly, fell into epigrammatic exaggeration, and mado it appear only a . half-truth. At bottom, however, ho was not far wrong.

In our leading article on the Beer Tax yesterday an important misprint occurred, A brewer's ■ license empowers tho sale of any quantity over two gallons at tho brewery. The two was misprinted ten.

The only two witnesses examined at tho hospital inquiry before Dr. Skae yesterday were Dr. Philsrm aud Gadd, tho late night nurse. Brown, the former head-nurse, had declined to attend, and tho other witnesses who wore concerned in tho affair mo all away from tho hospital. The inquiry was coufiuod to the circumstances attending the dismissal of Gadd. It in unfortunate that Dr. Skae should have held the inquiry with closed doors. Tho matter is a public ono — it lias boon before tho House of Representa tives, wns dealt with by a Committco of the llouso, nnd discussoil by loading mem bers. Tho result of the preßent investiga tion will bo narrowly watched and criti cised pretty froely, and we boliovo tho public and tho llouso aro too well posted iv tho f'icts to rest satisfied with a bogus or partial inquiry.

In our lust night's issue an advertisement appeared informing ' % holdors of Debentures of tho various City of Auckland Loans wliuro now Dcbouturoa aro obtainable Wo are requested to call attention to tho fact that tboy can bo obtained only at tho Lon don Ollico of tho National Hank of New Zealand, 37, Lombard-atreot, E.C.

A curiosity at the shop of Messrs Fisher aud Co., butchers, has attracted great notice from pedestrians to-day ; tho curiosity is a muss of fat, weighing 561b5,, found attached to an ordinary kidnoy in tho carcaHO of an ox fed at Ilawko's Bay.

Tho (hie weather, this morning, Hcetned to havo a lively effect upon the gentlemen of tho legal profession iv tho Rosidcnt Magistrates Court.for thoy continued to talk throughout the whole of the business, not withstanding tho frequently repeated "silcnco"of Mr Lodge, who at last gave it up. Entreaties were of no avail; tho lawyers would talk.

Wo understand that Mr Batt, who has occupied the position of shipping clerk at Mossrs Stono Biothots during the last ten years, has resigned that post, and will com monco business on his own account as Commission and Custom-houso Agent, next woek. Mr Butt has a good knowlcdgo of commercial business in Auckland, and possessing the confidence and ostccni of a largo number of business connections, it is expected that ho will meet with success in his venture.

Hey. Allan Webb will deliver his lecture to-morrow evoning in tho lecture hall of the Young Men's Christian Association on " Dr Carey and his co-workers in the promulga tion of Christianity in, India," interspersed with music. The lecture should be in (crcbting as it will treat of tho life and mis sionary labours of a very remarkable man, who rose from a cobbler's seat to a high position as » preacher and linguist.

Tho Salt Lake Mormon paper contains n notico from Klders Walkc »nd Vincent, stating their desire to obtain positions as fcliool-toachciM, aud also that " both have been employed for years under the New Zealand Government."

Mr Michael Guarin, tho husband of tho poor woman who died in childbirth at Parnoll oil Monday last, wishes it stated that lie was present ut the time, and that a doctor was also with his wife for full three hours before she died. It is quite a mistake to suppose thcro was any acci dontal ncgligeuce either on his part or tho doctor's. Everything was done for tho deceased that could be done.

At tho Polico Court, Ouchuuga, on

Wednesday, before U. C. Barstow, Ksq., It. M.. Joseph ilolmca was charged with a breach of tho Licensing Act by selling liquor at Jnchunga on tho 2Sth in«t. with out ii liccniio. Sub-Inspector lardy ap peured for tho proscoutioa. Tho defendant ndmittod supplying the liquor, but stated lie was merely a servant for tho person who kept tho house, J. Field, and as Mr Field admitted this upon oath, the charge against

Holmes was dismissed, the police intimating that they should proceed against Field. Tho facts of the enso would appear to bo

that the business of an Onehunga Hotel — tho Prince Albert Inn—is being carried on by the present occupants without any proper transfer of the license from tho former landlord, Mr Grogan, who left the place a month ago.

After the general businoss of the Presby tcry meeting yesterday, deputations from Onchunga and Mangere represented their case, through Rev. D. W. Kuuciman, the moderator of the united chargo of these dis trict?. The gentlemeu representing these districts stated that they had made a call to Key. Mr Anderson, of Long-Braucb, near Now York, but before the call was fully signed, Mr Anderson had left for his home in America. These charges wero without a minister, and the places were comparatively in a state of spiritual destitution —they hud no minister. The deputation considered it unlikely that Mr Anderson would return to this country, hence it was necessary to take sonic steps towards supplying the charge. After very considerable discu«Bion, it was resolved, on the motion of the Key. Mr Ruuciman, seconded by Mr Kyburn, "Tuat a commission of tho Presbytery be appointed to visit Oaehunga and Mangere, to dispose of the call to the Rev. J. M. Anderson and to take such further steps us they may consider requisite iv tho circum stances, with a view of an early settlement of a minister; the commission to consist of the Revs. D. W. Runciman, A. Carrick, R. F. Macnicol, and G. B. Monro. Mr Runciman to be moderator of the commis sion."

The Jewish Young Mou's Mutual Im provement Society gave their first enter taiiunent last evening in the Albeit Hall. The admission was by private cards, and by the time of opening the hall was filled with a respectable and intelligent audience. This society, since it 3 formation, has been eminently successful, aud a number of literary essays and debates have occupied the attention of members on meeting nights, aud show that the society possesses literary power, critical judgment, and dramatic skill. 'ihe programme last night was of a highly creditable character, and very successfully represented. The first piece was a one-act comedy entitled " Contrivances," which created a good deal of fun. Mr T. H. Keesing represented "Argus," Mr A. H. Keesing " Robin," Mr A. ft. Keesing "ArcthusQ," Mr J. D. Phillips "Captainßovewoll,"aud "Betty," in female costume, Mr H. Bloom. The comedy had been woll studied by its votaries, who were thoroughly conversant with their parts, so that anything like hesitancy was not observed in the players. Several good songs were sung, the comic song by Mr I. Dalheim, with banjo accompaniment, being highly relished by every person present. The entertainment concluded with the well? known, but capital farce, of " The Thump ing Legacy." The members of this Society are to be congratulated for their histrionic ability, good taste, and elocutionary efforts.

I " A Prospector for Gum " writes declaring that in his opinion the Chinese in California are better paid than white labourers here. He says tho Government ought to establish a Labour Department similar to tho ship pin* oilice, where articles should be entered into binding employers to adhere to their agreements. Ho concludes:—" What is a working man's life ? A struggle for exist euce in most cases. A mechanic has to shift from city to city to keep himself from idleness, and if he makes good wages in one place it take 3 all his surplus cash for travel ling expenses. Good jobs don't last for ever. Competition is a very good thing sometimes. Too much competition _is equally bad, and its effects are starvation wages or a struggle for existence. The drinking propensities of the working classes are a great disgrace to their cause. Some men have such weak fhoads that the very eight of a public-house acts upon them like a charm. The publicans know this, and they chase him all over the country with rum bottles. The roads are interspersed with toll-bars called public-houses, and the streets of a city is lined with them, and a country town consists of three hotels aud a gaol, showing the principal business carried on. He is bssct by enemies on all sidea, so keep him down and give him another^ kick. The Bailor has a champion in Mr Plimsoll; but, oh, where! oh, where ! is the forthcoming champion for the landaman ? Echo answered where ?"

Mr and Mrs Hart have returned from the Waikato after a very successful season, and will introduce their " Happy Hours" to the good people of Onohunga to-morrow.

Mr Gallagher intends to signalise his entrance into the Thistle Hotel on Saturday by throwing open the bar and billiard-rooms from 7 to 8 p.m., when refreshments will be dispensed gratuitously. The Hobson baud will discourse appropriate music.

The sale at Durham Yard", advertised on our fourth page to be held at 1 o'clock to morrow, is incorrect, the time is 11 o'clock.

The Works Committee of tho Oity Coun cil has reported on the street tramway project. It recommends that if the innova tion is thought desirable tenders should be called a month hence.

On tho occasion of the marriage of Miss McAnulty yesterday at Otauuhu, a very handsome silver fruit-stand, with illumi nated address, waa presented to her by the members of the congregation of the Catholic Church. The church was crowded to wit ness the ceremony, shewing the great esteem in which tho young lady ia held. The stand was of elegant design, and pur chased from Mr Kohn, jeweller, Auckland. The presentation wan made by tho Kov. Father O'Hara in very feeling and appro priate terms. Tho address was as follows : " Presented to Miss Elizabeth McAnulty as a token of respect and esteem, and in slight recognition of her services as organist of the Catnolic Church, Otahuhu, by her loving pastor, Rev. Father O'Hara, and members of the congregation."

The "Waikato Mail," discussing the projected Panama Canal, says :—" This is a matter of vital importance to Auckland, aa it virtually secures to her all tho advan tages of her commanding geographical posi tion, and must render her the headquarters of communication between these islands aud tho outaido world. This forms another irresistible argument for the completion of a through lino of railroad, connecting Auck land with the rost of Now Zealand. Boing iv possession of tho shortest ocean route between England and hor dependencies in thoso seas, as a natural consequence, she must bo tho chief port of resort, and as such hor futuro has prospects second to no other maritime city In the Auatralasine."

Tho demand for Bay of Islands coal con tinues to bo ou the increaso, no loss than six steamers having callod in last week, taking away upwards of 1,000 tons of coal.

In tho debate on tho Foncing Act this session, Mr Swansou Vuid he would like to give his experience of tho fencing laws in this country. "In the early days of Auck land ho was in tho bush, and ho was unex pectedly asked to bear tho expense of fenc ing tho bush land he occupied. Ho could not understand why ho should bo culled upon to fence in a number of trees; and thcro wuro no cattle within miles of him. Tho gentlemen who required him to go to tho expouso of fencing wero well known in this House. It was thought that ho would be unable to bear tho proportion of the ex pense, and it wan simply an attempt to ruin him and get possession of his land. Ho pro tested against tho erection of tho fence. Ho said "You may erect tho fence if you like, but I shall not pay anything towards it so long as I can resist it, as the fencing of my land is perfectly useless to me. If you go on you will waste your money, for after you have fenced in the land you may go to Mr W. S, Grahamo, and you will find sufli ciout to my credit to pay half the cost of fencing." The fencing of that land was novcr begun. That was how tho Fencing Act had been worked in Auckland."

An interesting question is raised by tho London " Athcnroum " in a roviow of John ltussel Youngs book. " A Trip Around tha World with General Grant." The General aud ex-President of these free and indepen dent States was given the freedom of tho city of London. But it is the invariable custom on bucli occasions for the recipient bt the honour to swear true allegiance to the Queen,horGovornment.andhcrposterity. It would bo indeed curious, as tho " Athe nicura" suggests, if General Grant had incurred obligations on this aud other occasions " wheu ho was made a burgess of cities of tho United Kingdom of which he ncvor dreamed." If he had been nom inated at Chicago and then elected next November, it Would have been rather awkward to fhid that he had become a British subject.

Java spiders are lively creatures. "All tho Year Hound" gives the following ac count of a light between one of these insects and a parrot: Tho spider, whose body was as a largo as a small bird's, dropped down upon a young parrot whose mamma was from homo, and spreading its huge claws over the nest, begau sucking its blood. When the mother returned sho naturally went for tho cnomy and seized hold of his lega; but whether it bo that legs are not a sensitive portion of a spider's organization, or that this particular insect had an overpowering penchant for tho blood of young parrots, he would not let go until, his pain becoming too intense for endurance, he turned on the on tho mother, nud twining all his legs (irmly about her neck, was just arranging for a good, long suck in that quarter, when sho gave him an awful dig in the belly with her beak, whereupon he fell over, dragging her to the ground with him. Then I (shot him, and released the parrot.

In a biography of Mr Gladstone an American contemporary says: "At 25 years of age Mr Gladstone was Junior Lord of the Treasury, uudor Peel, and since then he has been one of tho most imposing figures in English politics. He has been identified with all the great reforms which have marked the latter half of the century. He defended the bill for the removal of the disabilities of the Jews. He upheld the repeal of the Corn laws, though it cost mauy friends, and severed him from the party with which he had begun his political life. He made a specialty of finance, and hi? 'budgets' were pronounced by Lord Russell ' to contain the ablest exposition of the true principles of finance ever delivered by an Euglish statesman.' 11l tho golden age of Liberalism, which was ushered in by tho year 1868, Mr Gladstone was the great moving power in securing the disestablish ment of the Irjsh Church, the Irish Land bill, the abolition of the purchase of com missions in the army, the Geneva arbitra tion and a host of reforms in legal administration. For tho last six years he has been chafing under the theatrical policy of Beaconsficld, aud the fact that he judged rightly the temper ot the nation was proved by his success, as unaccountable as it was startling to the Conservatives. At 70 years ho took up the burdens of office at which many younger men would have been dis mayed. 'J hat his position is a difficult one has been shown by recent events. What ever may bo the result, failure cannot tarnish his reputation for splendid intellec tual activity and shiewd businoss ability."

SUPPOSED DROWNING AT MON GONUI.

Information was received in town to-day to the effect that a young man named John Mclntosh, junr,, is supposed to have been drowned on Monday last while crossing the river near Mongonui, on horseback. Tho horse, saddle, and bridle of the missing youth were found close to the river, but notwithstanding the search which has been instituted by Constable Hutchison and the settlers,no trace of the body has as yet been found.

THEATRE ROYAL.

During the last few nights " Tho Banker's Daughter " has been drawing good houses, though, as wo anticipated, it has not proved quite as successful as " Stolen Kisses." To-morrow "Our Boys " will be produced tor one night only, when Mr and Mrs Lingard will resume their famous imperson ations of Perkyn Middlewlck and Mary Melroso. Next to the creator of the past —David James—Mr Lingard is the best Middlcwick on the stage, aud those who wish to understand why "Our Boys" ran so long in England should certainly see him in tho piece. Nothing is said about Satur day, but we presume " Betsy " will be pro duced either that night or on Monday.

Orders tor tuning and repairing pianos, organs, harmoniums, and all kinds of musical instruments should bo loft at the Auckland music warehouse.

" Your a nmu after my own heart," as tho blushing maiden confessed when her lover proposed marriage.

Now Arrivals, Residents. an<a Toarlats p lying a flying viait, cannot rightly estimate the busi ness and manufacturing resources of Auckland without visiting the only osiJibHshment of tho kind In this city which U conducted on tho London eystom, combining tho various depart ments of Houso Furnishing, Drapery and Clothing. Wo refer to tho City Hall Arcado, a stroll through which will woll repay tho visitor. The proprietors KMobbi-s Garliok & Cranwolll liavo just; completed important alterations which, are not only a vast improvement iv tho flppeoranco of tho premises, but enabloß them tt keep the largest variety of Drawing-room Suites in town (ready for delivery), also an immense assortment of Irop, Brass, and Wood Bedsteads, and other Houso Furnishing Requl sltos. This business is managed on tho Co, oi-kkative Cash system. All kinds of Drapery. Millinery, and Men's and Boys' Clothing being sold at one-half the proflt that would bo ro quirod if credit was given. Furnitura and Carpets to suit every Class of Customer kept. A large return fat a small profit ia the policy o j Garuok and. CRAsrwßUi, of the City Hal Arcade, Queen-street

Scintillations.

"Be brief: for, icia with words rb with sun beams; the more they aro condensed, the deeper they burn."— Hopthby.

Mr Owen McGee has. lost a fine foal by Musket out of Perfume S?ra Bernbardt has been fined £6000, for breaking with the Comddie Franchise. Thcland-line between Bohuasand Manilla has been restored. ' The telegraph station at Riverhead will not bo closed to the public as originally intended. „ Some trout ova has been sent to Russell for the local lakes and rivers. The "Banker's Daughter" for the last time this evening. Bankrupts are not to be allowed to hold office in Presbyterian churches. _ '' Beauty is but skin deep." This cannot be applied to a banaDa. , , If head work is so wearing it is surprising how long-lived barbers are. Marriage is now referred to at breaking the unit rule. The Timaru Board of Education would like to start a number of schools iv thinly aided districts, but cau't for lack of funds'. P i Stewart, of Muuro and Stewart, Oamaru, was killed yesterday by falling from a crane, Mr O'Brien, who was injured by a splinter at the Timber Company's Mill, Freeman b Bay, is in a fair way of recovery. Miss Houghton " inaugurated the ' Waikato Mail," by lifting the first sheet ofF the type. Mr Bastings will probably be returned for Wakaia. Mr Morris and Captain McKenzie are the other candidates. King'of Clubs, the thoroughbred sire pur chased from Victoria for the Middle Park Stud Co., has reached Dunedin safely. The amateur " Pinafore " troupe have given two more highly successful perfor mances of that too popular comic opera. Judge Gillie? has applied for extended leave of absence, and will not be back till next April. The Oil Company are hard at work build ing now sheds and re-furnishing the machi nery. , Lingard in his famous impersonation ot the buttcrman, in "Our Boys," to-morrow It is reported that a goldfield has been discovered in the northern part of the South Island. A gentleman says that ho alway3 rides singly in his carriage, because spectators can then conclude that he is the sole owner. Mails for the Australian Colonies and Tasmania, per Ringarooma, clone at the Bluff on Friday, the 3rd inst., at 11.30 a.m. That staff to impecunious Catholics the Duke of Norfolk, is going to see Monsiguor Capel through his money troubles, Mr Justice Johnson will swear in the Chief Justice as Acting.Governor early this month, and has left Christchurcli for Wel lington for the purpose. Tho "Figaro" announces as a great triumph the exhibition in its show-room of tho lock forced by the police oil'the doar of tho Jesuits College. At tho Timaru sessions yesterday a man got six months for presenting a revolver at another and threatening to shoot him unless he gave him some tea. Mr Camp, of Duke-street, Cambridge, ia about to build a largo hotel at the junction of Hamilton, Cambridge, Ohaupo, aad Fiako roads.

A parcel of between 4000 and 5000 trout ova were received by the Tararua, and have been suceesstully hatched like their prede cessors. Mr It. A. D. Ferguson of Gorton, Cam bridge, informs us that his imported mare Dundee Kate has foaled a filly to Feve and will visit Musket.

Kewi Ngatimiiiiapoto was at the open ing of the Catholic church, Kihikihi, on Sunday, and seemed to be in excellent health. Sir G. M. O'Rorke has obtained for the Auckland Free Library a sot of photo graphs of New Zealand scenery, us well as a number of works of colorial interest. Vide our City Council report. A son of Mr Guo. Johnstone, while watching a football match on the Albert Reserve, was kicked by one of Mr John Smith's racehorses. A broken arm is the result.

The delegates of local bodies have drawn up a report setting out that as tho noiaomo matter from the Hospital is tho sole cause of the Stanley-street nuisance, the Govern ment should bear tho wholo cost of con structiug a covered drain. Special Constable Parker, of Waiuku, brought a prisoner into town, named James A. Peunallican, sentenced to six months' im prisonment for robbing his employers who had placed great confidence in him. The British farmer is in a sad way. In some quarters estates are offered to any one who will pay the taxes to which the pro perty ia liable, and bring it into working order. A one-mile walking match has been ar ranged between E. Mills and \V. Saunders for the sum of £20 aside, to take place in tha Domain on Saturday, September 18, at 3.30 p,m. Tho Governor leaves Wellington on Fri day. As ho travels by the Kotomahana, we may perhaps have an opportunity of seeing him in public in Auckland. At the annual meeting of the Cobden Club it y/m stated as a matter for con gratulation, that there were now twelve Ministers in the Cabinet of fourteen who were strongly identified with the principles of free trade.

We have received the first number of the " Waikato Mail." It is neatly got up, contains the ordinary news and several interesting leaders, and seems altogether to be a promising production. Mr William Wood recommends that a tea and public meeting should be got up in honour of Mr Speight, M.H.R., on his return to the Thames, as a means of recog nising the valuable aid he has rendered this district in Parliament.

Two East Indian ladies appeared at the Queen of England's last drawing-room in their native costume of wonderfully diaphanous robes of white muslin, witti thick gold stripes in the fabric, and a pro fusion of gold bands and other ornaments on their heads.

Dr. Wallis is doubtful whether he will sell Newton Kirk, but if he does all sub scriptions raised towards the building will bo returned. A good many subscribers would be glad to Bee the sale on these terms, as the Kirk, beiug now closed, has turned out a bad investment, neither profit able to this world nor that which is to come.

Tremendous efforts were made to pass the Deceased Wife's Sister Bill through the House of Lords. The Prince of Wales presented a petition from a convention of Scotch burghs, three Royal Dukes made speeches, and a monster petition signed by 40,000 ladies was handed in. Despite all this, the Bishopa again proved too powerful, and the measure (as we hoard at the time by cable) was once more thrown.

It is reported from Paris that a clever fraud was perpetrated recently by a young lady who, whilst being shown some dia monds, managed to change a ticket on a set of tho value of 50,000f. for the ticket of another set worth only 6,000f., which she paid for. The trick was not discovered till night, by which time the young lady had disappeared. The late Lord Kilmorley who died, aged 94, early in July, was extremely eccentric; and some years ago made such a practical protest against wearing what he deemed superfluous clothes, that on one occasion a deputation from his tenantry fonnd the aged Peer in a condition more suitable for the South Seas than for the transaction of business.

Sporting.

iBY TELEGRAPH),

[FF.OM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

CHRISTCHURCF, this day.

CtIRISICHURCH RACES.

C.J.C. Metropolitan Murtino.—The following is the latest betting on the Derby 100 to 50 against Sir Modred, 100 to 35 Lure, 100 to 15 Governor, Leveller, and Badaworth, 100 to 10 Virginia Water, 100 to 7 Amy and Hybla, 100 to 6 Miss Domett and Fugitive.

C. J.C. Handicap.—loo to 16 Hornby, 100 to 15 Betrayer, 100 to 12 Foul Play, 100 to 10 Le Loup, Volunteer, and Pinfiie, 100 to 8 JNatator, 100 to 7 Grip and Marie Antio nette, 100 to 6 Bogardos, Chancellor, Sir George, and Miss Domett, 100 to 5 Mari tatia, Sylvanus, and Luna, 100 to 4 Libeller and On. Dit, 100 to 3 Badaworth, 100 to 2 Kosciusko, Laura, aiid Amina.

Canteiujuky Cor. - 100 to 10 Hornby uud Lure, 100 to 25 Sir Modred, Foul Play, and ho Loup, 100 to 10 Leveller, Volunteer, Bads worth, and Governor, 100 to 8 Sir George, Natator, Grip, Holderuess, Norse man, and Betrayer, 100 to 7 Pinlire, Hila rious, Lady Emma, and Sir Garaett, 100 to G Virginia Water, 100 to 5 Sylvanus and Nautilus, 100 to 2 Kosciusko.

Welcome Stakes.—loo to 15 Idalium and Somnus, 100 to 12 Pleur de Lys, Louis Dor, Amudet, and Hinemoa, 100 to 8 La monde and Nonpareil, 100 to 7 Norman f. Klander f, Yatterina f, Dauphine, and Mi", nou, 300 to 6 Toitoi, f. °

If you want to send a family to the Poor House tell 'em that they have a large fortune left them in England,

CABLEGRAMS.

ETJBOPEAN.

[R KU T E R'S TSLKQBAMS,]

Belief of Kandahar. CALCUTTA, September 1. Intelligence has been received here that General Roberts, with his relieving force, arrived at Kandahar yesterday, where he has joined the troops under Generals Burrows and Primrose. Ayub Khan Wants to JMegociate Peace. Ayub Khan remains with his army at Aryandah, to the north ot Kandahar, and has sent messengers to the British camp to endeavour to negotiatato terms of pence with the British. The Jesuits Succumb. PARIS, September 1, The leaders of the Jesuits have offered to the Secularists.their colleges and otherjes tablishments, and declare that they will ab stain from mixing in politics. Their pro posals have been accepted by the French Government. More Trouble in Turkey. CONSTANTINOPLE, September 1. The chiefs of tho Albanian League have telegraphed to the Sultan that they will resist to the last extremity, any cession of tenitory to Montenegro. New Governor of Madras. LONDON. September I. The Right Hon. W. P. Adam, First Com missioner of Public Works aud Buildings, has been appointed Governor of Madras. South. African Confedera tion. LONDON. September 1. In tho House of Commons a debate took place relating to Africa. The British Go vernment deemed it undesirable to press confederation on the country against strong local opposition. Peace between Eussia and China. ST. PETERSBURG, September 1. Negotiations have been opened between Russia and China, for the purpose of sign ing a treaty of peace. All-England Match. LONDON, August 31. The match which has been arranged between the Australian cricketers and the All-England Eleven will commence on Mon day, Gth September. The English team will bo composed as follows :—Lord Harris, Hon. A. Lytteltou, Messrs W. G. Grace, G. P. Grace, E. M. Graco, A. P. Lucas, F. Peun, Stcele, I. D. Walker, and Barnes, Morley, and Shaw. 'Later. The match, Australians v. Eighteen of Hastings, at Hastings, was resumed. The Australians went in for their firet innings, and were all disposed of for 186 runs. Murdoch was run out after putting together 86 runs. Macdonnell was bowled for 42. Charters of Colonial Banks. LONDON, Auaust 31. A Treasury minute has been issued pre scribing rules for renewals of tho chatters of colonial banks, The minute sets forth that such renewal will only be conceded on tho basis of a charter modelled by the Go vernment. The French Vintage. PARIS, August 31. Reports coming to hand from the French wine districts arc satisfactory and give promise of a good vintage. JM ew Commercial Treaty. LONDON, August 30. Iv the House of Lords to-day, Earl Granville, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, prescnttß' papers relating to a Bill which has been introduced in the French Chambers providing for the payment of heavy bounties to French shippers. His Lordship, in laying the papers on the table of the House, said that the proposed bounties were contrary to the spirit of the existing Anglo-French Commercial Treaty, and would operate injuriously on English trade. LONDON, August 31. At tho wool sales to-day 9200 bales were offered, making a total of 113,300 bales cata logued nince the opening. The tone of the sale shows an improving tendency.

AUSTRALIAN.

[KEUTKR'3 SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

Chairman of Committee. MELBOURNE, Thursday. Mr David Gaunsou has been nominated for the position of [Chairman of Committee in the Legislative Assembly. MELBOURNE, September 1. Advices from the Mauritius report that the sugar market is firm. .Harvest opera tions |are, however, hindered by the bad weather. SYDNEY, September 1. The case against the Sydney " Evening News," for contempt of Court for making comments upon Judge Windcyer's summing up tor libel, has been adjourned for one week. BRISBANE, [September 1. A discovery of diamonds is reported baring been made at luverell. The blacks have bailed up a station and killed a black boy.

The Unemployed.

About half-past seven o'clock last night considerable numbers of men were to be seen standing about in different parts of Queen street. They had been up to the Lome street Hall where the meeting was announced to take place, but finding it in total dark ness, were undecided what to do. It appears that Mr Garrard, the prime mover in the matter, had omitted to secure the hall during the day, and found his mistake when too late. Not discouraged, however, he secured a small handbell, and walked up and down Queen-street all the time ringing it vigorously. This had the effect of draw ing a very large number of persons together, sn, marching to the upper end of Queen-street, Mr Garrard took his stand under a lamp while an eager crowd formed a circle round him. Ho commenced by apologising for the disappointment which had been ex perienced in not having the meeting in the hall, but hoped the unemployed of Auck land would rally round him and enable him to carry out the measures he had in view for their good. He believed, however, that very little could be done by talking at street corners as at present, and advocated the formation of an association. Until this was done they could never be strong. He had been in Sydney and other places, and was always given a fair hearing. In Sydney the unemployed had an association, I and what they did carried great weight in Parliament. Hn WButcd to know if the men around him were all unemployed. Ho did not want any boys. He wanted to speak to the unemployed. He was of opinion that a committee ought to be formed aud some of our members in terviewed. (Here several called, " What's the use of going to the members?") He thought that much good could be done by going to the members and stating their position. All he wanted was two roeu in the crowd to volunteer to go with him, for he did not want to interview the members him self, for if he did so he would bo looked i upon as the leader of a mob, and he did not want the members to think that of him. Ho accordingly called several times on his audience for two men to come and stand alongside of him, when he would toll them something more. He required these two men to replace other two of his committee, who, he could guarantee, were sick. If ho got these men he could go round to the members aud state their case, and if three went it would carry more weight than if only one went. He did not want anything himself. He heard one man say that he (Mr Garrard) wanted to make some money of the affair. No, hedid not; all he wanted was a loaf of bread aud some clothes to wear. He hoped those around him would not let the matter fall through, as he was not seeking to m.-ike.-mouey out of the affair. If they wanted to let the matter fall through they had only to say so and he would go homo to his wife and children tbat iustant. Again, he called for two men to come up, but none seemed to care about it, although he told them all ho wanted of them was to give him two hours to-morrow and the next day, and he would do all the rest oi the work himself. At length he got one volunteer, but the second could not be found. However, he said he would leave it until to-morrow, when lie was sure he could et-isily get men to accompany him in this interview. He then anuounced that the petitiou was now awaiting signatures at the bottom of Queen street, and would be there all day to-day from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. Ha wanted to ask

the men now ronnd him whether tv thought it advisable to hold an or>6nr* '"'■ meeting on Barrack Hill to which the mi.^ "'• bers of Parliament would be invited /n!t of •• Yes, yes."). Then they WOB kI havAn ' open air meeting on Friday afternoon at2<i o'clock on Barrack Hill, and he him a : the members would attend and see ih » they really did require assistance. |v • was about tho principal part of the bnainS* transacted. During his discourse, Mr O ' rard was many times interrupted. At &« time some boys got hold of his bell «nS j almost drowned his voice by ringing' iti turns, much to their own amusement Many efforts were also made by the crotS to drag in the question of " John Lamb and two bob a day," but Mr Garrard thooeS they should not be too hard on -Mr Lamb, not that he was in favour with that gentla! man, for he was decidedly against him W if they went on at the rate they were ofo* now they might yet have to work for twit shillings a day. This of course raised diiu sention among the crowd, and many londl* declared that they would starve first Mr Garrard finally requested the crowd toW quietly home, which they did after cue«# ing lustily for Mr Garrard.

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUE OWN CORRESPONDENT,) NGARUAWAHIA, yesterday ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED. ''I At the inquest on the remains ot M Barker the Jury (Mr Edmuud Fitzpatrlelc foreman) returned a verdict of " Acciden tally Drowned." Daniel Connor gave the following as. count of the way in which the accideii occurred :—" After having several drinfcij, weDt down to the riyer. When I got to tK bank of the river I saw deceased's cano about three or four yards from the Vanfc and called him to come back. He replie " all right." He put back and witness U into it, but as witness got in deceased ie] out. I called him by name, but got no ti ply. I fancied I heard him paddling in g, water, and jumped in out of the canoe afte him, and called to him several times whik in the water, and pot no answer, J.-«l ashore, and went straight up to Mr Boot! 1 to inform them of what had occurred, aa then came back and informed Mr "\Vi Hams, and told him to tell the police, jth canoe was a good-sized one. Ido not knoi the reason why deceased fell out when stepsed in. I had in the habit^ drinking more other nights, and had got home safe, I think deceased was Bittin down when I got into the canoe. It ;^j not very dark. —To the Foreman jiTl canoe was not perfect at either end, bein built up with clay. I never have state since the accident that I had no koowledg of what took place when it happena When 1 hailed the deceased he was hal way across the river. I did not see decease in the water. Deceased did not turn tl canoe round to return, I got out of th river at the landing, I did say atter wards I got out lower down. I had no fm ther drink that lam aware of. When went back for two drinks in a bottle I cai not swear I did not have more. I belief not. RUSSELL, this das A case of ova trout arrived per Tafarn consigned to Mr £11, who is doing bis bei to place fish ia our lake and riven, | NEW PLYMOUTH, this dayfj Latest news from the camp is to the effe that the Constabulary have abandon* taking prisoners in fours, and now waituni they accumulate in sufficient numbers to 1 at once sent to town, as keeping tits at the camp is inconvenient. Alon one hundred Constabulary have given noti of leaving on account of the redactio: This will necessitate recruits being Bent] fill their places. The Native Minister still at the camp, and several fresh cbaug arc likely to take place respecting the oec pation of the Plains, and distribution of tl forces for the purpose of protecting 'pensi who will be located on them. It is statj that the Public Woiks contingent,late Wi lington unemployed, are to be invited settle permanently on a portion of the CO flacated land.

WELLINGTON, this day.

THE PROPERTY TAX.

The Cabinet to-day are considering a nei simplified Property Tax schedule, whid they will probably issue to-morrow, return able on the 30th. MR BKYCE'S HEALTH. Be the yarn that Mr Bryce is serious!; ill, Mr Bryce telegraphs to-day that Itf health is better than for months past.* '.If Major Atkinson goes to Taranaki to-day Messrs Whitaker, Rolleston, and Dickg South to-morrow for a holiday. .

[.UNITED PBESS ASSOCIATION,]

WELLINGTON, this dayi

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB.

At the annual meeting of the Racing Club, held last evening, the report showed that the past season had been very success ful, the club having reduced the eyer< draft by nearly £200. The principle^ appointing one handicap for the colony via approved of, but details were left tlf future arrangement. The stewards meet on Wednesday next to consider the advi sability of holding a Spring Meeting. M WAINUI, this day;! James Armstrong, of Akitio, and his nephew Arch. Armstrong, were drowned in the Akitio River, yesterday morning wbiJK crossing with some cattle. Armstrong, tha elder, after crossing safely' went back.into! the river to head some cattle, and his boras got into the quicksands, plunged and tamed round sharp, thro vying the rider. His nephew rode in to rescue him, and after gettinghold of his shoulder, his horse either took fright or got also into quicksand and commenced to buck, jumping, and threw young Armstrong off, and continued bucking on top of both men—who were not Eeen to rise afterwardiif The bodies had not been recovered at 2 p.m,;: Several persons saw the occurrence, bn| were not close enough to render any assis . tance.

i CHRISTCBTIRfiFT. thiadnv.*'

THE RAILWAY STRIKE.

A notice has been posted by the Traffic Manager to the effect that as notice has not been given, the deduction of lO.per >beftH sliall be deferred in the case of wages, but the deduction must bo made from all salaries, and if salary has been paid in any case the 10 percent, must be refunded/ At a meeting of delegates held to-night, the attendance being large, the following reso- ■ lutions were agreed to :—" That should the notices of reduction in the Permanent "Wofks Department not be cancelled by the expia tion of the notices given, we, one and slf, cease work on Thursday night, September 4th, and that we telegraph to employe's ata distance to the above effect" "That a n>ass meeting be held at 7.30 to-morroW: (Thursday) evening, in Mr Ferguson's shed;: corner of Colombo and First-streets', SydeiK, ham. Dr. Wcon, recently appointed Medical; Superin^jjdant of the Sunnyside Lunatic Asyl um arr ived by the Arawata.yesterday. ■K'chard Stewart, of the Loch Awe, hm been missing siuce Sunday. It is believed h"e is drowned. . The prospectus of a company to construes a railway from Christchurch main line to Summer will be issued in a few days. ',-; At a meeting of the local committee^ of the New Zealand Rifle Association last night, great dissatisfaction was ex pressed at the management of affairs by toe Central Couucil, aud it was stated that no subscriptions was likely to be obtainea here towards the expenses or proposott prizes for the meeting in March. % A meeting is to bo held at Lyttelton on 'Monday to take final steps for the establish ment of a corps of Naval Reserve men. DUNEDIN, Wednesday. It is stated that a graduated scale of pay aud promotion, to apply to all persons em ployed in the Railway Department, is being r prepared, aud that it is likely to meet tne wishes of the disaffected employes. The '■ Star " has authority for saying that Mr Couyers' telegram posted at Christchufctt; yesterday, re railway pay, was cancepei three days ago. A new scale of wagesi » to be introduced. The department certainly takes ten per cent, off all of the officer down to stationmasters, but it is expecwK this will scarcely affect day men, such as porters and surface hands. „ ,3:3s Itobert McGuaid ;and William (Fieldide have been committed for trial for roDDery from the person. .j Brrie, landing waiter, has been nromotea to the collectoiship of Customs m inver cargill. INVERCARGILL, this day- The townspeople are thoroughly arousM about the alteration of the Governmeni railway time-table, and are determined w protest. The following resolutions W carried at a meeting of the Chamber w Commerce yesterday, and today the Mayor complying with an influential requisition has convened a public meeting for JJlonanj ; evening. a H Fonr boya have beeosentenced to^gg ging and imprisonnient for stealing ww»,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,



Special Advertisements THE BQYAL INSUKANCE COMPANY FIRE AND L1FB), Acknowledged to be the most SUCCESSFUL INSURANCE INSTITUIION in cxistcnco, For tlio timo it &J3 fjoen established, Namelft Wjoars, And taking rank as one of (he leading imrrna offioks, Has now carried on business in this Colony for lflyeare, During which period, in Auckland itself, no more honourable record oxi in of the dosliuga of any kindred institution than that of rpHB TJOYAL Extending through all the old days of fire until 'batter times catno, when The Company was the First to Withdraw _ from Tariff Arrangements, And give Auckland insurers the benefit of Ebduokd KA.TEB. The undersigned AgenfconUnuea to accept PIK H RISKS on every description of Incurable Property at the LOWEST EATBS obtainable. CLAIMS fo? LO3SE3 are Fromptly and Liberally adjasced, without reference elsewhere and immediately paid at the Company's Banker? in Auckland. m:t^ » ' 'Jb£&. GSO- W- JONKS, Cauef Agenwlfflgpo Province of Aucklan Offloo; Bhorttana!BW6|F::; itoY2a,XBBo. ~ v '



Special Advertisements. PRINCIPAL OARPKT WAREHOUSE.- Tho Largest and Cheapest Stock of Tapes try, Brussels, Kelt, Kidderminster, Jute and Hemp Carpets are to be seen at the City Hall Aroade. Carpets made and fitted to a"£^° o °f & ORAN WBLL. Five per Cm. Discount for Cash at time of Purchase. f RON & BRASS BKDSTEADS.-Upwardß of 1 350 In Stock to Select from, and all slzes iroml 21ft. wide to 6ft. wide. Stump, French, Half-Tester, jroldlng Stretchers, Invalid's Chair-Hods. A Groat Variety of Five ver Cent. Discount for Cash at time of Purchase. KDDINtt OF ALL SIZES kopt ready for Delivery. All our Bedding is made at our own Faotory. Kapok Down and Foathor Bods; Hair. Flbro, Flook and (Tlax Mat trasses; Pillows and Bolsters of pvery kind- Spring Mattrassea and Paillasses foranysiao bedatead. Mattraaaesro-mado withd!espateh. KLioK: & ORANWKLL< Five per Cent. Viscount for Cash at time of • Purchase. BKDROOM FURNI I'URE-tbe Plalnoat and Handsomest—to bo seen at tho City Hall Aroado. at Prices to suit the working man, the middle class, and the rioh; to suit boarding-house and hotel-koepers. Ward robes, Chest Drawers, Toilet Tables, Washßtands, A Cemmode|. ORANWKIiU Five per Cent. Discount for Cash at tinw of Purchase. mOILKT GLASSES and TOILKT-WARK.- JL We study to keep auoh a Stock as to be able to pleaae every taste. Every Sizo in Toilet G&sses, and a Splondid Variety of Toilet-ware: Pier Glasses—very pretty ChimneyGla^ust flg-g. City Hall Arcade. Fivt per Cent. Discount for Cash at time of ■ Purchase. RAWING-ROOM ANO DINING-ROOM FURNITURE always on view and mado to order on a short notice. Suites ready for delivery, and a Large Assortment of Coverings to select from. Contro and Occasional Tables, Chefflonlors, Whatnots, Cornices. Fenders, ond Firo-irona. G~HUKCH FURNITUKK, HALL- FUHNI TURB, Library and Oflloe Furniture, Kitohon Furniture, SoU-aotlng Roller Blindd, Floor Cloth, all klnda ot-B"arnlßh ing Goods. FURNISH YOUR HOUSK FROM TUB rjiTi H ALL A RO X GARLICK & CR AN WELL, PROPRIETORS. per Cent. Discount for Cash at time o) Purrchast. JUST OPENED AT A. LINABURY & CO.'S : 2, i, AND 8 BUTTON BLACK KID GLOVES LADIES' PAPER CUFFS 50 Dozen Ladiks' Rink Collars LADIES' BEADKD CAPE 3 BEADED STOMACHERS CHENILLK SPOT NETS NEW UMBRELLAS 53 Dozen Ladies' Indian Soarves, Bows, and Ruffles; quite new stylos. NEW COSTUMES, MILLINERY, BONNETS, AND HATS. An Early Inspection Invited. Dressmaking on the premises. Dresses mado in 21 Hours' Notice. « r INABURY- & no. (\ N SALE, Pbdvib HOBART TOWN SEED POTATOES Pbimb OAMARU SEED POTATOES Prime KIDNEY; SEED POTATOES PKIME AUCKLAND SEKD POTATOES. Also, OUK OEIiBB RATED CHEMICAL MIXTURE (In any quantity), And BONHDUST, BONEPMUB, SUPER-PHOSPHATE, and Guanos of all kinds. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, QtTBEN-STBEET.



1 U S T RECEIVED. 2, i, 6, AND 12-BUTTON KID GLOVKS. m H E BALANCE OF Q.OODS still being sold at REDUCED PRICES TUT ILHK & pHOYCB, CHKAPSIDK HOUSE, UUEKN-BTRKKT. ITIHE MERIDEN BRITANNIA CO. MANCFAOTDBEBS Off THE HIGHEST GRADE OF SILVER PLATKD WARE, OTH ON NICKEL SILVER AND WHITE METAL. Sample Rooms and Offlces-46, East Fourteenth street, Union Square, New York. Factories—West Meriden, Connootiout. Sole Agents for the North Island, T fc S. MORRIN. M. MURC HI E, MERCHANT TAILOR AND IMPORTER. OUR STOCK IS NOW COMPLETE. The Assortment will be found muoh t.arokr and more varied than heretofore. The BtJPERiORiTy of the Clothing made by ns to that offered by other Taflora is well known. Wealsooff^th^dva^onhe^AßGESr We are continually receiving all the novelties of the Season, and have always some thing new to show you. M. MURC HI E, Shortland Street. gTOCK-TAKING BARGAINS. In preparation for Stook-taking, William Rattray has REDUCED the PRICES of his Large and Well-asaorted Stock of LADIES' COSTUMES, SKIRTS, and ULSTERS, In order to effect a Clearance. COSTUMES at 37s 6d Roducod to 25a COSTUMES at 10a Reduced to 25s COSTUMES at 45a Reduced to 27s 6d COSTUMES at 65s Reduced to 42s COSTUMES at 70s Reduced to 45s SKIRTS at Ss 6d Reduced to 5s 9d SKIRTS at 12s 6d Reduced to 8s 6d SKIRTS at 18s 6d Reduced to 13s 6d SKIRTS at 25s Reduced to 15s A Splendid Line of ULSTERS at 22s 6d (worth ,255) are now Reduced to 18s Gel. William xvattray. draper, clothier. & silk mercer, New Zealand housb, 6ft Queen-street, Auokland.



Special Advertisements. AUCKLAND Business Men desiring lo further their Waikato eonneotlon should ADVBRTISH! in tho WAIKATO TIMES. Soale of Charges on application to Messrs Hammond and Byhon, 1, Fort-street, Auokland, Sole Auokland Agents,—B. M. Kdqoumbe & Co., Proprietors, ____«_■ Caution may sorve as a foil, but there is no m puissant safeguard against dishonesty. t It ciroumvents all our efforts to shield ourso vf s from it, beoauae it lurks in soorot plaoes, hodges, us about, and springs upon us whon least awaro or suspicious ot hiß prosonoo. It assumes ono of its direst form 3 when it comes In a shapo of a sham, beoauao it is npt to Impose on tho weak-minded and credulous. Its most hideouu uhusois whon It essays to nsurp tho placo of a splendid article like Udolpho Wolfe's Sohledam Aromatio Sohnapps, in tho ispurions trick of a baso imitation. _____^___