SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

rr.,,1. ..r wpvn, _> This Evening, 0.39 HIGH \V ATER-j xo-morrow Morning, 1.18 BIIN' SET.—This Evening, 7.1 SUN RISK.—To-Morrow Morning, 5.2-1 MOON'S AGE.—Last Quarter, l»h, 3.17 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TODAY Wanaka, s.s., McGillivray, from tho South Argylo, s.s., Crawford, from Wangarei Klna, s.s.. McKenzie, from Waipu

DEPARTURES.

LAS'* EVENING. Inclewood. barque, Brocklehank, for London Annie.Milbank, p.s„ Anderson, lor Whangarei

to-day. Wanaka, s.s.. McGillivray, for Russell Caledonia, schooner. Lamb, for '1 onga Mnaoppa, schooner, Rennio, for Rarotonga

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Melbourne, via South,— Ringarooma, Thursday London -Fernglon, loading Tauranga—Glenelg, Friday For Now Plymouth and Southern Ports — Wellington, Wednesday For Russoll-lona, Monday ; W»inaka, Friday For Tauranga and Southern Ports-Wanaka,

Whawror^-Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays Tnne MilbaiVk, Mondays and Thursdays.

VESSELS EXPECTED. Bismarck, H.1.G.M.5., from Bamoa City of Sydney, from Sydney, February 3rd Earl Granville,ship, from London; sailed NO- Aga Vte m bbarqi?e, from New York;sailed Septem- Blin^Vernon, barque, from New York; sailed 10th November „.ii„j Wmr '>7 City of'Quebcc, barque, from^London- Elmiranda, barquo. from New York Mercia, barque, from London, loading Camille, brig, from New York Agnes Donald, schooner, from Levuka Energy, schooner, from Levuka Fiery Cross, schooner, from Oamaru Syren, brig, from Sydney; loading Tubal Cain, schooner from Le'»«* nda Waiwern, schooner, from Austral Islands Stag, harquo, from Adelaide Ovalau, schooner, from Samoa Myrtle, brigantine, from Tonga Griffin, schooner, from New Caledonia

IMPORTS.

Pec British Empire— , p nT . a [ an 1 caso black cashmere. W^n ■»«* sorsum5 orsum cords ■ 1 c«so coat* and vests to roatcn.anu Chester and Ulster ovcr-coas; 1 cm? WM* velvoteens. umbrellas aud trimmings 1 hale Uoks and shee.ings; 1 bale blanket* and flan nels.—J. M. McLachlan. per Loch Urr:— . , "2 bales printing paper, 21 casks printing ink. -fS'ffi music-Auckland Music Ware -0 cases.

EXPORTS.

Per Caledonia, lor Tonga and Samoa' -875 pieces timber, 220 "'JShlscmts./O cases flour 107 bags aud boxes potatoes, 17 boxes disc

E Outwards CO3TWi:E.-Janet for Whangarel from KussoU ana Northern ports. The hrigantlne Kyno entered out at the Customs to-day for Hervoy Group. •rhn barnuo Loch Urr came up tho harbour yesteda^and was berthed at the outer western tee of tho Queen-street Wharf. Thosohooner Bona left Aratapu for Lyttelton, With a cargo of timber, on the 2nd inst. Tim h s Arayle arrived early this morning , i„ WhinffftSsl and Mangapai, with 120 cases fen S3 XSrigum 10 boxes o K gs, 1 case Missi CKraser, Messrs. Alexander,, Lyon Reid. Cotton. Macrea'dy. McLaren, and threo in tho AflriKhtiAUison. Masters Simpson and Allison. Tbo * a Wanaka arrived at an early hour this a;«Vnon -sailed at i P-m. and arrived at Auck- ? l \a „„the 6th at I a.m. Hxperiencod tine '™. thnr vassoogers :-Misses Lorrigan. Owen, «? anhSliffe MSaroea Hinchcliffe, aaundor". Htachwme, j™e™» Watdrop, Swauson, Jiin&e T&"IK£,At r', R? B£ Hincnciint,, JJ"" _?• Samme rflold, Chadwlck, SThomls Phillip, Bluett. 'Miner. Me £Vl « Pnttpr Murphy, Brown, Sissons, ror yn?sh Day Rev. Joseph'Bcrry, and Generai Stoddard, also Babbi Joseph Hurrouit. The fteamor left for Kussell this afternoon. The naddle-steamor Comerang, now lying at Onihnnmu was offered for sale at Mewra B. ■Tonks aid Co.'s Mart to-day, hut no suitable ibid was received and it was passed.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Rowena, s.s., Amodeo from Hokianga,

EXPORTS. Por Eliza Mary, for Dunedin: 130,000 feet timber.

om,„ a « -Rowana arrived from Hokianga to- 23 cases, 1 cask kauri gum, and 10 cases fruit' Ada c qwbd will commence lo^^tlmbe" °at Manukau Heads tor Eliza Marr has cleared at the Cuswms for Dunedin. with a cargo of timber.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, tlfis day, Hailei: Golden Isle, and Onward. Loading, Josephtae. Auckland. Passengers:— .Bennett, Williams. Messrs ___a_?il v T x> Gray, Bedgood, W. Ludhrooka Gray, T- " k «ra^ Bedgood, MMSBeOKOOO i,»u * Western, S.anlsSMS r|all, Shepherd, and Howes

Wellington, this day. The s.b. Taiaroa sailed for the South yester day

Lyttelton, yesterday. Sailed: Ringarooma. for Wellington, atsp.m.; Waitaki, for Dunedta.at 4 P*^ & Arrived: Waitaki from Lyttelton.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, Friday. MR ALFRED BUCKXAND'S WEEKLY REPORT. .x *i„. wnimuirket. on Friday, foddor was vAt A°t and brought from 2s 3d to 4s the owt.; abundant, and nrou^ni^ 3d bu9hel oats and barley, a aa. u rn Talues Heavr f^werosold from £20 to £33 each; i«S ttelt*,bo,ter n^P^ekohTon 'Monday, there was the At ruiceicone, v young f tock sold moro SS^i d; SmM | S Btotton talk, w, 18s O,l^Sflos per head, but cows and young value about, lUBPBi" . values. Fat «*s£i^numberJGO hoad yarded. Bidding "^i^n^S uSwMe plentiful, but at and young owes. fc gg go^h V Fat ellves "umeroSs and at full values. sm?e Sfc-ffSiSS quality, plentilul and in brisk inquiry. MESSES HOOTER AND NOLL'S WEEKLY REPORT. T-rnrses-Tho demand has been good, but the light harness horses from £12 to W li>s, market The supply at Newmarket w«s good, Slarger than usual at Papakura, on We^es -s^- lilirv stock havf> continued in good and prices have been sustained, a?™^ were steadfiF enquired fo?, but prices Stores were steaui^ Newmarket, on % oT?Jf?hl supply of fat beasts wasgoo*, and Tuesday, the suw«> competition was «*, h° was given, but recseded brisk, and 3te P«rlWiDswaK __ o SSSg" ffiSStaJit week's iquotations a°t'wZ^Wta Unite* numbers, and ttSSWSSIBiS unsatisfied "Vfff-

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :—

Tins Day,

For Whangarel Heads, and Wangarei, per Argvle, at I p.m. For Whiliangi, Tairua, Tauranga, and Opotikl, tier Glenelg, at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Kuterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Saturday. 7th instant. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 9.30 a.m. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai. Waipu, and Mangapai, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. . , __, . For New Plymouth and Wanganui, via Wai-

tara, per Rowcna. at 11 a.m. For Ngunguru, per Champion, at 3 p.m For Walwera, per lona, at 1 p.m.

Monday, 9th instant. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For JCussell. Kawakawa, Hokian^a, &c, per

Klngarooma, at 3 p.m. For Tauranga, Gisborno, Napier, and Southern Provinces, per Wanuka, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon-

gonui, por lona. at i p.m. For Wangarei Heads and Wangaroi, per Anne Milbank, at 4 p.m.

For Australian Colonies, India, China, Japan, Mediterranean Ports, Continent of Europe, and United Kingdom, via Sues and Brindisi. for letters specially so addressed, per s.s. City of New York, immediately after Iter arrival from Honolulu For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Taiaroa, immediately after arrival of ss. City o: New York. Tuesday. 10th instant. For Hervey Group, perKyno, at 11 a^m. S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

Why women fail so soon, is an interrogatory that answers for itself in our knowledge of their natural proclivity to neglect the means of build ing up theit frames. Entering iuto the married state, or habituated to domestic labours, they trudirc and toil, and exhausting their powers, grow callous to the results, and fall into seden tary habils. Unused to buffet with tho world, they have nothing to call their activities into olay sa'vc Withia the narrow limps of homo, little' recking that a persistent and judicious use of " Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps " will tone their systems, and lit them for even higher enterprises than they are wont to espouse.

BIRTH.

YORK.—On February 1, at Nelson-street, tho wife of Mr John York of a daughter.

DEATH.

GALLAGIIER.-On February 5, 1880, at the Provincial Hospital, after a short but very painful illness, Christopher Gallagher, son of Mr C. Gallagher.Mataitai, Northern Wairoa, and son-in-law of Mr William O'Connell, of Fort-street; aged 23 years. The funeral will leavo the Hospital on Sun day afternoon, at 3 30. Friends aro respect fully invited to attend.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1880.

For the caiiso that lacks assistance, For the wrong tha needs resistance, for the future in the distance,

And the aood that^we canjdo,

Whatever differences of opinion may prevail as to the home policy of tbe Conservative Government of Earl Beaconsfield, it is generally admitted that the foreign policy of a country must be left in a great measure to the undivided control of the reigning ad ministration. The great: mass of the public jndge in a rough-and-ready fashion of the immediate acts of great men. The final standard of judgment is the measure of success which attonds them. Nothing is so successful as success. To all except a trusted few tbe great springs of political action, the motives which prescribe a definite course of policy aro occult, or appar ently non-existent. The great states man", virtually controlling the destinies of a nation through tho Argus eyes of bis embassies and political agents, is au courant with tbo arcana of European Courts and Cabinets, knows the exact moment to anticipate and frustrate a scheme, to gain the alliance of a friend, or to ward off the blow of an adversary. Necessarily he must act promptly and decisively, for in politics, as in love, he who hesitates is often lost. As success is dependant upon secrecy, he cannot stop to take the people into his confidence, and thus his motives are liable to misconception and to misrepresentation by political op ponents. In the best strokes of modern diplomacy the reasons and motives are only apparent after the desired result has been achieved. Of late years British foreign policy under a Conservative ad ministration has been marked with one predominant feature. One leading idea appears to have been paramount in the minds of Earl Beaconsfield and his party, and all other questions have obtained only subordinate importance. That paramount idea has been the preservation and extension of our Empire in the East; and it has followed os a.natural corollary that tho foreign policy of the Cabinet has been directed to the isolation and repulsion of Kussia, the most agressive and dangerous of our rivals in Asia. Let anyone look at a map, and he will see that apparently dis-connected details of Earl Eeaconsfield's Eastern policy have been careful pre-conceived and pre-concerted parts of one great har monious political plan, mere scenes in the great drama of nations ; and what ever may be thought of the wisdom of the Eastern policy of the Beaconsfield Administration —and believe it is not the wisest that could have been adopted—it must be admitted that it has been conceived and executed by a master in the art of statecraft, if, indeed, it has not been forced upon the nation by the traditional policy of Russia. Follow ing the Asiatic and European frontier line of the liussiun Empire, we find everywhere that British vigilance and power has been able to forestal and frustrate her most cherished schemes of aggrandisement. Taking the prominent points in their geographical rather than their chrono logical order, for the sake of perspicuity, we find that England's policy has been to foster the Japanese naval power, as a foil to Russian naval designs in Petro paulovski, while our own powerful fleet in the Chinese seas has occupied a position which would enable it to effectually intercept any cruisers intended for a descent on the Australian or Indian seaports China opposes an effectual bulwark, against Russia on our North East Indian frontier, and the " scientific frontier " of Afghanistan being established on the north west, iv anticipation of that Russian move on Merv and Herat which even at the opening of the Afghan war must haye been within the coognhsance of Earl Beaconsfield, as shewn by the promptitude which .the rejection of the British embassy was seized upon as a " casus belli. " The ' latest masterpiece of diplomacy has been to foil Russia's design of making Mery a point d'appui upon Herat. The conclusion of an offensive and defensive alliance with j Jtersi^.pn the ba^is of the cession of that coveted pp.-jtze to our ally, would not only interp.q«e an insuperable barrier to Russian advao£>3# jp that direction, but would place upon'Wi Hank in Turkestan a dangerous The only danger to Eng, land in Buob an alliance is the dupli city bf the Persians —a duplicity which has characterised' them ' i"roci their .easiest annals, 'but "the command of, the' Persian Gulf, an'd"th£ t&s'ollectibn* of $ iopTger chastisement inflicted by1

a comparative handful of British sailors and soldiers to thwart the cession of Herat to Russia, aro guarantees of Persia's faithful adherence to treaty obligations to Great Britain. Another and more immediate element in the calculation of future events is the aversity of the Herr.tites themselves to annexation to Persia, but we have reason to expect that whatever scruples may exist will be oyercome by such convincing arguments as will be ad duced by General Robertsin theapproch ing Spring campaign. Comingeastward, England has her grasp on Asia Minor, and an outpost in Cyprus, with the command of the Dardennelles, the Bosphorus, and the Black Sea; the recent treaty between Austria and Germany, has established a barrier on tho West, and practically Russia is shut up within the limits wo have traced. European complications, and the gigantic conflicts which have been the theme of prophecy and political theorists may change the whole aspect of the situation, but at present the odds are greatly against the realization of that grand scheme of Russian ambition and aggrandizement which has been the aim of the Northern Colossus since the days of Peter the Great.

OUK cablegrams yesterday announced the appointment of a United States Commis sion to report ou the Panama Canal scheme. This most important project, if suc cessfully accomplished,will materially alter, if it does not revolutionise, Australasian trade. It will shorten the voyages of ships and steamers trading between the Atlautic and Pacific Oceans as follows :-

From Loudon to San Fr'cisco, 3,500 leagues ~ ~ Sydney 2,200 „ ~ ~ Auckland „ ~

„ „ Honolulu 2,800 „ In point of fact, the disagrecablo and dan gerous voyage round Cape Horn will be no longer necessary, aud communication with the West Coast of America aud the Aus tralias will be wonderfully facilitated. According to calculations made by tiio.se immediately interested in M. de Lesseps' project, the economy of money which ought to eventuate from this saving of time and distance, together with the increased security of navigation, may be estimated at about three guineas a ton. The toll, as decided upon, for a ship's passage is 12s per ton, so that the advantages offered to the commercial world are enormous. The prospectus of the company recited that "The rate at present determined ou may bo dimiuishtd, for it is bel'evcd that from the tolls alone the receip:s of tho company upon only six million tons of shipping will yield an annual revenue of three million six hundred thousand pounds, whereas the total expenso of administration, manage ment and keeping tho canal in good order, will not exceed one million four hundred thousand sterling. These disbursements include interest on capital, redemption of Company's bonds &c. The concession now in the promoters' hands assures 85 per cent of profit realised to tiie shareholders who will receive a dividend of 114 per cent from the time that the canal is opened, and till then are guaranteed sper ctnt interest. M. De Lessens declares the enterprise will he completed within eight years." Though so plcasaut a financial picture was drawn of the scheme those mer cenary creatures iv whose breeches' pockets is locked up the tale of the world's greatest projects were not convinced. Only one argument has any chance with them, and that is, " Will it pay?" Ou this point eminent engineers were at variance, •several declaring that a canal across tho Isthmus was utterly impracticable. M. de Lesseps retorted that the same was said ot Suez, aud his opinion iv thin case bad iv its favour the matured judgment of no less than five special and iutei national commis sions foimcd of eminently capable and note worthy persons appointed to report ut length, "not only upon the possibility of doing the tbiug, but upon the material fact as to whether it would pay sufficient in terest iv hard cash upon the capital required to doit." After goiug into the matter care fully, and reviewing it from every possible standpoint the five separate committees came to the same favourable conclusion, and tit a plenary meeting of tho International Congress, held on the 29th M»y last, re solved by 74 votes to 8 : " That the cutting of an intcr-occiinic canal at a tixed level ih desirable in the interests of commerce and navigation, and that this maritime canal, iv order to give the facilities indispensable both tor access and utility required from such a passage, should extend from the gulf of Darien to the Bay of Panama." But besides the favourable opinions of scientific men M. de 1 csscps lias obtained from the Government of the country through which the canal was to pass, very substantial concessions and inducements Independently of the rcvenuo derived from the tolls the Canal Company are to have the exclusive right for uiuty-nine years to levy lighthouse dues, rights on anchor age, navigation, pilotage, towing, dragging, wharfage, docks, and warehouses in so far as they are connected with the canal. Finally, the grant assignaj and secures to the shareholders as a collateral aid in their enterprise, about one million acres of public lands, with all the mines they may contain, and in such localities as the company may select." The terms being so good and the enterprise vouched for by those who, one would imagine, under stood the subject best, it does in deed seem somewhat strange that not only England but America should huve given it the cold shoulder. Such however was undoubtedly the case, for when on the Gth and 7th of August the shares were thrown on tho open market, hardly any wero taken in America, and even in Paris they had not a ready sale. The failure, however, admits of another ex planation than, want of confidence in the scheme as an engineering project or a com mercial investmei.t. The American iuflu] ence is against the route adopted by M. do Lesseps. To fathom the reasons of this hostility would be a task alike troublesome and unprofitable. Steamboat influences, vested interests in Port San-Juau-del-Sur, and the relations of the United States to wards Nicaragua all enter into the calcula tion. Beyond that, however, and on its merits,eminent American engineers have de clared a canal making use of tho Lake of N caragua -and consequently some hundreds of milo3 north of M. de Losscps route—to bo the only practicable one, as well as the most healthy. The American representatives at the Parii ■ Congicss protested against its decision, and now finding de Les seps ' with his indomitable energy resolved to nush on his scheme, already beginning operations with a staff of surveyors, the U.S. Congress lias appointed a Commission composed of military and naval engineers to report on the routes, It is to be regretted that a disagreement which may delay a work of the utmost moment to the whole commercial world should have niiseti, but we have no doubt whatever that all diil'ei onci s will ultimately bo merged in the universal desire to make the undertak ing a complete success. Vested interests in a work of such magnitude and enduring importance are too trivial to seriously im peril the final construction of the canal upon the design that will be most per manently advantageous.

The eloquent and scholarly inaugural address delivered by Sir George Grey at the opening of the new College and Grammar School yesterday—of which we published a summary in last evening's issue —marked «n important and gratifying era ia the growth of our institutions. For years past the youth of Auckland have been placed at a serious disadvantage in respect to educational facilities as compared with the contemporary rising generation iv the £outh, where the enjoyment of a large land revenue had provided the means of erecting suitable seminaries of learning, aud of attracting from tho universities of Britain teachers of acknowledged scholastic eminence. After a long and arduous struggle against many difficulties the first desideratum has been supplied in Auckland, aud the second will follow as the requirements arise; We have at least made one important step in the direction of giving the youth of Auck land a fair Btart in tbe battle of life with their southern fellow colonists, by the possession of those educational advantages wKich Are sd essential to success in these days of intellectual activity,' when' the 'old true saw "Brains win" is more emphatically than ever.

Sir George Grey, ripe and accomplished scholar as he is, found a congenial theme in the opening of Auckland's first " alma matel'."'' The whole address was well calcu lated to stimulate the youth of Auckland to aim at that goal which can only be'reached by those who "scorn delights and live labor ious days." He also drew a hopeful pic ture of the bright future of the Colony, and its destiny as the centre of Christianity and Colonization in the South Pacific. The peroration to an address which bore marks of|careful study and cultured thought, was as follows !-"•" Now, youth, fpr whom

we, your predecessors, have provided the means for instruction which this institution affords, remember this : a new age is dawn ing on the world, and here a youthful and unknown nation arising. You are amongst the heralds vho introduce, and the rulers who must guide aud direct the new age, and who must establish the yet unknown nation. Hack upon you will have to look a new race, and countless millions of people. The duty devolving on you is a great one. Strive earnestly to lit yourselves for it. With humility, yet with fortitude, enter on the task. Then falter not; march resolutely on, with truth and justice on either hand of you, with the love of mankind as your guiding star, your duty to your maker as the stall on which you lean. Then will God bless you, and {render you a blessing to the ages yet to come."

The Auckland Gas Company invite tenders for a further issue of new shares. The com pany have pursued a wise policy in the mode adopted in raising their additional capital. Instead of distributing the shares among present holders, who would thereby obtain a very handsome and immediate bonus, they have used tbe premium on the origiual issue in providing capital to extend their plant, and other properties. The maintenance of these in working order is a charge on revenue account, and appears each year taken from the profits. The dividend therefore is not] affected directly by any large expenditure which may from time to time be going ou for new works, it is dependent on the balance of profit from the working of the undertaking. Exten sions made by the Gas Company are made either to provide additional manufacturing or distributing plant. If for manufacturing, then the increased demand for gas warrants the expenditure. Demands for gas extensions of pipes have first to show that the interest on the amount expended cau be earned, and although this Company have laid a great extent of pipes iv the iast few years, many localities ou application to the Company have been re fused, because the business offered made no promise to pay the additional interest incurred. The method adopted by the Hoard for tbe disposal of these new shares, also strengthens the share list by giving access to the Company to any one who lias a sum of money to invest, and at the prices which rule for their shares, investors may, at the dividend mentioned, 15s per £5 share, rely upon gettiug 9 per cent on their invest ment, while thus dividing a handsome profit the Company has recognised that in order to maintain their position they must reduce the price of gas as rapidly as is warranted by the cost of production and consumption, in order to compete with kerosene and other light. Actiug upon this principle, the price has fallen from 20s per 1,000 to 10s. What the future price may bo is dependant on the universality of its employment—iv other words, if gas where iv every house its price would be lower. The rapidly-growiug use for cooking and steam purposes, which has forced tho Company to provide additional storage room, promises to increase the sale and consequently tho profits and stability beyond anything that was contemplated when the gasworks were projected,

On Wednesday Messrs Hunt and White turned the first sod of tho first section of the Hamilton-Thames Uailwuy.

Tho Ellcrslie Gardens are in beautiful summer trim jußt now. The flowers of every hue aud character are in full blossom, whi.-o the trees and lofty shrubs afford an agreeable shelter from tho heat of the sun. The gardens are free to tho public ou Sunday afternoons, and on Sunday last hundreds of persons took the opportunity of visiting these attractive gardens by the afternoou train. The stone advertised to ho sold at New market, aud the railway reclamation works under writ of "ii-fa" has been withdrawn from sale.

Another case of scarletina has oecured at the Quarantine Station yesterday, and both patients have now been isolated. A child named Bertha Kirkham, seven months old, died yesterday from consump tion, A large quantity of provisions was sent over to the island in one of the North shore Ferry Companys' steamers to-day.

A correspondent writes asking some one to give him a recipe for keeping flies off horses. He wants one the efficacy of which has been practically proved, some of the theoretical recipes having been tried by him without avail.

The last meeting of the Working Men's Political Association, was not lurgely attended, possibly through a lack of subject during the recess. We understand that the committee are arranging for a course of lectures on tho principal of political events of the last fifty years.

The Minister, of Works telegraphed the other day, in reply to a telegram from the County Chairman of Hokitika, urging Mr Oliver to cany out the votes of the Home relating to Westland, that he would visit Hokitika in a week or two. Then, when will the lion, gentlemen arrive in Auckland ?

" Queen's Evidence" was again produced last evening at the Theatre Royal, with the same cast. There was a rather meagre attendance, "Queen's Evidence" will be again represented to-night.

A return cricket match between the Point Chevalier and Whau District Clubs will be commenced at 1.30 p.m. to-morrow at the Whau.

Messrs Arneil, Coleman, Cook, ChoyctJ King, J. Lawry, A. C. Lawry, T. Macky, F. Mitchell, Detitly, and Woods will repre sent tbe West End first eleven to-morrow afternoon on the Domain ground in the match against the North Shore Club,

Some cxcitcmcut was occasioned on the Queen-street wharf to-day, by a boy of 10 or 12 years falling iuto tho water from the roadway opposite Grifliths' store. A water man named B. Williams lowered himself down to the edge of the water, and held ou to the lad until a boat from the cutter Teazer came to his assistance. There were no serious results from the accident, which was caused by the boy stumbling while going up from the wharf.

A match will take place to-morrow on the Domain Ground between the Second Eleven of the .West 'End and Excelsior Cricket Clubs. West End : Waymouth, Isaacs, Spry, Cotter, Burke, Taylor, Bennett, Lumsden, Cooper, Fairs, Baker; emct. gency : Mteadman. Excolsior :C, Colgan, Batts, Pooley, Hobson, Walker, Ripley, G. Colgan, Waddingham, Smith, Steven son, Burns ; emergency, Andrews.

Mr Allan O'Neill is a claimant to Pate tere Block, No. 2, upon which he advanced £750 ou mortguge uuder the 33rd section of the Native Lands Act, ISG7, to a chief named Okiwi Ngatara. The document was signed in the presence of Messrs S. J. Edmonds, licensed interpreter, B. Dc Thierry, licensed interpreter, and P. A. Phillips, J.P.; aud aftowards tho block was regularly surveyed by Mr W.: J. Dalton, and a declaration of survey made before Mr Hugh Carlcton, J.P. Eegistration and all other necessary forms wero complied with. Mr ON iell now claims the block, which is included in tho area which Mr- Shoehnn is endeavouring to induce the Government to forego their lieu upon, in order that it may be acquired for a joint firm,, composed of Messrs Walker, Jackson, Whitaker, and others, all of whom have made advances to the natives.

To the Editor : Sir,—Passing through Newton on Tuesday last I met a Butcher's trap laden with stable manure, apparently from the owner's stables. Tlio owner is a butcher doing business iv Auckland, and this is the trap he daily uses to convey his meat from the slaughter-house to his shop for public consumption. I have never seen anything so disgustingly dirty iv Auckland before, and felt, that it reflected on many scrupulously clean tradesmen. Surely that butcher could get an old dray to do his dirty work, or give sonic poor fellow a turn. This should not be allowed in deference to the public health, and ought to conic within the range of the Inspector's office. What would that tradenian's customers think should his name bo published.—Yours, etc., Cleanliness.

The Newmarket Good Templars, Victoiia Lodge, 22, held their first session for the quarter hist night in their lodge-room, New market Public Hall. There was a good attendance of members and visitors. Two candidates were initiated and' eight pro posed for membership. The quarterly re ports of the various officers were read and adopted. The W.F.S.'s report showed that the funds ot the lodge wero in a sound con dition, although the lodge had not seceded from the Grand Lodge. It was unani mously resolved that 100 copies of the W.S.s report, embodying alai the reports of the W.F.S. and W.T., bo printed for circulation amongst the members. The beautiful and impressive ceremonial attendant on the Installation of Officers was conducted 'by Brother J. Kobertson, D.G. W.C.T., assisted'by Brother L?wcJ! J.M., and Sister Hume, D.J. Ml; when the follow ingl oifieers were installed for the quarter:— Bro. E. M. Page, W.C.T.; Sisttr Jenkins, W.V.T.; Bio. W. Kobertson, W.S.; Bro. Speakman, W.F.S.; Bro. K. B. Brown, W.T.; Bro. Keetley, W.C.; Bro. Angus, W.M.; Bro. H. Oluey, W.T.G.jBro. Spec, W.O.G.jBiO: Hallidy, W.S.; Sister A. Page,'W.A.S.; Bro, Webber. D.W.D.M:; Sister Watt, W.R.H.S.; Siste- Kilgoiir, W.SiH. '1 he standing committees for the quarter, finance, sick, and visiting, were also appointed; A pleasant meeting closed with the usual ceremonies of tin. Order at at lO'p.mj

The Auckland Cricket Club's February engagements, are West End return 14th, North Shore return 21st, Standard return 28th. No match to-morrow (Saturday).

A correspondent in the "Hawke's Bay Herald " suggests that the comet is Wiu necke's. It was last seen in 1875, and is due every 5_ years. In Nelson the comet is said to be the same that was seen, for tbe first time in New Zealand, in the year 18G5.

To the Editor: Sir,—lv answer to "D.A.W.'s" letter on caged birds, I cau assure him that his pets in the vicinity of the Domain are well cared for, and they seem to be happy. I have the satisfaction of knowing that they at all events are not injuring the crops of the poor, hardworking market gardeners in the vicinity of the Domain.—l am, &c, S.W.

A gentleman, not extremely given to piety, was dismayed by being asked to say grace at a strange table. To refuse and explain would be embarrassing ; to comply would be equally so. He chose the latter, and started oil' briskly enough with "Oh, Lord, bless this table "—. Just here, being unused to the business, he nearly broke down but, by a gigantic effort, pulled through with " AVorld without end. Yours respectfully, amen."

"Maize" writes that he measured the height of Indian corn grown on rough clay land in Newton Koad that has not been cultivated for the past fifteen years, and found it Oft high. The corn was*grown by Mrs Smith. This is only another fact prov ing that the climate of Auckland is peculiarly adapted for the growth of maize of the very best quality, and it is both sur prising and to be regretted that farmers do not pay more attention to this valuable and highly remunerative crop. GO, 154 bushels of corn were imported into the colony in 1878.

At the ram fair at Hastings, Hawkc's Bay, yesterday, 35 of Mr May's (ranis were sold at an [average of £3 each ; a few of Major Jackson's at £3 5s to £5.

A very good suggestion has been made for a promenade concert on the wharf, in aid of tbe Irish Famine Fund. A telegram from the Mayor of Dublin, pub lished in our lust issue, conveyed the gratfying intelligence that Australasian subscriptions had been the means of averiiii<j the complete breuk-down of the measures ot relief. This should encourage the benevolent to increased dilligence in good work. The proposal for a concert on the wharf only requires to be taken properly in hand to become a complete success. Three bands would, we believe, readily lend their assistance, and the shipping would not be backward in con tributing to tho picturesqucness aud success of the affair. Though no charge could be exacted at the gates, if the admission fee wero fixed say at Is, it would, we are con vinced, be voluntarily paid by thousands of people. We hope the idea will be carried into effect.

The festival ot tho amalgamation of tho Friendly Societies on Boxing Day, at Christ church, produced a balance of £89 lis 10s, which has been divided among the lodges taking part in proportion to the number of members.

A workman named Baker, employed on Mr Breakall's survey at Kihikihi, was cutting a bush line, when the axe slipped and inflicted a deep gash three inches long on his left instep. His injuries were attended to, and he is doing well.

A cricket match will bo played in the Domain to-morrow afternoon (westher per mitting) between the Standard and Paruell Clubs. The following are the names of those choson to sustain the honour of the Standard team, viz. :—Mumford, Testro, Day, ivens, McGregor, Fraser, AY, George, Stallworthy, Ellis, Colgan, and \V. Porch. The play commences at 2.30.

The Loudon " Wive Trade Review "of November 15th says :—lf proof weie needed as to the seriousness of the phylloxera ravages, it is supplied by tho operation that took place last week, when one of onr largest wine and spirit brokers cleared the Loudon market of ull the first brands of cognac he could lay his bauds on. It was reported at the time that he was purchasing for French account. However, attcr he had cleared the market, it became known that the real principals were Messrs. W. and A Gilbey. The total purchases, we learn, amounted to about £1815,000. This transaction, following so closely upon their very large andunprecc dented purchaso of brandy of the'os vintage, lately referred to in these columns, appears to indicate that tho accounts which have hitherto reached us respecting the destruc tion of the Cognac vines by the phylloxera were iv no way exaggerated.

Fifty of the men lately employtd at Mr Dempsy'o reclamation contract attended ut the Public Works oflico this morning, and received payment (of tho sums for which judgment was given in the K. M. Court some weeks ago- The claims of 23 others aro ready for payment so that) they hud better apply in person, or through an authorised agent.

Cambridge West is sadly in want of a nchool and teacher's residence. A local committee was elected recently forthe third time, and yet their repeated applications have proved unavailing with the Board of Education ; though the Inspector has re ported favourably on the site chosoi, aud ou the urgent need of a proper school-house in the district. It is observable too that while the districts ot the South are getting every thing done for them, those iv this province, even when prepared to help themselves, cannot succeed iv obtaining the supply of the most essential educational wnits. The settlers havo subscribed £50 towards any grant the Board choose to authorise. At present the nearest school for the children of the district is time miles, whereas by erectiug a builling »n the site chosen, no children vould be required to walk more than t»o miles. There arc sixty children in the proposed district, thirty of whom are over sk years of age, aud twenty of them walk three miles to Cambridge, or:four to Pukerinu school, a most unreasonable distance.

Wo call attention to the Kllertlie sports to be held to-morrow afternooi in tho ground adjoining the Gardens, jarticulars of which are stated in another eoluun. An omnibus will start at twq o'chek from Lcudrum's stables, Queen-street for the convenience of citizens.

It would appear that oven the expressmen feel the pressure of the times aud the weather, still they are not all moodily affected. Ye»terday afternoon Bime half dozen of them wero sitting underthe rat ings of the Union Bank, smoking aorionslf, and discoursing about the comet.' " I say, B n, said one, what about th^ cemet »" " Don't know, but from all accomts it's the blessed comet that makes it so orhlly 'ot." " Ah," rejoined another, " His tail's too near the earth, you see." Another "Bill, 'tis the last comot that'll ever aptear. It's come to warn us of the end of tie world, which will be next year, according to Mother Shipton's prophecy." Jm: "I don't believe it." .First Speaker: "Don't you think the comet has a good leal to do with the badness of trade. I sic in the Star, another luminary, that tie list of debtors to-day is almost as long asa comet's tail." (Laughter.) The par.y then adjourned to the " Vie " for a bCQ'.

To the Editor : Sir,—l beg spaie for the followiug: Would you kindlt inform your readers in Paruell how it ii that the Council of that district is going to erect ollices on the reserves on Parnell, ahountiflg to over £10Q, without oaring tenders ix\ public? A certain gentleman ha got tlio contract for the building, aud tin Council is at present employing men to dothe prin cipal portion of tho levelling. _._ your reporter is present at till meetingi, and wo see no account given of the terns of con tract, and the ratepayers of thi district depend solely on your vuluablo colimns for the necessary information transited in that Council at tlio different meetngs hold there ; will you be so kiud as to aye a lull report of all money to be spent onthat and all other contracts, ns it is supposed that some of tho Councillors arc injlined to spond public money without filing tho ratepayers any satisfaction.—Yous, &c. Ratepayer. - [Particulars of tenters ami the discussion thereon will bo bund in our reports of meetings in the STAR of November 25th, January Gth, au< 20th — Ed. E.S.]

' At a meeting of the Waste Lanls Board yesterday, a letter was read from ffr 11. E. Campbell, praying, on behalf of a niihiber of residents at the Thames tha certain lands at Te Aroha he opened on thtdeferrcd payment sy&tem. The letter (included with a weak attempt to be fuuny a the ex pense of Mr J. C. Firth, which Kr Tonics and other members charactered as "grossly impertinent," The Boarjdecided that they were not in a position to leal with the lands referred on account oi the un certainty prevailing as to native reserves. An application from Ngaiuavvahialrespcct mg a receive of '400! acres for wate supply was referred to thie Cbief Surveyor? also a letter from the same gentleman rspectin» the high upset price fixed for towi lands? A_ school site was granted jo Cam bridge West. Permission • wai given Messrs Hunt and White to 'ut to tara trees for ' piles on the Waikato- Thames railway; to the Opahcke Jighway Board to make a road for quarry!]"- pur poses to an unused cemetery; and !d°Mr J. Swan, of tiaelan, to cut two tiees' n Gov ernment land. On a; satisfactory report from the Crown Lands Kanger at Raglan on 20 homestead selection! th^ Board resolved to recommend the issue of'• five I Crown Grants.

CABLE NEWS.

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The Queen's Speech.

LONDON.

February 5

It is announced that a speech con vention has been concluded with Turkey to suppress slavery. The Afghan policy is unchanged. The desire is to protect the frontier and maintain friendship.

It is proposed to contribute to the Irish distress the Church surplus.

The time is approaching for a Con federation of South Africa.

Bills will be introduced on bank ruptcy, to amend the lunancy laws, simplify conveyance, enlarge the power of owners of settled land.

The "Post" and "Advertiser" rejoice at the success of the foreign meat experiment.

LONDON,

February 5

The Queen's speech, in opening Parliament, indicates that Land, Bankruptcy, Criminal Code, and Lunacy Bills will be introduced. An indemnity of church funds for the Irish relief has already been given. Referring to the Berlin Treaty, the speecli says much is necessary to restore order in Turkey. Hopes are ex pressed that the South African con federation will be a success, and that an Afghan settlement will be effected on the terms of the lines of Gondamah. firmly established, and friendly relations with the people of that country. LONDON. February 4. The "Pall Mall Gazette" approves of the policy of President Grevy in respect to the removal of the National j Assembly to Paris.

The Anglo-Persian Alliance

LONDON.

February 5.

The Heratites oppose the proposed alliance between Persia and England on the basis of the cession of Herat to Persia. It is believed that they are instigated to this course by Russian emissaries, and by the disaffected troops who were concerned in the massacre at the British Residency in Cabul.

Heratites Seekßussian Protection.

The Haratites are1 seeking to establish a Russian protectorate over the city in order to thwart the proposed session to Persia.

The Montenegrin Question

LONDON,

February 5.

The Government of Italy has offered to mediate between Turkey and the Montenegrins.

[reuter's special cablegrams. I

Opening of Parliament.— The Queen's Speech.

LONDON.

February 5. Parliament was opened to-day by the Queen in person, who read the speech from the throne. She said foreign relations were friendly, and the prospects of a pacific nature, though much remained to be done to repair the disordered state of affairs in Turkey, unsettled condition of affairs in Afghanistan renders the recall of the troops impossible at the present, but the principle previously adopted by the Government is unchanged. The Government havo deter mined to maintain a strong frontier, but de sire to maintain friendly relations with the rulers and people of Afghanistan. It is hoped that an African confederation will soon be brought about. The speech refers to the measures which the Relief Bill pro vides for advances from the Greek Church surplus aud hopes to resume the Criminal Code, Bankruptcy, and Law Bills, enlaig ing the powers of owners settled on the land, and to symplify the system if con venient.

South Australian Loan

LONDON

February 4. Tenders have been received for the new South Australian four per cent, loan to the amount of one million and a half. Tenders at £93 17s Cd will receive in full and tenders nt £93 17s will receive three-quarter per cent of the allotment.

A Magnificent; Subscription

NEW YOHK,

February 4. A separate Irish Relief Fund has been opened by the " New York Herald," which subscribes §100,000.

Canadian Press Condemns

Parnell. OTTAWA.

February 4. Public feeling in Canada is very strong against the course pursued by Mr Parnell, the Homo Rule agitator, and his speeches have been severely criticised in the public press, Irish Belief Fund. BOMBAY, February 4. An Irish Relief Subscription Fund has bjen opened here. London Market .Report.

3rd February, 1880. Wool.—Market unchanged. The next sales will commence ou the 7th inßtant. Up to date 130,000 bales havo arrived.

Tallow.—Market quiet. Stocks of all sorts is 18,000 casks. Mutton is worth 38s 6d and beef 35s Cd per cwt. Wheat,—Market quiet. Adelaide is worth 575. and New Zealand 55s por 4961t>. Leather. —Market easier. Best sides are worth Is l_i per lb.

AUSTRALIAN.

PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION

Disposal of Garden Palace

SYDNEY.

Friday.

In tho course of a debate Mr Robert son suggested the convertiou of the Garden Palace into a meat and wool depot, and his remarks wero checvetf W tho House.

National Insurance Com pany.

MELBOURNE.

[KBUTKR'S SPECIAL CAHLKGRAMS.]

Thursday. Arrived : Albion, from New Zealaud. Parliament has been prorogued. The National Insurance Company have declared a dividend of eight per cent, aud a bonus of sixpence per share.

South Australian Loan ADELAIDE.

Thursday. A telegram received here states that the new four per cent, loan has been successfully floated. J

SYDNEY.

Thursday. Iwo of Mr tlungcrford's sons have been charged with perjury by Mr Jolly, manager of tho Davenport fishery, wlib recently was cast in £10,000 damages to Hungerford for tt'espass.

English Shipping,

LONDON

February 3. Arrived : Beltana, from Port Augusta, Haukow, and Wakesbury. ° '

MELBOURNE.

; Februarys. Mr Murray Smith has resigned the managership of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company. Thirty'thousand bags of \vheat were ox ported to London within the fortnight. Arrived : s.s. Albion, from New Zea land.

A match will be played to-morrow at ptahuhu between tljte Otahuhu and Epsom' Clubs. The following teams will play •— Otahuhu—Messrs Martih (2)," Porch (3) Paul, B6wderi, Smith,' Gray, Waters (St and T. Hall. Epsom-Messrs Lankhani (2), Brookfield, Aitken, Mears, R;id Kattray, P, Dnfaur,' White, Hesifeth, and Vanor. A conveyance will leive th</ post Office' Eiuildirtgs ai ] 3,0 o'clock sharp, to convey tha Epsom teatu to Otahuhu.

The Wellington Races.

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WELLINGTON, Thursd HACK RACE.

T. Hay's Ainie won by four lefaa > Blue Jack, 2 ; ka, 3.

fding stakes. Gentrey's Taleti 3yrs •• Goodman's Yor\ 4yrs., 9st. (Watt •• Walters's Billiiifgate, 3yrs., Bst. lbs. (Kraft) .. Time, lmin. 12-sth sees.

SECnd DAY.

iiis day. Empire Plate, uoo soys. Weight tor age. Second hie to receve 25 soys from the stakes, listance, 4 miles. Harkaway .. ... 1 Sailor ... ~ .., ... 2 Only two started The nee was won by a dozen lengths. Hurdle Handicap 75 soys. About two miles, over eij flights of hurdles. Grey Momus 1 Kangaroo... ... ... i Te Whetu 3 Racing Club Ha*cap, of 200 soys. Second horse to ijive 25 soys. fram stakes. Vampire 1 Hippo ... 2 Chancellor 3 The race was won b_ head.

Sporting Notes.

The Wanganui people i.ied a programme, with the grand sum of ie tho.tsand soys. added ;o its cup. Gooientries were re ceived, xnd the whole aff.r seoned as if it was going to be a very {eat aiccess, but for the imbecile attempt■>[ tleir handi capper to apportion the we»htswith any thing lite satisfaction to evti afw of those entered. In a 2}-mile race if tls descrip tion the top weight should uwene so high as lOst. It actually crushes a ood horse clean oit of the race, and for bat? To allow a ot of hacks or scrubberio have a so-called chance of success—horscwhich no weight mot even a postage staip) could win with ; and all for this, ood and well-brel horses are treated with te crusher of lOst. This is the way, with a^ngeance, to stop men breeding, buying, f owning high-priied animals, worthy of bmg called race-hones. lam sure the hailicapper, after he has seen his productiorin print, must feel delighted (?) with hisvork, foi the merest schoolboy could hjre done better. This kind of handicaping re minds one too much of what >ur own Racing ylub submitted to for soie time. In many cases he has made ho.es give weight in excess of what they hd given before, and been beaten easily, '.ake the two top three-year-olds, Horroy and Betrayer, in the Canterbury Cip, same distance, they carried even weights,and the latter won easily; now Hornby ha to give him 21bs. Take Lara, Bst. slbs., ancHippo, 7st., Chancellor, Bst. 71bs., and Pinire, Bst lOlbs., or Maritaua, 9st. 41b., and Chancel lor, Bst. 71bs., aud Templeton, 9si. 121b5., Ariel, 9st. 7lbs., Libeller, 6st. 12!b., and compare the veights with those pnviously carried, we can rejoice with our tortliem owner that he had little to complain of. Of those I like be.t in it are Hippo, libeller, Mufti, and Baltioral.

The Cam bridgt inaugural meeting passed off very well, and although small fields wa^ the order of the day, we had good iacing. In the Hurdle Race, Grey Momus easily defeated Sportsman. P'mcatorious won the Maiden Plate as he liked, inly having a lot of scrubbers to ask him to mnter. For the Cambridge Cup only three sorted. Little Libeller being rather out of sori-^guffcred an easy defeat by Malvern, who hat much the best of the weights, lirey Momus carried off the Steeplechase, beating Sportsman. Harry Mount would have been better in hb owner's stable.

For the Publicans Purse five started Malvern carried top weight—Bst. 7lbs.— and defeated Billinsgate-Bst—pretty easily. For the flying stakes, Mr Walters' colour were to the fore with the assistance of Bil lingsgate who had a poor lot to beat, and the distance suited him better than in the Publicans Purse. The Consolation brought a very successful meeting to a close, Harold just beating Barney after a slashing good race. The Club have a very pretty course and a first-rate grand-stand ; but before completing the running ground 1 should advise the Committee to move their course a little further from the grand-stand to give a longer lawn, it can easily be done now, while in a few years it would cost a great deal. This mistake has both been made at Eller?lie and Ohaupo. The Canterbury Jockey Club have issued a very go»d programme for Easter Tuesday and Wednesday, they have struck out the Autumn Steeplechase and substituted a two-year old race, on the flat.

The Racing Club have fixed the dates of their autumn meeting for Thursday and Friday, the 22nd and 23rd April. This dale does not clash with any other meeting, so we ought again to have good sport and large fields. A two-year old race has been added to the programme. With this excep tion it is the same as last year. Henderson's Mill meetiug will be held on Easter Monday, and I have little doubt a great gathering will take place at this favourite Northern meeting, especially if the Government can be prevailed upon to open the railway.

The Papakura meeting proved a very enjoyable meeting, if good weather and good attendance has anything to do with it. The Hurdle Bace was a boil over, as that Sunday horse, Harry Mount, won it pretty easy from Sportsman, who hardly seemed up to his usual form. Whitefoot, with his owner up, refused tho first hurdle, which, after some persuasion, he managed to get over, but absolutely refused to jump the second. The Papakura Handicap was won by the three-year-old, Piscatonous, who carried the crusher (?) of 7st 61bs, While old Ariel, who was literally thrown iv as somo sporting (!) writer's assert, was nearly last. Malvern Tvas second. Ariel was not himself at all. although his owner says he was never better in his life ; and I hardly think Malvern was up to his Cambridge form. The three top weights lit, and well, I feel certain the Handicap would have been proved a first-rate one. Walters won the Maiden Plate with that grandest of mares, Grand Duchess, and the Ladies' Purse with Piscatorius, his fol lowers not being able to ask him to gallop. The only thing that occurred to mar the sport was the wretched way the horses were started for the Bailway Handicap, a gross piece of carelessness on the part of both starters. Malvern was pulled up, his three opponents going the distance. The starter declared it a fair start, and the stewards awarded Golden Crown the race.

I notice the late Mr J. W.Mallock's young stock of brood mares and the imported horse Antwerp are advertised for sale by auction, in Christchurch, on Thursday, in Easter week, and as there are several well bred matrons among tliem, including the dam of Foul Ph\y, J expect to sco keen competition fo^ them. NIJtROD.

The princely liberality of the New York Herald has been frequently shewn in sub scriptions towards great geographical enter prises and discoveries, and the latest in stance is recorded in our telegram to-day, the proprietors having given a sum equal to" £20,000 towards the Irish Relief; Fund. To the Editor : Sir—l soe by your issue of Wednesday that the public anxiety had been aroused in Melbourne, by the fact being made known that sulphuric acid was being used iv considerable quantities by Aerated Water manufacturers. Noav the veriest tyro in chemistry must know that carbonic acid gas, which is tho specific ga, s used in the manufacture of these beverages, canba generated by the actios of -different" acids oh different carbonates (3.g,) mioj-iatic acid on carbonate of lime acitic, citric sul phuric, or any other acid, on carbonate of soda, or any other othQ.r carbonate, the re sult beiijcr vi each case tho same, viz., car bc.mc acid gas) I think that any of our 1 local manufacturers will bear me out Avhen I say that tho presence of copper or verdi gris in the bottles must have arisen from the unclean sUteofthe copper-gasoaxete*, or cylinder in which the liquid had been' agitated after being charged Avit^cal and not from any malific effect of Mlphtuic acid m its manufacture, Aijd T'l think that it any of our plumbers or tinmen could in vent some simple method by which dou-h could bo charged with gas, as we now charge water, he and sulphuric acid would become joint benefactors of humanity be sides giving an impetus to his calling in the manufacture of a commodity which would at once become a household necessity —I am &c, Capriole. ■*' To the Editor: Sir,-In your issue of Monday last a Correspondent, "CC " writing about. Ireland's heros, &c, states that Lord Nelson was proud to claim Ireland as his birth place." What, ill hero, of Trafalgar an Irishman 8 \£% gracious. Blue is not &s^ ' N " Nelson was tbe fawfli spa of tho l*ev Edward NeWeeJor of'Bumham Thorpe m t^e county of Norfolk.England. He was n^9ofK «c W. "S" h°*? e of,- thatS oh 29th September, 1785. PHiamaSjTJß the daughter of the Bey. Dr. Suckling prebendary Wea^&.'J • v,v. — -i, a,m, Sp., Albion,

Operations at Waimate.

(Fkom Our Special Correspondent),

TITOKOWARU,

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day,

Titokowaru has gone to consult Te Whiti as to the action he shall take in regard to the plains. He has told the natives that h e feels no inclination to fight the European hut if his people decide that he must, hi will have to do so, and he would rather die than be an outcast. THE MAttCH OF CIVILISATION. Te Whiti has had Sir Dillon Bell on a speech, which was delivered in the legisla tive Council in December last translated for him. and points to that part of it where Sir Dillon Bell says it was untrue to say that the whole of the land between the Waitotara and White Cliffs had been con. fiscated, that it never had been con. fiscated, and that the only instrument by which the claim ot compensation wassetup was the proclamationbearingthe signature, of Sir George Grey as Governor, and Mr Fitzherbert as Native Minister, in Mr Well's Government. What did that say It confiscated the land of those in rebellion', it did not confiscate the land of those who re. remained loyal, but it observed their rights, and made the express promise to them that their lands should not be taken. Thatwas an undesirable part. He could not conceive how anyone acquainted with the history ot the country could deny that these promises existed, and it was equally true that none of the promises had been kept. Te Whiti says : How can the Govern, ment take the Waimate Plains from the natives, whan one they appointed ou iho commission holds such views as these. THE KOADMAKING. The constabulary are not making fresh roads on the Waimate Plains,ns these roads were made seven or eight years since, and they only require metalling. The roads had been out of repair, aud the grass had grown over them, owing to their not bern? much ' used of late. The coach now runs between Stratford and Haweva on that road, 1 aud the traffic has consequently been, • diverted.

HOANI PIHAME.

The Auckland " Herald's" correspondent has been misinformed about Iloani Piharaa. This chief is ni rebel, and anyone who knows him,and is acquainted with his past life,can only admire tbe principle which hai actuated all his actions. Iv 1860 he was compelled to join with the rest of his tribe and to figut againut the troops, and during an engagement his father was killed, bat when peace was proclaimed he saw the folly of his conduct, and has been a stauncu supporter of the Europeans ever since. GENERAL CAMERON'S ESCAPE. • It was during that time he and his patly oould have turprised and killed General Cameron and his staff, it they had chosen, but he was too brave a man to permit it to be done, and it was owing to the Honi Pahami being at the head of the party that the General and his camp escaped death. Honi Pahani would not allow his people to connect themselves in any way with Tito, kawaru during the war of 1860-69. He then saved many European lives, and like 4 all those who most deserved to be rewarded, has received very little for his trouble from the Government. I am sorry to see that men ia their ignorance, like the correspon dent of the Auckland " Herald," should insinuate that Honi was unlikely to be untitle. THE KIMBLE BENT DIARY.

The Kimble Bent, a narrative mentioned by a correspondent, was published in the! " Patea Mail" some 18 months since, and if I thought it would interest your readers I would forward it to you, but it was pub lished in nearly all the papers about that time, and most persons are aware of thepar ticulars mentioned, except, perhaps, the Auckland "Herald's" correspondent, wW appears to be ignorant of the history of this. patt of the colony. The opinion henjis that there will be no fighting. Te WBfi will make the best bargain he cau tUroui. Titokowaru with the Government, and tlta, ! whole affair will then be settled.

MR BRYCE AT KAIPIPI. NORMAN BY, this day. I

The Hon. Mr Bryce, accompanied; by Major Noake and Commissioner Biown visited the A.C. Company at Kaipipi yesterday. Nothing has transpired as to the object of his visit.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.- YESTERDAY.

(Before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., R.M.)

McLean v. Costley; claim £41 2s 4;— This was a claim for land tax—Mr Brook- :; field for plaintiff, and Mr Hesketh for de. fendant—The objections raised by Mr Hesketh were, over-valuation, and a por tion of the property taxed did not belong to Mr Costley.—Mr Brookfield said, in suck case the defendant should have gone to the Commissioner, and given proof that he was not the owner of the land, and even now, after judgment, he can do so by satisfying the Commissioner and the Crown that the property is not hi*, and get the overplus refunded.—His Worship was quite satis fied that there is no exomption on the ground of valuation, and in the other case, it may be too late to raise the objection. '•'■■ He felt that judgment must go against the defendant.—Mr Hesketh said he would pay the claim under the circumstances.— The matter was therefore settled out of court.

Williams v. Jenson; claim,£4 3s 3d.—Mr E. Cooper for plaintiff.—ln this case the plaintiff sued defendaut for a third of the profits of woiking a boat There were three of them — Williams, Jansen; and Smythe, and they entered into a kind of joint partnership, sharing labour, expenses, and profit. A good deal of conflicting evidence was adduced, which atose in a great measure out of the unsatisfactory manner of keeping the accounts. The Court finally decided in favour of Williams, and gave judgment for the whole amouut, with costs. ,) The Court rose at 4.30. - f

THIS DAY.

Hill v. Calder.—Claim, £_s 83 Sd. _M A. E. Whitaker for piaintiff, and Mr" Laishley for defendant.—ln this disputed hotel account, His Worship said he would reserve judgment until next Court day. Nichols v, Adams.—Claim £7 10s. Mr MacCorrolok for plaintiff, and Mr S. Hes keth for defendant.—ln this case the plain tiff claimed for damage, in consequence of the romoval of a grating from the pavement side near plaintiff's premises in Upper' Queen-street.—Evidence having been taken, in full, His Worship gave judgment for' plaintiff for £5, with costs, but for £1 i£ replaced to plaintiff's satisfaction.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before B, C. Barstow, Esq.* JR.M.) THE HEATING DRAUGHT. Three persons pleaded guilty to arnnken« ness, and were subjected to the penalty. " NOT DRDNK AX ALL, AT ALL." William Callinghaw, was charged with drunkenness for third time. Prisoner ; Lprd, Your Worship, yon won't givo me the law for three times, I wasn't dvunk at all, at all. T$V3 clerk proved the offences. Prisoner: Lot me go to my work, Your Worship. I'll flit away like a lark into the country. Seven days imprisonmeai with bard labour. ASSAM.!* . ; ' Robert McChcjsney, a stout, powerful man. was cUargedi with assaulting Robert Sneli, by striking him on the sth inst. Prisoner said he knew nothing about it. He- was mad drunk.

The evidence showed that prisoner went into Mr Barnett's shop aud demanded some sausages on the principal of human brother hood ; besides, he wanted a snack, and fancied a pork sausage. Mr Saell said he could not let him have the sausages without the, money. Prisoner then became very violent, and struck com plainant, and cf\ugia.n up a knife swearing he would either have a pork chop, or a cut at oc*fi|>l&iuant's neck. The prisoner's tfopduct was so threatening that a constable/ was called, who took him into custody. _

His Worship said this was a very serious offence, and ordered prisoner to-pay 5s and! costs for drunkenness, a^id 40s and costs, or 14 days imprisownent for his indefen* sible conduct in Mr Barnett's shop. AT ELL.ERSLIJE. . .}■■' John Alfred Goodwin was charged -witfrs hr^aeh of the Vagrant Act* by using cb§cene language at Ellerslie on the 4th». inst.'; also with wilfully breaking a pane of glass, value lQs. and. a, 'aottle of brandy* value 6s, the property of Mr Hi Brenao, of, the Ellerslie Hotel. Prisoner sasi he knew nothing of it- Sub-Inspector Pardy stated that the prisoner went into the Ellerslie Hotel o» Wednesday iv a state of drunkenness an« demanded drink, whici* was very properly refused to him. He then. conHnencea abusing the l^<iy in charge, calling oeT' filthy, na^es, and caught rap' a lemon*** boUte which be fiung through the window,, smashing a bottle of. brandy, and a.pane on gl£BS. .',■ Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was orderea to pay the damage, 16s, a fine of 40s wita coats, or one month's imprisonment, an» ; seven days for the offensive language. - ,;,''

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1880.



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