SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

man w atipr ■! 'I'nlß Evening, 8.21 HIUH ATll< Kl To-morrow Morning, 8.3S SUN HET.—This Evening, 6.57 R IN HISH;.—To-Morrow Morning,s.32 MOUN"d AGK.—First Qnartcr,lßtb, 3.25 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Stella, Government s.s., McKerste, from Russell Anne Milbjiik, p.s., AndersoD, from Whanßarei

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVKSTNO. Glenelg, s.s., Farqnhar, for Taurangn

TO-DAY.

Rinjjarooma, P.S., Chatflcld. for tho South Flirt, brigantino, MoPcarniiit. focTinmru

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Mclhonrnp. via sotlth,- -KOtomJuuMia, Thwsnaj London —Fernjrlon, loading Tunraiißa—Hlor.olir. Mond vy

For Now Plymouth ft«d Southern IVvrl* — Wellington, Wednesday For RussoU—l<joa, Mon.ia.T • Hftwoa. FridaJ For Tnmunßa an.l Southern Ports —Ha w<v<., Monday Whantfarwi—Atkj-I©, Tneßfias"B sufl Fridays ; Anno Milow.k, Mon.iay6a.TiA Thursdays.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

15isnuTvTc. H.I.G-.M.5., from Pnmos Kwl Gra-nrilia, ship, from London; failed Xo \wnV>eT 2f) AkmKv. Iwcino, from New York: sailed Septem ber 2SrA Klinor Xcmon. hnrcino, from New York: sailed 10th Xovem'hST Str» Nfttlvr.\ ship, from London ; sailed Xov. 27 TroyoUan. ship (V.X.H.S.), from London ;load inc. City of Cw><\\ I"i*r<}Ti(\ ■from London. Khuiran.-a. barqnft from New York Cuiiiiil^, brig, from Xow York Mrro.;a harem cv, from London ; sailed Dec. 30 Antics Wina'ui, schooner, from lvovuka Kiln* IVandon, schooner from Line Islands V.uiri )ji;y, brievntine, from Chatham Islands .\i i.vo, bfijianlwe. from Sydney !Y.>r;>, Vinirar.line. from Tongi Onfttn, schooner, fron\ Xow Caledonia riratss, schooner, from Tahiti Coronet, schooner, from Marshall Group Kthel bri.cantino, from Wellington Ks-.en:!". schooner, from Lcvuka I iery Cros?. schooner, from Oamaru

EXPORTS.

l'er Eicgaroooma:—

For Poverty Bay: 91 pk*?, 1 parcel. For Kapler: 10 pktrc. 3 cases. 1 bale. For Welling ton : 2 tanks. 30 coses. For Nelson : 1 box. For l.Utolton: S i-J«e?, 1 box. 1 parcel. For Dun- Cilln: IS pkgs, 17 case?, 1 box.

feIswARDS CYmstwise.—Threo Brothers, from Tryihena With J2 tons firewood and 27 Backs k:i-ri cum: Masarau, torn Matakana, with 235 enriri posts. 1.300 rails, 25 pieces baulk tim ber • bee. with 50 tons firewool: Venus, from Mercury Bay, wilh 32,603 feet timber.! Ovtwauds Coastwise.—Colon'sf, for Kai para; Saucy Kate, for Awanul; N ancy, for Thames- Three Rrothers, for Trjphena; Ruby, for RU3se!l; Lee, for Sandspit. The s.s. Argryle will ariiye to-night from Whangarei and Mangapai. She returns to the same ports to-morrow afternoon. Captain Sainty hai been appointed Harbour IMot in the place of Captain James.

Tho barquentina Malay has arrived at San .Francisco fcom Sydney, after a passage of 65 day?. The biirquentino Sophia is now discharging l.cr cargo of stone, prior to baing taken into the graving dock. The ship Minister of Marine, which gained an unenviable notoriety in this port some months iu:o arrived at San FrancUco from Auckland on December 29, after a passage of 68 days

The Government steamer Stella arrived yes terday afternoon from Kussell, North Cape, and several other northern ports.

The sohooner Transit (champion) has been chartered by Captain Garraway for v South Sea Island cruise. She is now alongside the Queen street Wharf, taking in general cargo, and she will sail several days htnee.

The barquenUne Falcon -will leave a few days henco on an island cruise. She hauled alongside the Queen-street Wharf to-day in order to take ia cuts 3. The barque Cabarfeidh was taken out of ths dock this morning, lie.- hull, masts, spars, gear, &c, have undergone a thorough overhaul. Thß brigaritine Klirt leftearly this morning for Timarn with a cargo of timber and drain pipes. The s.s. Hawea may be expected from East Toast and Southern ports about eeven o clock to nialit. She leaves for Knssell to-morrow afternoon and returns South on Monday next. The Union Company's s.s. Ringarooma, left for Melbourne via Ea3t Coass and Southern ports this forenoon.— Passengers for Napier: Misses Williams, Hiaginson Lowry (2) Alex ander, Messrs Carnford, and Wardrop For Wellington: Mr and Mrs Maston, Mrs Morris Messrs A. J. Hunter R. Lusk, J^HinehiU. For Lytteloa: Messrs Cheeeeman, W. Norfolk, 0. Tranchard Rev. D. Brace. For Dunedin: Messrs Allender, Johnson, A. Thompson. For Oamaru : Mrs S. Wheeler and 3 children. The Bhlp Ben Nevis is expected to sail on Saturday for Lyttelton, where Bhe will load with >>rain for London. Owing to some misunderstanding in regard to tho signals the ship British Empire camo up from the Quarantine Island yesterday after noon and anchored off the Queen s reet Wharf. The yellow flag was flying at the mam to-day and boats wero not allowej alongside. Ifiosnip wa , admitted pratique this afternoon, and she wfll be hauled alongside the Queen-street Wharf to-morrow. Tho bri?antino Oamarn entered out at the Customs today for Newcastle. H.M.S. Cormorant arrived at Lyttelton, from Wellington, yesterday.

A MONSTER SHIP.

A new steamship, which when completed will be tho largest and finest merchant vessel in the world, is now being built at Barrow, England, for tho Inman line. She will be ready for use in the spring of 1881, and will then begin making regular trips between thi3 port and Liverpool. The " City o£ Romo " was regarded as the most nuuropriite name which coulJ be given to this addition to the Inman fleet. Her dimensions are m follows: Length of keel, 516 feet; length over all 500 feet; breadth ot beam, 52 feet; depth of hold. 38 feet 9 inches, and depth from top of deck hou'esto keel, 52 foet. Her measurement will be 8 300 tons, or over 2 000 tons larger than either the City of Berlin or the Arizona, and 800 tons larger than the Servia, the new Cunard steam- Bhip which will be completed this fall. She will bs over four-fifths of the size of the Great East ern. The engines of tho City of Rome will he of 8 500 horse power, with sis cylinders, three of which are high pressure and three low pressure. There will be eight boilers, heated by 18 fur naces, and tho vessel can be propelled at the rate of 18J knots an hour. She will carry four large masts and three smoke funnels. A large spread of canvas can be .set. -which will en able tho steamship to make good time if neces sary, without the aid of the engines. The saloon and staterooms will be placed amid ships, »Dd will contain very facility for comfort and luxury. All tho latest improvements are to be addea, and the entire cabin -will be splen didly furnished and upholstered. There will be 275 revolving chairs at the saloon tables, snd the staterooms will ewily accommodate 300 first-olass pas3engors. A drawing rooai. which can be occupied by ICO ladies at ono3, will be placed on the deck immediately over the ealoon. The BmokinK-room will bs above the drawing room and will accommodate 100 smokers at once. The saloon will contain six bath-rooms. There will be room on board for almost any number of steerage passengers, and space for an enormous quantity of freignt in the hold. The Ciiy of Rome is to ba huilt of Bteel, with a double bottom.and eleven bnlkhead^. T-wplongtitudinal bulkheads are to bo ran through the engines and boilers' space. Tneae will. greatly deoreate the danger ot the vessel sinking, in case of a collision. The top decks are to be of tho best teak. N o expense is to be spared m making tnis magnificent steainehip perfect in every respect. She wil' have the highest classification ot any vessel in ihe Liverpool Red-book and lntke British Lloyds. The Inman people expect that so far as the transportation of passengers and freight goes, thd City of Romo will prove the monarch of the aeas. Work was begun on the new vessel a3 soon as the contract witi the Barrow Steamship Building Company had been cloied.—"N.Y. Times."

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Taueanga. this day. The ss. Hawea left for Auckland at eight £&*£.!?s? 1& for Auckland at 810 a.m. to-day

Nelson, this day. The s.B. Taiarca, with the 'ifntco mail, left for Picton at 7.30 a m. to-day.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, Thurs day.

MrR. Arthur held a sale of allotments and properties to-day at his Queen-street Mart. The Sllotmeutne.rPonsonby Road brouent 41s prr foot and the adjoining a'lotment 30s. Two other* realised 25a and 31s per foot. Three allotments in Montague-street, Newton, sad from 8s to 9a por foot. The house and allot ment in NeJson-s'reet brought £2oS. wo allotments in Fairburn's estate Eold for £310s and £6 per foot.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Closh as Under :— This Day. For Wangarei Heads and Wangarel, per Anne Milbank, at 4 p.m. For Quarantine Station, per Tainnl, at 5 p.m. Friday, 13th Instant. For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Coromandol, at 2.30 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Hawea, at 3 p.m. Foe Thames, per Rotomahana, at 3.30 p.m. For Whangarel Heads, and Wangarel, per Arprvle. at 4 p.m. For Tiyphorja.por Three Brothers, at noon Saturday, 11th instant. For Waiwera, Mahuranui, Matakana, Manga wai, Waipu, end Mangapai, per Rose Casey, at 10 ».m. For Taranakl, Wanganu', and Wellington, per Wanganui, at 11 a.m. Mo* day, 16th instant. For Tauranga, Gisbome, Napier, and Southern Provinces, per Hawea, at 3 p.m. Tuesday. 17th instant. For Ruesell, Kawakawa. and Australian Colonies, per Rotorua, at 3 p.m. VVkdnksday, 18th instant For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Waltaki, at 11 a.m. 8. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

BIRTHS.

KINLAYBON. — On February 2, at College Road, Ponsonby, the wife of Thomas Finlay aon, of a son.

HULL.—On February 11, at Wyndham Cottage, Wyndhnm-stroet, Auckland, the wife of Mr James Hull, ot Pukapuka, Mahurangi Heads, of a daughter.

DEATH.

MoCART. On February 12,1880. at hi«resldonce, Symonds-ntiot, Auckland, David MoCart; axed 46 years. Tho funeral will loave his late residence at 3 30 p in on tho 13ih Instant t>r the Symonrls- Rtrent Cemetery. Friends please ac-opt thig invitation. Hia end was peace.

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

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1880.

Tor tho canso that lacks asslstanca, For tho wrong tha needs resbtanco, for the future in the distance,

And tho irood thai wo cau do.

When the policy of confiscating land as a punishment for rebellion, was sanctioned by Parliament, it became necessary to provide for the subsequent disposal of it. The New Zealand Settlements Act, 18G3, was accordingly passed at the last session but one that was held in Auckland. The leading idea of the scheme was that the land so taken should be apportioned for tho moat part amongst bodies of men who were to hold it on certain terms of military service ; provision being made at the same time for the return to those of the original owners who had not joined in insurrection their portion of the tribal estate. For the purpose of investigating and deciding the some what intricate questions arising out of this provision in favour of the loyal natives, a court was established by the Act. This court, called the Compen sation Court, discharged its functions, apparently with success, for no com plaints have been heard of its operations. But the framers of the Act, foresaw that a large number of persons, in fact the whole of the owners who joined in the rebellion would be dispossessed, and cleared away from considei'able tracts of country, and that on the restoration of peace these people would either form gangs' of desperate and marauding brigands, or would take up their abode outside the Crown boundaries in the lands of any tribe who were sufficiently hostile to the Government to offer them hospitality. The formation of such centres of hostility or disaffection just outside the borders of civilisation it was properly supposed would be an evil of scarcely less magnitude than the intolerable state of danger and anxiety which caused the war to be undertaken. The Government was, therefore, by the same Act, wisely provided with the power of setting apart land out of the confiscated blocks for the abode and maintenance of all rebels who returned to their allegiance.

On the return of peace in Waikato the apprehension that large numbers of the dispossessed owners of land would find a domicile on the territory of sympathisers was unfortunately realised. Tho large estates of. Nga timaniapoto, which abutted on the southern boundary of the confis cated block, were almost un touched by the confiscation. From ties of relationship, and from unity of political sentiment, these people were closely connected with the defeated, and they placed their lands unre. servedly at the service of the ejected tribes. Here, amongst the hills which form the head waters of the Waipa, the Mokau, and the Wanganui rivers, the disaffected mass settled down ; and, although the Government made strenu ous efforts, in the spirit of the Act, to induce them to domicile on lands within the confiscated boundary, these efforts were entirely unsuccessful. Whether mistakes were made in offer ing them other lands than their own ancestral territory, whero they were born, and where the bones of their forefathers rested ; or whether it was that they refused to acknowledge the authority which affected to give them that which they claimed as rightly their own witnoat any' i?erembnial of en feoffment, jtfc matjterp Jsle now jtp

inquire. The fact was patent to all that they preferred a lawless independ ence, as beneficiaries of their own countrymen, to receiving gifts from others whose only superiority of right they took to be that arising from superiority of strength. This conglomeration of defeated rebels became henceforth a permanent anxiety to the Government. It formed a refuge for criminals, was a standing menace to civilization, and operated as an absolute stop to colonization in that direction.

Disheartened by their failure to carry out the provision of the Act for settling these peopie, the Govern ment of the day entirely abandoned its salutary principle. They determined to recognize the chief of the disaffected confederacy, and offeied to treat with him on terms of equality. Henceforth we find the Crown entering into nego ciations with Tawlriao as one possessed of authority to decido the fate and secure the well-being of all tho rebels and criminals of the country, who, under the protection of his mana, had found immunity from punish ment, and possibly applause for their mis-deeds. Nor did the Go vernment wait to be sought. Annually Mr McLean made his State progresses to Te Kopua, attended by a crowd of agents and interpreters. All the resources of diplomacy and all the seductions of largesse were exhausted by the white potentate to induce his coloured rival to accept the benefits which were profusely offered. Every word uttered at these durbars was carefully reported, and the courteous reporters even supplied the world with accurate accountsof his majesty's health, and sometimes with particulars of his daily meals, and the state of his appe tite. The protocols were printed on reams of foolscap and duly presented to Parliament; and the national rejoicing was great if the Minister could announce to the representatives of the people that his offers would be con sidered by the royal sanhedrim at some ensuing month, when the eels were plentiful or the potato crop had been dug. When the late Government succeeded to office tho Maori King humbug was at its height, and tho new Ministry accepted it as a national insti tution. The hopes that had been enter tained of a change in a mistaken policy of magnifying instead of ignoring the authority of this " King of rags and tatters " were for a time doomed to dis apppointment. One nno day the news arrived, that at a corrobboreo of greater dimensions than ever before, Tuwhiao had agreed to accept £500 a year and a large estate on tho banks of tho Waipa. What ho was to do in recompense did not appear. But all ended in no thing, and tho day when Sir G. Grey ruost ably, as tho phrase wont, with drew all his offers, and soaled up tho past, should be marked henceforth with a white stone in tho annals of New Zea land. It wassingularthatduriiigiUl these diplomacies, throughout these myste rious speeches, and amid all the unin telligible jargon of mutual attempts to mislead,, more prominence was not given to the danger attending the removal of the confederacy from i\ place outside our borders to a locality in the midst of civilized settlements, where nil the dangers ar.d annoyances which we were seeking to remove would have been in creased fourfold. Tho people would still have looked up to Tawhiao as their political hoad, and in caso of necessity would have obeyed his general as their military chief, for the organisation would havo remained, and was in truth, recognised by the Government. The attempt to continue tho railway would have quickly taken them back. We confess then that wo aro prepared to approve tho return of tho Govern ment to tho principles of tho Act of Parliament of 18G3. The report of tho proceedings at Onowhero, in anothor column, appears to us to discloso a judi cious appreciation of the true position. And certainly tho address of the Attor ney-General affords a very refreshing contrast to the namby-pamby utterances which appear in the blue books as the performances on similar occasions of the great Maori doctor. The natives are essentially an imitative people, and if the example of the fifty who have returned to their allegiance, and settled on the Onewhero peninsula, is followed, as it probably will be, his Majesty of Kopua will soon find himself sitting like a sparrow on the housetop, or running alone round his Hauhau pole. And if the Government are as success ful, on future occasions of this nature, in fixing upon localities as secluded from European settlements as in the case before us, their success will bo without a drawback.

We would draw attention to letters which appear on tho fourth page of this evening's issue, including one from Mr Samuel Coombes on Dickens's religion, from Anglo lurael on Sunday Concerts, and " Sulky Stroke " on the refusal of the North Shore crew to take part in the gig race on Kegatta Day.

A telegraph station is now open at Dargaville, in the county of Hobson.

A trial of one of W. A. Wood's famous string binders received by Messrs Morrin will be made on the farm of Mr John Fletcher, near Mangcre Bridge, on Satur duy.

His Honor Mr Justice Gillies will go on a visit to England by the outgoing mail, aud, during his absence, his duties will be per formed by Mr Justicj Richmond.

Among the young officers >vho have been promoted for their service* in South Africa, many of the old identities (especially those of the 58th regiment) will be ylad to hear that Captain J. H. Laye, 90th L.1.. has been gazetted major for his distinguished services in the Galekaand Zulu campaigns; and the " Broad Arrow " of December 6" states he lias well deserved his advance ment. Major Laye is an ensign of 1807, and is about the youngest ollicer of his rank in Her Maje-ty's Service. This oflbor was born in Princes-street, in this city, while his father's regiment was on tho t ew Zealand station. Captain (now General) Laye. Major Laye's father, was alto married in Auckland, to a daughter of Major- General Pitt.

The Loyal United Friends of the Lodge "Onward." No. 2, will meet this eveniug at 7.30, in the Masonic Hall, Newton.

The Kev.W. J. Williams, a young minister of the Wesleyan denomination of Christian people, and well-known to many in this city as an able preacher and lecturer, recently read a paper before a society of young men in Wellington, on the " Ethics ot smoking," in which he said : —The evil of smoking is one that is growing daily in our midst; and it is impossible to look at the numbers of men, boys, and youths who are addicting themselves to this pernicious habit, without feeling that it is high time that this question were fully and fairly faced by every intelligent, by every philanthropic, above all, by every Christian man. It is peculiarly a case in which the force of example is almost omnipotent, especially, let me say, when that example lies on the side < f smok ing. We can have little hope of winning the young men from this degragiug practice as long as they are encouraged by the example of their seniors. Let the ministiiis and members of our churches uuite in declaring that smoking is utterly unworthy of their church relationship ; let the young men of our societies, who aspire to be regarded as intellectual, unite in avowing that smokeng is utterly opposed to their sense of politeness and good taste; then we shall have some chance of making an impression upon this evil, and may hope in time to spe it seriously checked and abated. Until then, the dark cloud will deepen and spread, the physical and moral deterioration of our race will move forward with rapid strides, and the blame will rest with the thoughtful and religious men of the time, who refuse to break with an indulgence that exists as one of the greatest blots on the civilisation of the nineteenth century.

A public meeting was held in the Masonic Ball, Onehung;i, on Wednesday evening to assist in raising subscriptions for the Irish Kelief Fund. The Mayor G. Codlin Esq., occupied the chair, A committee and collectors were appointed to carry out the objects of the meeting.

A coirespondent at Otahuhu writes: " Sir, —The enclosed remains were found inside one of the cattle guards of the railway near to Mr Dilworth's property, Anua's Bridge. As this i* the fir*t specimen of the hedgehog I have seen, and it is only a portion of a whole, do you know if there have been any imported to this country ? Otherwise, I presume it has been a pet brought from home. I think from the feathers tin re is no doubt of what it is. »j

The young men connected with the Free Methodist Church, under the care of the Key. B. Taylor, have re-orgauised their1 Mutual Improvement Society on improved principles, and have called a special meet ing, to be held to-morrow evening, in the schoolroom at the junction of Pitt and Ilobson-streets, in order to sketch out a programme of essays, lecturer, etc , for the opening session. The pastor has been appointed president and Mr James Sanders secretary. It would, perhaps be wise if the committee fixed some other evening than Monday, as every Mutual Improve ment Society in Auckland, singularly enough, meet on the first eyening of the week which necessaiilylimits their numbers. From an advertisement which appears in another column, we perceive that Abel Fletcher has undertaken to purify the ill-smelling suburbs of Farnell, and Newton. Not before it was wanted.

A handicap trotting mach is announced to take place at Ellerslie Gardens on Satur day afternoon. The distance is 2 miles, the lirst prize £5, second prize £1. Entries must bo made not later than to-night.

A foot-race has been arranged between F. Laurie and C. Kennedy, to take place in the Domain on Saturday, February 21. Distance, 440 yard?, Kennedy'to receive 10 yards starts. Stakes, £5 a side.

Complaint is made, and with good cause, of the fearful clouds of dust which smother everything at the Britomarfc end of Custom- House-street. It appears that this pait of the street for some unaccountable reas 11 has been left out of the area watered by the uydraut and carts. The sun-dried surface of the remnant of the reclamation, fanned by the passing breeze, adds its quota to the in tolerable nuisance. The city authorities should look to it.

The Committee reports read at the City Council meeting yesterday were adopted. The City Council has authorised Hie Worship the Mayor to make arrangements with the Bank of New Zealand for a lower rate of interest on the overdraft at that Bank connected with the Improvement Commissioners' trust, and to. stipulate that should the rate be reduced below that at preseut paid on ordinary account at the National Bank, the debt will b« paid off at the expiration of nine months.

A week or two ago nieution was made of tho disturbances caused by gum-digger« on land in the Waitakerei district. Some of these gentlemen appear to bo very un desirable neighbours. In another column Mr Jutucs, Secretary to the Waitemata County Council, notifies that the bridge between Henderson's Mill and Prior's Creek, known as Harvey's bridge, has been partially destroyed by fire mid i.s therefore unfit for trullie. The lire, we uudeistand, was occasioned by the negligence ot wander ing gum-diggerd in the vicinity, A bridle track lower down the creek is available for cattle and sheep.

At yesterday's meeting of the City Coun cil a library rate of one-halfpenny in tho £ was ttrtick, but for economical purposes it will not be collected till May next. The resolution requiring the Inspector of Nui sances to reside in the city was rescinded, and on the motion of Cr. Aickin the City Surveyor is to he instiucted to report on the cost of numbering the houses in the city, as well as upon the expense of painting in con spicuous places the names of the vaiiuua Hticet j. Through ihe action of the same Councillor the Surveyor is to prepare a rough estimate of the c>ist of funning the roadway and footpath in Symonds-street from Wel lusley-street c:ist to Waterloo Quadrant.

A good story cornea from oue ot the Country I L*tiict«. The Dog Registration Act having been brought into force, the local constable, whose vigilance and prowess have rendered his mime a tenor to evil-doers, was directcU to enforce the provisions of the Act aguiust owners of collailess tykes. In that district, as in all localities inhabited by Maoris large numbers of dogs roam tit will, undecorated with the unsiguia of legality, and the constable pro ceeded forthwith to make a raid upon the lawless canines. The Maoriosremonstrated

They argued tho case logically. They snid if dogH must wear collars, why not put collar* on tho pheasants which bad been introduced by Europeans, and were now so destructive to Maori crops ? The constable, who has acquirid a smatter ing of legal sophistry by attendance at the courts, replied that there was no analogy in tho two case*, they were not both on all four j. But as ill-fate would have it just at that moment the constable's own porker.an animal of vagrant habits, approached the group, and espying a kit of lusciom peaches which hml been neglected in the heat of dis cussion, began to devour them evidently with keen relish. " There," exclaimed one of the Maoris pointing to the unclean animal, " why don't you put a collar on your pig?" and the constable retired from the contort amidst shouts of lau^htor.

An inquest wa« held yesterday afternoon at the Whau Hotel before Dr. Philvon, coroner, and a jury, on the body of Maggie Jane Cowen, a little girl of nine years, who was accidentally drowned in the dam of the Whau Tannery on Monday evening. Tho child it appeared, went out about 5 o'clock, as was her custom, to fetch milk for the family, and in crossing the premises she must have fallen into the pit. As she did uot return in proper time, much anxiety war felt by her parents, who feared she had met with some mishap. As nijrht came on, her father, Mr Francis Cowen, and other neighbours commenced to search in every direction for the missing child, and at last her lifeless body was dragged out of the dam by Arthur Brett. The evidence of Messrs "James Gittos, Francis Cowen, and Arthur Prett having been taken, tho jury returned a verdict of " Accidental Death," attaching no blame to Messrs Gittos, who had done all they could to prevent accidents in the dam, which was on private property, and had issued a standing order prohibiting children and others from entering that portion of tho tannery.

The following letter under the heading, "Distress in the Black Country," published in a Birmingham paper, shows that poverty is not coDlincd to Ireland: "Sir, —Will you kindly allow me to make an appeal through your pape- for help towards provi ding food and clothing for the distressed poor in the parish of St. James, Wednes bury ? The cold weather has come upon us eaily aud with severity, and, notwithstand ing the revival of trade, there is a Urge amouut of destitution. I give one or two typical cases : —(1) Man, wife, and seven children, just out of the union. Man has obtained work, but children arc destitute of clothng. The mother and several children are barefooted, the mother having lent her shoes to the eldest bjy to go on an errand. —(2) Man, wife, aud child ; out of work, man consumptive. In a state of semi-star vation. — (3) Widow and four children. Three shillings and sixpence from parish; children cannot get work. Some days without food at all. The population of this parish is 6,481, and it consists entirely of poor people, aud a few trade-men. Ca-t-oii' clothing, blankets, spare bedding of any kind and contributions in money towards the soup kitchenf will all be thaukfully re ceived.—Charles BoDiKGroN, S. James' Rectory."

The fortnightly mcetiug of the Auckland United Labourers Mutual Aid Society was held in the school-room, Temperance Hall, Albert-street last evening. The meeting opened at 7.30. The Vice-Picsident in the chair. The minutes and accounts of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Some new members were proposed and ac cepted. A part of the new rules were gone through under which it was proposed to register the society, and according to which it is intended for the small sum of 3d., per week to grant a benefit to any member who sets accidentally hurt, of 103 Gd per week for thirteen weeks, and Cs per week for a further thirteen weeks, making twenty-six weeks benefit, and also in case of death a grant from £5 to £7 according to the age at which (ho member joins the society. This surely is a step iv the right direction. Iv being oflcred benefits against accidents anil death for such a small subscription, it behoves every labouring man to join, and to ensure some thing to himself or family agaiust accident or death, and uoncaicso poor but can spare threepence per week, to provide against a rainy day, and keep themselves from being so dependent on charity as in times past. After some other formal business had been gone through, the meeting closed at half past nine.

The fiual meeting of the delegates of the United Friendly Societies Demonstration will be held to-morrow (Friday) evening iv ihe lodge-room of the Young Men's Chris tian Association at 8 o'clock. As the busi ness will be the reception of receipts and ex penditure, the passing accounts, etc., a full attendance is requested,

A mile footrace for £10 a side will take place at Ellerslie Gardens on Saturday fort night, between two lads named S. Goodman and C Connop.

We are glad to notice that a proposal has been brought before the City Council, by Councillor Aickin, to renew the descriptive plates in the various streets, and re-number the houses. Strangers visiting the city are a good deal non-plussed by the almost total absence of the simple directions which are universally adopted in other towns The old residents, the matter is one of less importance, but even to them, the number ing would be a great convenience. We hope the Council will see its way to have the work carried out at once. Mr Robert Love, vocalist and comedian, has filed a statement of insolvency to the effect that he is unable to meet his engage ments with his creditors, the first meeting of which will be held on the 3rd proximo, in the Supreme Court Buildings.

The annual meetiug of the members of the Ponsonby Regatta Club will be held on Saturday eveniug next, in the Ponsonby Club Hotel.

CABLE NEWS.

EUROPEAN.

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English Press on Victorian Affairs. LONDON. February 11. The "Morning Post," in an article on the political crisis in Victoria, eulogises the independence which the Marquis of Normanby has shown throughout the struggle, and says the result of the elections in Victoria will be anxiously watched by the press and the people of England. LONDON. February 10. Crimina (? —Cremieux. French legis lator) is dead. Frightful Accident at Con stantinople. LONDON. February 10. A barracks, composed of several storeya, in Constantinople, collapsed suddenly, while full of trQops. Two hundred Turkish soldiers were buried and killed in the ruins and three hun dred injured.

The ISlew Zealand Securities LONDON. February 10. The New Zealand five-per-cent, debentures are quoted at 108^. The wheat market is firm. Home Bulera Defeated. LONDON. February 11. Tho amendment to the address-in reply to the Queen's speech moved by the leaders of tho Home Rule party in the House of Commons was rejected after a short but warm debate, by an overwhelming majority of one hundred and seventy votes. LONDON. February 10. The Hankow. The steamer Hankow was in great danger. She lost her screw off Oporto, and is being towed into Plymouth. Tho tugs lost control of her, end she drifted towards the breakwater outside. Afterwards sho brought up between the shoals, bumping her bottom at evory wave*. Finally four tugs brought her in safe. Tho gale was so furious and tho waves so high that had the cables paited all must have perished. Theatre Burnt. The Theatre Royal, Dublin, has been burnt down. Six persons were killed, and soveral injured. Home Bale Obstruction. The debate in tho Ifouso of Commons on Mr Redmond's amendment on the Address was continued, but was again adjourned, owing to tho porsi&tent ob struction of members of tho Homo Rulo party. Tho Liberal party are opposed to the amendment, and both Lord Har tington and Mr Fosier spoko strongly against it.

The Vote of Censure Negatived. LONDON.

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February 11. After considerable, debating in the llouie of Commons Redmond's amendment on the address in reply ceusuring tho Government for ueglect iv regard to the distress in Ireland, was negatived by 216 against 66. .Loss of Life on tne Chimborazo. LONDON. February 10 The steamship Chimborazo was obliged to return to Plymouth in consequence of en countering unusually severe weather. She shipped one sea which washed six lifeboats overboard, drowning Boyer, a first-class passenger, and killing J. It, Jones, second clasft passenger. J. C Alexander aud Donald, first-class passengers, were very severely injured, also Joseph Phelps, J. T. Wrigley aud Alfred Tugwell second-classi passengers. LONDON. February 9. The steamer Hankow became a wreck off the Lizard', owing to terrific weather aud sea, which caused the loss of the screw, neccssiating her being towed into Plymouth. Arrived : Otago ; Sam Mendel, Feb. 3rd. LONDON. February 10. Tho Aconcagua arrived at Plymouth yes terday. The wool market is firm. The new arrivals for next auction being 190,000 bales. Further Casualties on the Chimborazo. From further details it has been found that three more of the crew of the Chim boruzo have been drowned in addition to those already reported. The hull and engines are uninjured, aud t'ue vessel will be ready for sea shortly. The Wheat Market. LONDON. February 9. The total quantity of wheat atljat for Great Britain is 1,730,000 quarters. Adelaide wheat per 496'lbs, ex Ware house, 58s.

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Cyclone at New Caledonia,

SYDNEY,

February 10.

According to the latest news from Now Caledonia, a terrific cyclone swept over the the Island on the 24th of January, causing almost incalculable damage to the property, and leaving a large number pf settlers in a state of destitution. The Government however, promptly took stops to alleviate, as much as possible, the prevailing misery and distress, and voted 100,000 francs. Information has beeu received as to the loss of fourteen vessels during the cyclone. MELBOURNE. February 12. Mr Berry at Stawell. Mr Berry addressed the electors at Stawell last night. In the course of his remarks he severely criticised Mr Service's It torni Bill, which was ultimately aimed at by the Council. Mr Berry speaks agaiu to-day at Arrat. Election addresses are becoming very numerous. MELBOURNE. Wednesday. Racing'fiweep3 hava been declared illegal, and holders are lined nominally. Sailed : Albion, for New Zealand. The Coal Supply. MELBOURNE. February 11. Owing to the operation of the vend sys tem in limiting the .output of coal, and the inability of steamers to procure coal they had contracted for, several' of' Howard Smith's steamers have been laid up at New castle,

TELEGRAPHIC.

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GRAHA.MSTOWN, this day.

FATAL ACCIDENT. A young.man named Michael Sullivan was killed by a falling tree in the Kaue ranga Bush yesterdaj afternoon. He leaves a sister in Auckland. An inquest will be held this afternoon.

RUSSELL, this day,

A buoy has been laid down by the Stella on the bank withiu the bay, showing masters the Admiralty channel to the coal ground. The Regatta has been finally settled to take place on the 25th of this month. It is to be hoped that the Union Company will see their way to give an excursion for those wishing to come to the Regatta by the new steamer Te Aaau, Captain Carey, as she comes up to coal, and should the weather prove fine, the visitors would enjoy them selves.

GISBORNE, this day.

THE OIL SPRINGS.

Mr Clarke, who represents Sydney capitalists, has visited the Oil Springs in this district and expresses much gratification at the splendid indica tions of oil. After some days difficult negotiations satisfactory arrangements have been made with all parties, and a company will be immediately foimed with _ large capital to work the springs. This is the. best thing that has happened for the district for a long time. Paul Rote, an influential chief, died yes terday. A large tangi is being held.

NELSON, Wednesday,

Mr Joseph Davis, who was on a visit to Nelson, has been committed to the Lunatic Asylum. The loss of several members of his family, who were passengers by the ill-fated ship Knowsley Hall, is supposed to have preyed on hk mind.

WELLINGTON, this day.

It is stated that His Excellency had purchased lmlfan interest from Mr Draper of Koul Play, in North's £2000 sweep, on the Wellington cup. Ilis Excellency, Lady Robinson, and suite left for the South in the Hinemoa this afternoon.

DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION. The prospectun of the Deaf aud Dumb Institution, established at Sumner, Christ church, have issued their charges for board, lodging, and education, which are _ fixed at £50 per annum, but under necessitous cir cumstances the Minister of Education will arrange for payment of part of this amount from the public funds. THE CABLE. The Shore end of the cable at Wanganui was successfully landed yesterday. The steamer then commenced laying the cable to Wakapuaka, which, it is expected, will be completed to-day. Several drapers have intimated their in tention of keeping their shops open uutil 9 p.m. The Early Closing Association pro tests against the movement, aud is taking measures to prevent it. THE WRONGS OF BARMAIDS. The police have laid information against the proprietors of the follewing hotels : — Empire (Barrett's), Star, Metropolitan, and Criterion for breaches of the provisions of the Employment ot Females Act by allowing barmaids "to remain in the bar after eleven p.m.

WANGANUI, this day.

CRIMINAL LIBttL. A prosecntion for criminal libel was brought against Samuel Johnston of Blen heim by John Calder, residiug in Wau ganui. The libel was based upon a para graph in the " Mailborough Express" which stated that Calder had been given free quar ters by a grateful county, for two years, for experiments in illicit d stilation. It came out in evidence that the paragraph was pub lished inadvertantly, and that a full apology was afterwards published. The litnch" ruled that a prima facie case had been made out, aud committed the accused to take his trial at Blenheim, his own recognizances of £25 being accepted.

CHRISTCHU RCH, Wednesday,

At the Police Court this morning, Michael Murphy, a noted money-lender, was com mitted for trial on a charge of obtaining two guineas by false prcteuces. In paying to a client money he was advancing ou the renewal of a mortgage, he stated that be had paid K. H. Alpard the two guineas for valuing the property, and this was proved to be false. From the evidence it appeared that Murphy cleared £2 for the loan of £8 for three or four days. A constable named Caraher was lined Is and costs (20*) for kicking a man named Blewitt, whom he had arrested for using obscene language. McMillan, who cut his thioat the other day, died at the hospital this morning.

This day. 11.M.5. Cormorant, which arrived yester day, is to be opened to the public to-day. She will probably remain here threo weeks. Mr M. Mosley is going to reply to Pastor Chiuiquy's remarks relative to the cause of the Irish Famine in a lecture to be given in the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday next. The racehorse Foul Play is going back to his old training quarters at llorsley Downs. He arrived yesterday at Amberley iv charge of Deritt. The Sunnyside Asylum will be lighted with gas to-night for the first time. The rateable value of Sydeuham Borough this year ia £47,248, £6,000 over last year's assessment. An artillery competition took place yes terday with the Carbines for tho silver cup presented by an ex-gunner of the Company. Condition.1), 200, 400, and 500 yards, seven shots. Servant Hill was the highest scorer with 73 poiuts. ' The cup has to bo wou twice before becoming private pro p.'rty. From a letter received by tho Hospital Board from Dr Turnbull, and read at yes terday's meetiufj of tho Board it would ap pear that the Government are going to gazette a number of new members as the chnirman said, with the iutention of swamp ing the present members of the Board.

DUNEDIN, this day.

Henry Fell, a prisoner undergoing sen tence, is committed for trial for forgery. Petty Ollicer Morrison, Gunner Black, Dunedin Navals, and M. J. E. Hutchison, hou. member, have entered for the Nelson meeting. SUICIDE. A man, name unknown, is reported to have committed snicide. He went over to Vauxhall, cut his throat, and then jumped into the Bay. "Walter Pierce" was found msciibed iv a note-book found on him. GROUNDING OF THE ARaWATA. In coming; up the harbour at ebb tide, tho Arawata grounded at the Maori Kaik for a c mple of hours. The Governor has intimated to tho Jockey Club his intention of being present each day of the meeting. The City Council has decided to reduce the exponditiuu on day labour, which averages over Ss a day, aud costs over £20,000 annually. By a tire a cottage was destroyed in tho Noitheast Valley last night, and the Standard otlice looses £125, the National, £50.

A boy, aged ten, was received into gaol to insure his appearance at the next criminal sessions. The "Star" calls on the Justices to inquire into the matter, to see if somo means can be devised iv secuiiug his presence withput keeping him in prison a couple of months. Nearly £17,000 has been collected in Duucdin for the racing sweep.

PORT CHALMERS, this day. MAS'JNIC.

A lodge of Mark Mas'era, under the Eng lish Constitution, will shortly be opened here and application for the establishment of a District Grand Royal Chapters Arch Chapter for Otago has been sent.

WESTPOKT, this day,

Stewart who assaulted Mr McLean gave himself up to the p dice thia morning, and was remanded till Fiiday when McLean will be able to appear. Thirty-five pounds were collected in the Catholic Church, Sunday, for the relief of Irish Distress. A committee has been formed to collect the subscriptions through out the district.

A beggar is sitting at a certain corner with a placard on his breast, aud a dog tied to a string. On a placard is wiittcn, " Pity the blind." A stranger passes by and gives a Spanish silver coin, whereupon the beggar calls after him : " I yay this wept pass hire." Astonishment of the stranger. •' Why you can't see, can you ?" S«e, of course I can" "Whyare you beggiDg?, Why this placard *"' "For my dog—he's the blind one."—" Pars Newspaper,"

The Shortland Street Flour Mills.

Messhs Bycroft and Company's flour mills iv Shortland-street are rapidly ap proaching completion, and when finished will add to the commercial importance of this street. The proprietors have long been known at Onehunga as biscuit manufac turers, where they have carried on business for many years. The mills and connected warehouse cover that long-neglected founda tion in the centre of Shortland-street, run ning from the side of Probert's "Little Dustpan " furniture warehouse, into Chan cery-lane, pleasantly fills a gap and shuts from view a locality which has obtained an unenviable notoriety, through the vice and iuebrity of its inhabitants. The mills are substantially built of the best bricks that could be procured, supplied by Mr B Kane, and are capacious, and capable of a large amount of business. The architects were Messrs Keals and Sons, the builder Mr Philcox, and the bricklayer Mr Holland; and their parts of the contract have been executed with satisfaction. The estimate cost of the building, including the site, flour mill, and steam biscuit factory, is about £12,000. The Hour-mill, fiicing Shortland-street, has a frontage ot 60 feet, depth 128 feet, and is five-storey high. Seven pair of stones are to be placed in the mill and two smutting machines, with all the latest improve ments necessary to active movement in a large concern of this nature. W« learn that the proprietors have imported four new dressing machines and a number of puri fiers. The machinery will be driven by :i powerful steam-engine, with 18-inch cylin- Under, 5 feet stroke, which will be supplied with steam from two Cornish boilers, each of 5 feet 8 inches diameter. The lower storey of the flour-mill, entered from Short land-street, will be formed into a receiving warehouse; while the second will be divided for stores and offices. For the satisfaction of persons residing thereabouts we may state that they need not fear any inconvenience from the smoke of the pre mises, as the chimney -just finished is 93 feet high and almost smokeless Waikato coal will be used by the firm. Every con venience tor lifting and shifting wheat, etc., will be furnished, also one of Howe's wek-hbridges, so that nothing will be want ing for due executiou and despatch of buei ness. The steam biscuit factory is on the Chancery Lane side, and has 73 feet front age, with a depth of 60 teet; also i packing and storing department, and shopsfor the tinsmith and packing-caae maker, in order that everything may be done on the pre mises without vexatious delays. The mills and factory, when completed, will not only add to the appearance of Shortland-street, but will necessarily give work to a large number of hands. The scaffolding and temporary fence were cleared away yester day, and the building shewß to advantage and adds much to the architectural beauty of the street.

Colbeck's Special Settle ment.

A NEW feature has been introduced in land settlement by Capi. Colbeck, namely a special settlement for coloni ts exclusively. The first intention was to settle two ad joining blocks, belonging to him, in Eng land, but as enquiries were made for the land here, Capt. Colbeck was persuaded to try the experiment of forming a special set tlement locally. And we are given to understand tbe venture promises to be fully successful. Already 5,000 acres have been applied for. Much of this success probably is due to the fact of it being known that the adjoining block will be settled in England, which will have the tendency of enhancing in value the land now being sold. Besides this we are informed that the land is really of a superior quality, and is surrounded with facilities of every kind, that tend to reduce to a minimum the hardships and inconveniences of " pioneering." There is good water carriage; there is bi-weekly steam communication with Auckland; the land is easily got into cultivation, and building material can be got at first cost from the Northern Wairoa mills. Then, again, the land is not situated in a wilder ness, but on the shores of a very fine harbour or inland sea, which the Kaipara really is ; nor is it removed from civilization, for all the land adjoining is settled, and there are no less than three townships on the boun dary of the block. Te Pahi, with its tele graph office, public hall, schools, &c. j Maungaturoto, surrounded by homesteads, whose perpetual greenness indicates tha fertility of the limestone land, is situated in the N.E. corner, also with schools ; and Bat ley U m the S.W. corner, with a large steam Hour mill and a new hotel that is fitted up iv a manner that would do credit to any city. The annual Kaipa a races are held at Batlcy. This year's programme will appear next week. The land at Batley has been selling at the rate of £100 per acre. The land ou the block is selling from £1 to £5 per acre according to situation, ou deferred payments. Si-lectors can take up on any quantity, and Captain Colllieck pijs the expense of survey. Persoqs in search of land should go and see this block, for if it is as good as represented to be ; the chance should not be lost. One of I In; best authorities in Auckland, we are informed, classes this land with the valu able limestone lands of Hawke's Bay. Application should be made to Mr G. E, Alriorton, agent for Captain Colbeck, ou Fiidays, Saturdays, or Mondays, between the hours of 10 a.m. aud 3 p.m., at the Kamo Colliery Ollico, South Biitish Build ings, Queen-street

Te Awamutu Public Library.

A meeting of (hose interested in the above was held ou Tuesday night, Feb. 10th, in the Public Hall,lMr George Wilkinson in the chair. The chairman regretted that matter 4 connected with the library were not in a more flourishing condition. There was a balance iv hand of £2. The number of subscribers were extremely limited. No grant from Government had been obtained during the past year. The subscription wai 10s per iinunm. lie had himself taken charge of the books during part of his term of oilicc as Committeeman, but he found that lie was unable to give the time neces sary for issuing and looking after the book*. Tho committee consisted of five. From inquiries by the Rev. Mr Phillips and others, it appeared that there were about 300 volumes. Since 1577 no person had been found who could devote tho necessary time towards taking charge of the books. Many books were now " absent without leave," and iv the hands of persons who were not subscribers. The books were iv tho Public Hall, but at present everybody had access to them. Mr Gresham wished to call the attention of those present to the fact that at Kaglan the library was in a most satisfactory condition. Very many illustrated and other papers arrived by every mail from England, and the Kaglan Library Committee was in receipt af large subsidies from Government, who gave pound for pound ou the amount collected by tb,e Com mittee. The library there was iv charge of one of the local storekeepers. The object of a public library was*that non-subscribers, as well as subscribers, should have access to i 1;, the latter only being entitled to take away books The subscription at Raglau was lire shillings per annum. Mr Gresham was authorised to state that Mr A. S. Dick (of the firm of R. D. L. Dutfus, the agent for the Star newspaper at Te Awamutu) was willing to set apart and place at the disposal of the Library Committee a room in his store iitted up with shelves, where access to the books at all hours of the day would be possible, and furthermore Mr Dick would, if requested, superintend tho issuing of the books. This was a matter that was well worthy their consideration, aa hitherto the library had languished for want of tho very accommo dation now offered. Tho following gentle tlcman were then elected as the Committee —Revs E. J. Phillips and Bruce, and Messra J. H. Manders, Winstone, Clough, Westney, and Benge. Mr J. Roche proposed that Sergt.-Major Carley should bo asked to take charge of. tho library. Mi" Carley de clined as his duties }uvo(vect his absence from Te Awamutu for six weeks during the your. Mr Beoge the teacher was t^ett"pro posed, but lie stated tlut though willing to take charge of the books, it would bo im possible for him to attend to, their issue at all hour?. On the proposal of Mr \Yinstane it was deeded .that the consideration of the question of removing the books from the Public Hall, and the oppointment of a lib rarian, should rest with the Committee.— (OWN COIIRESPONDKNT)

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Settlement of Kingites.

ON Tuesday morning the Hon. F. Whitaker accompanied by hia private secretary, Mr Jackson, Judge Fenton, and Mr Brown interpreter, proceeded by train to Taakau station, and walked thence io the landing place on the Waikato river. Here they were met by a party of natives in a canoe, who conveyed them to Onewhero. On arrival at this place about fifty natives, comprising hapus of the Ngatipo, and Ngatikahu tribes" Waikato, lately residing in the Kini country, were seen to be assembled ou the brow of a hill, where they welcomed the Hou. F. Whitaker and party i v the usual Maori fashion, The .Europeans disembarked and approached the natives according to the manner of visitors, and after more words of welcome a korero com menced.

Mr Fenton, standing opposite the people said :—Assemblage of Ngatipo, here ami come back to Waikato to see the represeu. tatives of my friends of former days. They are all gone; Iremain. Call me on shore the triend of your fathers ; call me, for I only am left of the Kaama(uis of Waikato. Formerly when I went up the river, I saw canoes pulling about, fires burning, stacks of wheat, heaps of flax, and life all round Now, not a tui sings, not a canoe is seen, and the fires are all out. Where are Tarahou, Kukutai, Titiko, Te Uira, Hui. Rama, Kihiiini, Te Kanawa, Potatau Takerei, Te Waharoa, and the ros.t of the chiefs. They are all pone, and none but tamariki left. There is no one for me to talk to. I cannot see any one. Come back, oh tribe, come from the forest and the swamp. Look at the sun. now shiuing You have not seen it for many years. The word of the chiefs was friendship, truth and faith. I bring their word to you. The days of Maketu (the death of Paora by the 18th regiment), and or laroa (the death of Armitage, Captain Swift, &c), are behind us. Do not turn back to the storm. We will all look forward. Call me on shore, my people, call me. I w jh pull you out of the swamp. Reside on the land. Your land, oh people, let your living here be fixed and permanent. Your land, your land. 1 have brought a company, the great men of the island—Mr Whitaker, the guardian of the law; he will tell you all about the land—call on shore my company, and mind what lie cays for he will talk like a man -who is in earnest. Remain firm, my people. Now 1 see the end of my wo.'k. For yeais I have been struggling with the Govern meut on your behalf, and my words to you to come in have not been weak. Here you are, my friend?, I see an end of my weari. ness. Now you and the Government are looking at each other. Oh tribe! Remain firm ou your land—that my work may not be in vain.

T« Tauwhara. — Welcome, Mr Fcnton, Welcome, the dear friend of the old people who have passed away. It i* very kind of you to come and see us, their representa tives. The river only remains now to wel. come you. (song of welcome) I bid you aud Mr YVhitaker welcome. Come with what you have to say to us. Te Rata Patiti.—Welcome, Mr Fenton, the old friend of the departed. (Song ex. preasive of the intimate friendship which formerly existed between Mr Fenton and the departed chief of the Ngatipo ) I wel come both you and Mr Whitaker.

Tangataware.—Welcome, Mr Fenton, the friend of those who have passed away. We, who have survived them, are glad to see you after your long separation from us. None of the old chiefs are here to welcome you, and we are but commoners. 'Welcome Mr Whitaker.

Te Tatau.—Welcome Mr Fenton, the old friend of those who are now dead. \S c, their descendants, bid you welcome. There is no one here to address you but young people. Bring healing to us who are suffer ing. Welcome Mr W bitaker the adminis trator of affairs in this country. Come with the word, again I welcome you both to Waikato.

Taraiti.—Welcome Mr Fenton, the me mento o! those who have passed away. (Song). Welcome, welcome Mr Whitaker. Bring hither the word that we may hear it.

The Hon. F. Whitaker, then ad dressed the natives as follows: —" Nga^ timaru, Ngatikahu, and Ngatikaituti, hapu of the Ngatipoa tribe of Waikato. I have come here to-day at your special re quest to formally hand over to you, pa behalf of the Government of New Zealand, the land in 1 ower Waikato, oa which we are now met, called Onewhero. The Queen of England is Queen of New Zea land, and none here can be permitted with impunity forcibly to contest her authority. Many of the tribes ot Waikato, and you amongst the number, attempted with arms to resist a power which the Maoris aie quite unequal to contend with, and the result was that those tribes were driven from their homes and lauds. Ihe Queen is always desirous of being generous to the Maoris who yield to her authority and obey those laws which are intended to protect all her subjects, Europeau and Maori alike; and for years past it has been tbe desire of the Queen's Government in New Zealand that you should return to the lands of your ancestors. The General Assembly of New Zealand, anxious to promote the interests and happiness of the Maori people, passed a law in their last ses sion authori-ing the Government to give you an European title to Onewhero. The laud i 3 now secured to you by a grant in the name of the Queen, and this involves an assurance that all the power of the Govern ment of New Zealand will be used, if neces sary, to maintain you in possession. No man will have a right to disturb, and he who by force attempts it will be an enemy to the Queen, and will suiter the conse quences of her displeasure. The laud given you contains) 4,314 acres, and it is capable, from its position and fertility, of becoming the happy homes of yourselves, your children, and their descendant?. It cannot be sold or parted with, but must re main sit apart for ever as the place of abode ot Ngatiina'-, Ngatikahu, ■ gati kaituti hapus of the >gatipou (rilie of Waikato, who have returned to their allegi ance to the Queen, and for no other purpose, I now desire to present you with a plan of Onewhero, and 1 desire to express the wish of the Government oi New Zealand that you will preserve it as a memento of this day, wheu you elected to place yourselves without reserve upon the same footing as the Queen's Europeau subjects, and live peaceably amongst them. I hope the example you have set may be followed by others of the Queen's Maori subjects, who have for so many years held themselves aloof from their fellow-subjects, and still continues to do so. The treatment they will receive may he measured by that which has been accorded to you." One of the leading chiefs then stepped forward and took possession of the plan and Crown Grant. Tawhiao had written to tbe natives telling them they might accept the j land and live on it, but if auy Crown Grant were offered to them they were to throw it into the river. It is quite evident from this that Tawhiao views tbe acceptance of a Crown Grant and residence on the lands in the light of a secession from his cause. After the korero the natives made alarge present ot food to the Europeans which was accepted aud handed back, when tho natives commenced cooking it. The pai ty who have returned to OnewheiO comprises 66 persona iv all, 24 men. 12 women, and 30s childreu. Mr Whitaker and party were conveyed back to the landing-place in the cauoe, and returned to Auckland,

We are informed that many otliei hapus are desirous of returning to their ancestral lauds if the Government will setapart blocks for their occupation, which the Govern ment are desirous of doing.

The Maori Robber at Helensville.

HIS ESCAPE AND CAPTURE.

Thb native (Heremaia) who was arrested yesterday by Constable Naughton for robbery made a desperate attempt to escape this morning, the iollowing paiticulars or which have been supplied:—As the con ! stable was sitting at breakfast this morn ing, the Maori scanned his person for a few moments as if seeking for a weak spot, ana i then suddenly lowering his head he wentfull ' butt (a la billy-goat) at the worthy constable, and down went the latter chair and all. The Maori went off at full speed, but Mrs Naughton ran to the door, and gave _««"»• ing of the prisoner's escape, and the vigilant railway officials scored a point for their department by arresting the runaway, wW> is now safely lodged. It appears that tn» constable has by dint of great^ perseverance succeeded in obtaining possession of all w stolen goods excepting a concertina. » prompt manner in which he followed up tv» case and captured his man is deserving «* praise. -

AtthemeetingoftheCityCouncdy^ 1 day the following tenders were received i drainage work in Wellington Lane, »»• John Howe and William Miller £47 (^ cepted); John Heath £55, ana ". ~ Brett, £67. Messrs T. & .S. tender being the only one receive for W» supply service, it was accepted. Swpicious-A| sausage-maker advef bis wares a3 "dog cheap.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1880.



mhlsl i x v m. 100 DOZEN 2.BUTTON KID GLOVES (Quite sound), Only Is lid per pair. A Large Stock of FANCY GOODS, MILLINERY, COSTUMES, PINAFORES, DRESS GOODS, &c, &c. To bo Sold at Net1; Cash, for a Short Time only. DRESSMAKING ON THE FBEMISES. Costumes made in 21 hours' notice. A. LINABURY & CO., 201 aitd 208. Q.UBEN-STREKT. 'J'hk Triumph of tub Age —In moderate price and distinctive) excellence the Wjloox and White Organs eclipse all other styles. They are capable ot brilliant effects as well as o( sustained liarmonr, and the many varied and beautiful combinations adeqnate to the performance of Classical, J.CKitirnate Organ Music—Sole Agency! Auckland All'i>iC:.VVar£UOUSe, 71 Q jean-street. Why women fail po soon, is an interrogatory that unawera for ilßelf i" our knowledge of thoir natural proclivity to neglect the means of build ing up their trainee. Entering iuto the mair^ed state, or habituated to doin&atlo libours, they trudge nnd toil, and exhausting their powers, grow callous to the reaulu, and fall Into seden tary habiW. Unused to bntteiwith thp world, they havenothin? to call their acilyitjea Info ■ play, save within the narrow Uiii 8 of Jjom,o, little recking that a persistent and judicious use i«t "Udolyho WoWa Schiedam Arojnatio ft >V)bnappD " will tone the!r systems, and fit them ■»a <wVen k'Kher cnterpriseo than they are wont



Special Advertisements. AUR /^ RE AT OALf OF MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND SHIRTS, COMMKNCKS THIS KVKNINQ. All tho Now Shipments recently received Witt bo sold at O Al. X I HICKS. ,t. oosa ra v c & co. A FEW GOOD BE A SO N S FOR MAKING YOUR PURCHASES AT THR •VTKW pLOTHING TjUCTORY. Tho Materials are manufactured^ln Now Zealand. The Garmontsaro made in New Zealand. Tho Money is oxpondod in New Zealand. The Stock to tolo"t from is tho largest in New Zealand. The Cut and Trimmings tiro equal to bespoke. The Prices, considering tho quality and finißh, are lower than tl)O9O of any other house in New Zealand. And notwithstanding the extra tariff just imposed in New Zealand, there is <2T NO^ADVASCKJS PRICKS I You can still purchase A SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLKSALK PRICK FBOM THE New Zealand Clothing Factory.



Auckland Retail Branch : QUKEN-STRKKT, Opposite Theatre Ror OTOCK-TAKING -{BARGAINS!}- XjyiLLIAM TTJATTBAY. In preparation for Stock-taking; has REDUCED" tho PRICES of his Large Stock of SUMMER COSTUMES, SILK JACKETS, SUMMER SKIRTS, & PINAFORES, which he ia now offering at such prices as musfe effect a Speedy Clearance. SILE JACKETS. , o^ , Reduced from 579 61 to Sss ' Ditto Reduced from £5 10s to M 4s Ditto Reduced from £1010s to £7 SUMMER COSTUMES, Reduced from 17s 6d to 10s Get Ditto Redii ced from 27s 6d to 19s 61 Ditto Reduced from i'l* to 30s Ditto Reduced from £5 to £3 7b 6d SUMMER SKIRT 3. Reduced f i om 7s 6d to 3s Ditto Reduced from 9s 6d to 6s 6d Ditto Reduced from 12s 6d to 8s 6dl PINAFORES, , nJ Reduced from 7s 6d to is Gil Al W. KATTRAY'S COSTUMB, MANTLE, MILLINERY, AND General Dkapery Establishment, new zealand house, 66, Queen Street, Auckland (Opposite the Bank of Now Zealand).



TjIURNISH YOUR TJOUSE FROM Tl IK CITY^HALL FURNISHING AKCADE, FURNITURE .. 5 per ct. Discount t or Caste CARPETS .. „ 5 „ Discount „ LINOLEUM .. „ Discount „ OILCLOTHS .. S ~ Discount .. BEDDING .. ..5 „ Discount „ BEDSTEADS ..5 ~ Discount „ TOILKTWARK „ 5 „ Discount „ TOILET & PIER GLASSES- ..5 „ Discount „ FENDERS & IRONS 5 „ Discount ~ You are Invited TO INSPECT GARLICK & CRAN WELL'S Carpete GARLIOK & CRANWKLL'S Furniture GABLTCK & CRANWELL'ri Iron Bedßteada_ GARLICK & CRANWELL'S Bedding GARLTCK fc CRANWKLL'S Floorcloths GjytLICK^feJgr^NJVRLL'S Toilet glggggß.,,. QARLICK &CRANWKLL'3gpTingMattreßßeg GAHLICK & CRANWELL'S Lr*wing Room ~„,,.„_ __„ Suites GARLICK fe PRANWBLL'S Cans Chairs.



Book Catalogues Sent Free. DK3IGNS AND ESTIMATES GIVEN. nAKLICK & riKAhWELL, CITY HALL ARCADE, Auckland. MIL N X & /JHOYCE . Have dow on view a Complete * ssortment of tho most beautiful SPUING GOODS of every description, fi'om tho best Home maisets. MILLINKRY, in Paris and English STRAW GOODS, FLOWERS, FKATHERS TISITHS and MANTLED, in Silk and Cash mere JACKETS, in Coloured Summer Cloth OLIVIAS, in Cashmere, Silk, <^<\ CHILDREN'S HOS , in Co.ton, Lisle, and Silk LAUIH&' HO *E, in Cotton, Lisle, and Silk PARACHUTES, UMBRKLLAS, RIBBONS KiD GLOVES, Black, White, and Coloured, 1, 2,1, and 6 button UNDRKS3ED KID GLOVES, 2 and i button. An Immense Stock ot DRKSSGOODS.In all the newest and most fashionable etyles and textures, all marked exceedingly moderate. BABY I.INKN, CHILDREN'S AND LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING, to great variety. BOYS' KNICKERBOCKERS, HOSIKKY, HATS COLLARS, ETC. AJCompluto Assortment of Calicos, Flannels' Linens, &c. DBESS AND MANTLE-MAEINO ON THE PREMISES. F ye per Cent, Discount allowed for Cash. MILNE & C.HOYCE, CHEAFSIDE HOUSE.



The newP.C.S system now being initiated by G. and C. will certainly prove a benefit to the public. Ithasbeen a great micc?ss in i-ydney and Melbourne, and when etrictly carried out tho customer who buys at an establishment who o the goods are marked low to ensure a rapid sale must be a g«at gain<r. G. and C, Eell their drapery, millinery, and c'othlug at such prices for cash bs crivos tho buyer tho advantages or a shareholder m a co-opo.ativo Eooicty, without the ri9k of baing called upon to bear portion of tbe loss ahould the ycai'a business prove unsatis factory. G. and C. will aim to retain tho con fidence which t c publi i have hitherto shown them, and are determined to g*ve tbo pure oaßh system a fair tr;al; whother they gain or 10-e the first year. Country buyers on remitting cash with ord,er wJU be tupplicd with goods at co operativ.o p pice , just the same as though they made a personal s lection. Furnishing goods, tuck as carpets', flao." cloths, bodetoad^, beddlns', and general house fu'nitiirc, the largest portion of wbioli is iurjied oat at pur own factory, will be marked at tho lowc»t remunerative prices, and a di-xount of flvo per cent, will ba allowed to those who pay ft the lime of purcKasp. Hav ing rflaljsed the entire valrfe of the stbek during the late cash gales thp prfeHent stbok'is new a«d vbby ciikaplv ' eotjght. 'An inspect on is invited.-Gin icic ANii Cbanwixl, Cit^ HaU JTuroisbiog Aicti^e, yueon-Btrwot A^jcklan^ '



Special Advertisments. E STABLISHED 185 5. tofl I cc CHEAPEST •" BEST 3? nOUSR QUALITY © '* MACHINES T H E| O ONLY. TRADE. !z! W CO WTT CJHAKESPEAR&r^O., • ±1« © v^ 246, QUEEN-STKEET, Auckland. KSTABLISHKD 185 5. r\ N SALE, Kearsley's Combined Reapers and Mower Mangold and Turnip Drills Turnip SUcers Oilcake Breakers Winnowing Machines l<awn Mowers. Also, TO ARRIVE, PER ' INGLEWOOD,' Coulter's Corn, Manßold, Turnip, and Manure Drills, combined And Ploughs, double and;single Harrows Rollers &c. &c. &c The>bove goods are Imported directed from the manufacturers, and will be sold cheap to make room (or further shipments. VT. J. HURST & CO., 181. Queen-street.



TOWN EDITION. PUBLISHED AT 4.30.