SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Kdltli, Bolioonor, Hugheo, from Vavan lorea, schooner, Grundy, from Lyttolton TO-DAY.

Waitaki, 5.8., Edlo, from Tnuranga A, U. de Freitas, barquo. Haosloop, from Lonuon Grillln, schooner, Bishop, from Kassell Kotorua, 5.3., Tassor, from Sydney Catherino Jano, barque, Simpson, from Melbourne.

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY. Saxon, schooner, Mckoozie, forLyttolton Gipsy, schooner, Joseph, for Kusaell Waitaki, b.s., Kdle, for Kussell Glenelg, 8.8., Farquhar, for TauraDga

IMPORTS.

Per Toron, from; Lyttclton-600 sacks wheat, JOOlsacks and 300 bags Hour, 100 sacks bran, aurt 11 cases cofToo.

Per Margaret Galbraith:— fi 100 cases oaraffino cundlee, 15 cases vestas, o hhds. holloware, 20 cases ling. 100 boxes candloa, 110 cases Honnessy a brandy. 5 pockola hops, 10 cases currants.-John now and Co.

1 CO3O tissue paper, 1 di match boxes, 1 do pipo mounts 1 do cacboue 3 do vases, toiit sets, Sec, 3 do liiuo juioo and glycorine, l do B.w. bom, 1 do novels (best authors), 1 do cifrarotto machines, &c, 1 do Prince of Wales pouchos, 2 rto tools on card and boxes, I do chamois, BKlns, sdo sundries.—M. Levy and Co.

130 kegs wire nails, 20 tons, F. wire, 21 rolls shoot lottd.-VV. 8. Laurie.

Per A. C. De Frietas, from London :— 11 kegs herrings, 3 cases cigars.-John Reid and Co.

51 pkgs bolt ropo, &c, Gcolls galvanised wire rope, 10 tona wire fencing, 500 boxes candles, 16 tons galvanised iron, 39 coils manilla ropo, &c, 50 tons eaoh C. and F. suit.—\V, S. Laurie.

2 cases lustrop, 20 cases clay pipos (aborted), 2 do tin C. sticks, 1 do glass inkstands, &c, 3 do limo juice and glycerine 1 do B.W. soap, 1 do Bundrios.—M. Levy and Ch.

il cases gunpowder.—D. Kyitt, gunmakei' 51v', Queen-fltreet,

Per A. C. de Kr Mta?, from London—Plain cot tons, £17SO; co'oured cottons, £800; printed c^t tiiiß, £840: -woollens and worsteds, £2020; il'inntls, £530; linen in bil>-e, £310 ; linenincsse, J3230; cottons and woollens, £2170: silk and cot tons, £130; ■waterproof and india rubber good?, £130; eiik and volvfts, £50:ehawlsandmantles, £120; millinory, 850; hosiery, £500; sowine thread, £30, habsrdashory, £1020; umbrellas, £290; cotton and linen shirts, £50; appnrcl, £6160; blankots, £870; onrpcta and rugsv £270; toilet «nd tablo covers. £50; straw hats, £120; felt hats and caps, £1110; <?rL>s<od eathor, £520; wrought loather, £80; sheathing felt. £20; floor cloth, £150; Bowing machines, £1050; voHtas, £68; agricultural Implements, £380; agrioul tural machine y, £330; rails and pene'al maohinery, £13S0; books. £160; paoer, 1068 cwt. stationsry, £760 ; upholstery, £110: Iron bnd steads, £110; tinware, £30: plated and papier moche goods, £33; toys, £10; firearms, £160; Dianos,£3lo; corks, £53; perfumery, £30; print ing materials, £50; agricultural and garden seeds, £1500; clay tobacco pipos, £S3; gun powder, 114 cwt.; iron tanks, £21; lead shot, G tons; hardware and cutlery, £1130; bar and rod iron, 56 tons; plate iron, G tons; galvanizsdiron, 83 tons ; sheot load, 2 tons; pipe lead, 1 ton ; pig lead, 3 tons ; yellow metal, 1 ton; tin plated, 125 bose3; iron nails, 10 tons; wire and wire ropo, 1 ton ; zinc. 1 ton ; linseed oil. 1295 gallons ; rape oil, 325 gallons; cod oil, 15CS gallons; animal oil. 657 gallons; varnish, £30; paint colours. £270; pitch and tar, 7 barrels; flint fjlas3, £110; china and earthenware, £200; cordage, £340 : lines and twines, £70; cement, •100 barrels ; cigars. 467 1b3.; brandy in case, 970 proof gallons; rum, 730 proof gallons; gonova, 700 proof gallons: British soiritß in bulk, 560 proof gallons ; British spirits in ease, 750 proof gallons; perfumed spirit, 10 gallons: rod wine, 160 Kal)on3; white wino, 100 gallons: beer (glass), 42 barrels of 36 gallons :each; preserved flsh not rated, £S7: salt fish, £12 ; assorted oil men's stores, £303; vinegar, liO gallons: foreign salad oil, 115 gallons: cocoa, 5 cwt.; mustard. £24; starch, £18: white salt, 100 tons; British and foreign candles, £407; currants, S3 owt.; almonds. 13 cwt.: liquorico juice, 1 cwt ; dynamite and detonators, £6500 ; confectionery and peel, £152; chemicals not described, £8 ; apothecary ware, £140; sulphur, 62 owt.; tartarlo acid, 10 cwt.; cream of itartar, 3 cwt.: condensed miik, £10. Total declared valuo of cargo, £53.600. Mfc Per Eotorua, from Sydney—3349 mats, and 240 gnnnies sugar, 361 packages tea, 52 ours, 153 1 chosts tea. 12stones, 1 slab, 1319coses,|7 parcels, 3 pooketa, 20 casks, 2 barrels, 176 sacks, 32 boxes, 5 bales, and 5 kegs.

The schooner Torea left I.yttelton on the Bth and had light north-easterly wind to the Kast Cape on the 2Mh, and a moderately westerly breeze across the Bay of Plenty, arriving in tho harbour last evening.

The barque Catherine Jano arrived from Mel bourne thi3 afternoon after a length" passage of twenty-ono days. She left on the ith, and had heavy weather dnring the earlier part of the trip across, and subsequently lisht and varlablo winds. Her cargo consists of bonedust, etc.

The s s. Waitaki is announced to leave for ■VVhanffarei at 10 a.m. on Friday, returning the came evening.

After a stay of,ahout two years at Akaroa, the schooner Clyde has changed hands, having lately been purchased by Mr Sawyer, of Ljttel ton, who brought down quite a small army of carpenters, and soon put her into sufficient trim to take her sway toLjttdlton, where phois to be put on the slip and thoroughly repaired, preparatory to her going into the timbsr trade. —"Press."

The schooner Ruby, which has beon under going extensive repairs and recopperinsr on Messrs Sims and brown's slip at the Forth Shore during the last three weeks, was launched 1 >day.

Messrs Sims and Brown launched a small cutter named the Devonportfrom their yards at tho North Shore yesterday. Sho has been bnilt for Messrs Dader. and will bo employed carry ing cargo between North shore and Auckland. Her dimensions are: 39 feet keel. 13 feet C inches beam, and 5 feet depth of hold. She has a carrying capacity of about 30 too«. Her rigging is completed, and she will be entered for the smaller cutler raco at the Regatta.

The schooner Edith loft Vavau on tho 13th, and had a fine passage up, arriving last night. She returned to port in ballast, having only a quantity of original trade cargo on board. Cap tain Hughes says ho had neither measles nor nny other oontagiou3 di-easa on board, when he Was quarantined at Vavau, Passengers :J. Wilson, li. Hichard, M. David, and A. J. Hears.

ARRIVAL OF THE ROTORUA.

The b.B. Rotorua from Russell via Sydney arrived thia afternoon. She left Sydney at 7 p.m. on the 20th, mado the Three Kings at 6 a.m. on the 2otb, and reached Russell ot 7 o'clock last evoninp. leaving again for Auckland at an early hour thin mornins-. Experienced fresh head winds tho greater part of the passage. Possencera:—Fr Auokland: Mr and Mrs Street, Mr aud Mrs Smidley Hosmcr, MißSea Stuart, Rooke, Slatter (2), Bowler, and Messrs Smlih, Fowler, Davis, Ande-son, and two In tho steerage. For Napier :Mr Macfar lane, and one in steerage. For Wellington : Messrs Davey, Donogh, and three steerage. For Port. Chalmars: Mr Siavwrisjht, and four in steerage. For Melbourne: Messrs Tozar and Watt.

ARRIVAL OF THS A. C. DE FRSITAS. \ With the assistance of our feathered mes \J •aonKers we were enahled fo give tbe report of V /the Margaret Galbraith's rassage, and tho y arrival of the A. U. do Freitas in our last evening's issue. The last namod vessel was off Tiritiri late yesterday afternoon, but notwith standing the unfavourable wind, she worked up exceedingly well, under tho charge of Pilot Burgess, and anohored at the Powder Ground early this morning. The A. C. do Kreitas is a fine iron barque of IOGt tons, belonging to Hamburg. The captain and crew are all Germans, but apeak Kngli:h fluently. We are lnaeoten to Captain Haasloop for the following report of the passage :—The A. U. de Freitas was oiTStart Point on October 22nd, and had a fair wind three hundred miles out of the channel. Then encountered a gale of wind, which lasted for eiitht days. Picked up the north-east trades, which proved fresh from KB.Mi., on the 4th November, and carried them till the 11th, the vessel then being in 8" North long. Had heavy Bqualla Irom the eastward till reiching lat. 1" North, when wo fell in with the S.it. trades. They lasted till November 27th, when the vessel was jo lat. 25" South, the equator having been croesed on the 17th. North-easterly winds till Deoember Ist, in lat. 36" South, and long. 33- West. From that time till off Tasmania, we had good westerly breezes. Hounded tho Capo of «ood Hope on Uecember 11th, in lat. il. S, Passed Tasmania on Janue ry 7th, an d had a gale of wind from tno eastward for five days. Light winds and calms thence till arrival. The Three Kings were sighted on Friday night. The vessel naa 25 tons powder and 75 tons dynamito oc board. She has al6othe outrigger built by Hwaddleand Winßbip for the.nse of the Auck land crew at the Kegatta. It is, however.fstowed away aft, and ;it is! doubtful whether it can be KOt out before Saturday. She does not bring any 5 passengers..-

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

The b.s. Hawea. which sailed for tho South yesterday, took tha following passengers :-For New Plymouth: Messts G. Bell, McAllister Crawford, W. T Raymond, Battley, Misß Kan son, Mr Hart, and Mrs James. For Lyttelton : Mr Torrance. For Nelson: Miss Smith, Messrs A. G. Maciel, Kdson, Ar'tell, Pope, F. A. White, and F. h. Prime. For Pioton :Mr F. W. Eeale. For Wellington: Jlr Ballard, Mrs McKenzie, Messrs A. a. Titchener. Hisooek, IGoater. C. J. Bartlett, and Bycroft. For Melbourne: Messrs G. M. Pitt and Hardy.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, this day. Arrived;—lsle of Erin, barquo, from Glasgow Cargo: Waterworke plan

Mail Notice.

Mails will Clcbh as Undgb i Turn Day. For IWhanxarel Heads, Wbangaroi. Russoll, and Kawakawa, por Waitaki, at I p.m. For Whiuangi, Talrua, Tauranga, and Opotikl, per Glonelg, at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Hntorprlso, at 5.30 p.m. THDRSD4Y, 27th instant. For Waiwora, To Kapa, Crelgieburn, and Warkwortb, por Rosa Casey, at 10 a.m. For Thames, per Kotoiuahana. at 9.30 a.m. For Glsborno, Napier, Southorn porti, and Australian Colonies, por Kotorua, at 11 a.m, Friday, 58th instant. For Whangarei Heads and Whangarel, per VVftitaki, at 9 a.m. For Waiheko and Coromandol, per Coro mandel, at 10.30 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomabann, at 10.30 a.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 11 a.m. For Whangarei Heads, Waipu, Whangaroi, and MaDgapat, per Anjylfi. at 1 p.m. TuksdaY, M February. Por 8.8. Australia as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign Woat Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Enrope, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and nowspapors, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an nztra fee of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will be received by tho Mail Agent ou board the steamer up to the limo of sailing. This mail will bo duo In London on Tuesday, March 15. S. B. BISB, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

January 28th, ISSI,

Tbcatro Royal—Kotton's Pianoforto Recital 8 p.m. Banquot of District Grapd Lodge of Auckland, E.G.—lnsurance Buildings, 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

cnpPEN.—On January 20th, nt hor residence, Vlncent-Btrect, tho wife of Fred. H. Cuppen, of a daughter. LONG.—On January 22nd, at Newmarket, tho wifo of C. h. Long, of a daughter. LKNNOX.—At "The Pines," Remuora, on Janucry 25, Mrs J. M. Lennox of a son.

Marriage.

TKUTKNBERG-BHKPPARD.-On January J 19, at St. Jehn the Baptitt'a Catholic Church, Parnell. by the Eev, Father Kynes, Karl Teutenbere, Esq., of Auckland, to Rebocca Caroline, eldest daughter of Mr Francis Shop liar d, of Parnell. Southern papers please copy.

Death.

CUPPEN.-On Jannary 2otb, Annie, infant daughter of F. H. Cnppen, ORGAN On January 25, at Bath-street, Par ii6ll, Margaret, tho wife of Richard Organ; aged 27 years. The funeral will loave hor lato residence To-morrow (Thursday), at 3.15, Friends plsaee accept this invitation.

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

WEDNS3DAY, JANUARY 20, 1831.

For the cause that lacks assistance. For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, and the good that we can do.

From a copy of the London "Globe," which is a widely circulated evening paper with, considerable influence, the following paragraph is taken :—" In a letter to the Secretary of the United Kingdom Alliance, dated September 10th, Sir William Fox, formerly Prime Minister of New Zealand, writes :— ' Our colony (New Zealand) is at present iv an unprecedented state of depression—tsvcn proportionately worse than any part of the old world has suffered from.'" That Sir "William Fox should be writing to the Secretary of the United Kingdom Alliance is ex ceedingly probable, though why he should thrust this gratuitous detraction of the colony into his letter does not appear. Possibly it may havo served to point some moral. Bo that as it may the circumstance is sufficiently re markable to callfor anobservation or two It is a great pity that Sir William Fox did not exhibit more wisdom. He has held the next to the highest office under the Crown in Now Zealand, Ho has lately been serving on an important commission. He is a prominent sup porter of the present Government, and it is not impossible that he may, some day, take a portfolio again. In fact Sir William Fox is so important a figure in our politics that a statement from his pen cannot fail to have great weight and influence in England. This consi deration, which is, of course, as evident

to himself as to any one else, ought surely to have been present to inspire caution when writing a letter of a semi public character. Bat it seems that it was not, and the injurious report went forth at a time which may bo deemed almost critical. It was when the English press was conspiring with provoking unanimity to throw discredit upon the resources and financial capa bilitie|of the colony ; when the most

doildrows accounts of the state of affairs rH*O wero being industriously circulated throughout the length and breadth of England. One would imagine that nt snob, a junctuvo a Now iJoaland states man, -with the interests of his adopted country at heart, would either hold his peace or at any rate uy nothing which might produco untjownvd results. Sir William Fox, however, held a different opinion. He did not consider it either rash, or impolitic, or ill-timed, to say (in quostionublo grammar too, if ho is reported correctly) that tho de pression in Now Zealand was at tho time (beginning of Sopteinbor) pro portionately worso than anything which had beon experienced iv tho old world. Now wo very much doubt tlio truth of tills assoi'tion. Sir William Fox Intel no hotter means of judging »b to tho extent of commercial stagnation in England and other parts of Europe than tlio rest of us, for wo beliove■that wo arc right in stating that ho waa on his way back to New .Zealand boi'oro tho worst was felt. Tilings woro certainly bad enough here, but they wero not nearly so bad as tlio appalling state oi affairs in Great Britain, if tho accounts of tlio liittor received lioro wero triio. And at tlio time when Sir William Fox despatched his ungracious epistlo to England it was thought that an improvement had commenced hero, and that thero waa evidence pointing to a gradual revival of business, Ordinary observers thought they could sco tho reddening of tho sky be fore tho dawn ; aud sturdy a man with such ample stores of information at hist command as Sir William l''ox li.ul, could form a pretty correct idea as to whether these hopeful surmises wero justified, Subsequent events seem to show tluit thoy woro, and that a change for tlio bettor had begun to tako placo ; which nggrnvotos tho unwisdom of tho un fortunate assertion under review. But whether tho statement waa true or not, it is clear enough that there was nothing to justify or oxcubo tho circulation of it by suoli a personage, at such a time.

The householders of the Auckland Dis trict have declared their convictions on the present .system of education with no un certain sound. The returns which we have received so far show tlmt^ n very lurge majority of the Committees elected aro iv favour of tho existing Education Act. Those who are in favour of a return to denomtnationalism, sectarianism, or what not, have been able to secure bin, a few pliiees for their candidates. We regard this unequivocal result as gratify ing, notbaciuio School Conunittcuß have any immediate practical iulluonce in the direction of legislation, but on account of tho trust worthy index it aftbrdii of the temper of tlio elections. Their intention is mute plain. They are satisfied with secularism (as it is somtiwlut ambiguously termed), and have made up their minds for a further experience of it. Weexpecttheiiewly-clcctcd Committees as the direct representatives of the people, to set about their work with zeal and di» crction ; to endeavour to carry out the spirit cf tho Act in its entirety ; and to (irmly oppose any encroachment!) on their duties,' rights and privileges. The members of the Builders' Association will hold their annual picnic on Saturday. They will proceed to Motutnpu in the Comerang, Thoje who aro interested in tho proclama tion of Monday as a whole or half holiday should loso no time in getting up » petition to the Mayor on the subject in order that it may be presented at the ordinary mectiug of the City Council to-morrow evening, Judging from tho popular feeling on the matter, wo arc inclined to think that it would be very largely signed, A new arrival named Armstrong, suffering from temporary insanity through excessivu drinking, was at an early hour this morning disturbint! the residents of Hobaonstrect. He was taken to iho Asylum. cmo of Cooper v, Captain Phillips, ■whichwaahsard yesterday before the Kcsidcnt Magistrate, Mr Clcndon, at Kussell, was a cross summons for trespass; Captain Phillips having granted v lease to graze tlio Manganese Mines property to hin nephew, James Letchcr, fora nominal rental uinlcr a presumed power he claimed to huld fiom John liuckcr, Ksq,, which Mr Cooper disputed; and, on tho hearing, the said lcaso wore declared invalid, und the sum monses, four in all, wero decided in favour of Mr Cooper. Ota<;o promises to bo tho most strongly represented at the Now Zealand Hille As sociation's meeting in March next. The Duucdiu Killes will probably send seven men, including Sergeants Richardson and Johnston, Corporal Hutchison, Volunteer Marshal). Tho City Guards will be well represented by Captain Wilson, Volunteer Smith, and Corporal Webster, with Volun teer Harding and Bandsman King from the North Otago. The Clutlui team of five men, if po&sibic, and Invcrcargill, is suro to send at least one representative. Return of eick treated at the Provincial District Hospital ffir the week ending Sat urday, January 22nd, ISBI : —Remained last return, 95 ; admitted since, 17 ; dis charged, 1G; died, 1; remaining, 95. Males, 72 ; females, 23. Arrangement of cases : - Zymotic, 10; constitutional, 5 ; local, -15; violent, 15. One death occurred, viz., J.H., aged 52 years, male, ou 15th inst., of peritonitis, Tbanks aro returned to Mrc J. McDonald for a parcel of old linen; to the Secretary of Auckland Club for newspapers. At the Primitive Methodist Conference, Duuedin, it was ie<olved to appohit the Kcv. John Nixon, of Auckland, to the pastorate of Ashburton. Mr Nixon will leave his Franklin Eoad congregation in March next for his new charge in the South Island. Mr Nixon has been in this city about 2 years, and by his general disposition and desire to do good, has won many friends, who regret his early departuro from their midst. The rev. gentleman has done his best to give satisfaction, and to & large extent ho has succeeded, and as the poet says " Ho does well who docs his best."

A fire was discovered lant evening in one of the upatair rooms of Mr Phillips, Newton, by Mr Henry James Lodge, who was paßs ing at the time. He at once intimated the fact to the family, and ou going upstairs,

the window curtain and drapery on the

table were found to be on lire. Mi Lodge assisted and smothered the firo with a sheet,

which he wrapped round the curtains ; and wit'a the aid of a few buckets of water, the iiames wero utterly extinguished. The fire was caused, it appears, by leaving a light burning too near the curtains, which were drawn into the blaze by the wind. The insatiable curiosity tor which Ameri can tourists are noted, particularly iv regard to historic spots and antiquated remains of Old England, is the subject or. much com ment in fashionable society at home just now. No matter where Englishmen may travel in their own country, in search of picturesque scenery or tho last vestiges of halcyon days of yore, be it Kenilworth with its ivy mantled cattle, in which may De seen an Elizabethian fireplace and other relics of olden times, or Warwick Castle with its many antique treasures, they are suro to meet their American cousins, who outnumber

;hem in a largo degree, aud who exhibit

this unmistakeable morbid curiosity, taking copious notes, and wearying guides by long-questioning, etc. The great focus of attraction to tho Americans appears to be Shakespeare's House iv Henley-street, Stratford-on-Avon. The house, according to tho following extract which is culled from a home paper, is known

;o be the property of the nation ; aud yet

it seems because the Americans have expressed such grandiloquent ideas as to the value of the Immortal Bard's birth placsand havcoffered a fabuloussum to trans fer the house intact to American shorcc, the authorities have-thought, presumably.in n business point of view, to make a charge of one shilling. The question may well be asked, " Who pockets all the money ?" Tho

Following will show how matters stand : —

" For the last twenty-nine years, unless I am very much mistaken, the house in Henley-street, Stratford-on-Avon, in which Shakespeare was born, has been the property of the nation. Why, then, should it he necessary to charge visitors a shilling each to enter the house and see the museum? Certainly one-fifth of the sum annually taken in fees would suffice to pay the salary of the custodian and to keep the house in repair. If the fee were intended as a tax upon the innumerable Americans who visit the houss one could understand the matter a little better, but a. shilling a

a head can hardly be considered a tax. The percentage of visitors is about one English man to nine Americans, and the irreverancc of these tsurists from tho New World is simply shocking. The historic spots of England seem to inspire them with neither awe nor respect, an unlimited curiosity i being their dominant characteristic,"

The adjourned meeting of creditors in the catato ot Kobert Atkinson, clerk, which was to have been held to-day, again lapsed for want of a quorum. The Kogistrar, therefore, appointed Mr Macffarlanc trustee. The assets (furniture) are stated at £22, and the liabilities at about £400.

Tho Hon. James Williamson, M.L.C., is carrying on e'xtensivcagricultural operations on his estate near Hamilton, chielly in tho vicinity pf tho Rukuhia Station. Mr Cawkwell is managing this large property, aud under his experienced manipulation, there is every prospect of these hitherto waste lands yielding profitable returns';

Goorge Cruickshank and D. F. Evans wero elected as members of the Ponsouby School Committee ou Monday evening, and not W. Cruickshank and ¥. S. Evans, as erroneously Btated in our last issue.

An inquest on tho body of tho woman Mary Ann Wyatt, who, presumably, com mitted suicide at tho Temporary Asylum yosterday, was proceeding when wo went to press. Evidence wits givou by the night nurse, the doctor, and several others, which went to show that the deceased was always regarded its the quietest of patients, aud that no suspicions of hor intention existed iv the minds ot her overseers.

The Commmaioucrs of tho Melbourne Exhibition havo been severely criticised for the looseness manifested in their arrange liienta, nud if tho communication recoived by Mr James Wallace, of Papatoitoi, is a fair specimen ot tho way exhibition business has been conducted, there has been good ground for complaint: On the 2'lth instant, ho received a letter stating that he had the right-of-entrniico to the Exhibition, from the 14th to tlio 18th of January. The absurdity of such a notice being received a wcok after the expiration of tho period allowed for tho visit is apparent, for oven if Mr Wallace could havo beon forwardod in n few hours by cablograni, across the Pacific, he could not possibly have arrived iv lime to avail himself of tho privilege offered.

Tho Chairman of tho (I'mininga County Council has received the following letter from the Government regarding Iho erection of tho Uairini IJridgo,.—"l nm directed to inform you that Uovorumont has under its most favourable consideration the question of Uairini Bridge ;and road, and find Irom report recoived that the cost thereof will bo twice as much as tho bridge and road by Waimnpu above the tidal llow. If however tlio County Council will, an stated to |the Premier in Aucklumi by Mr Clarke, under tnkc all liability over tho £5,, r)UO voted for this work the Clovcrnnicnt will agrco to its being proceeded with by tho County, and will pay over to tho County tho above sum of £f>,f>oo by instalments at .such times (liiiiiiu' the progreis of the work as may bo agreed."--John Knowi.ks.

A correspondent oilers tho following suggestions to tho ltcgatta Committee :—To the Editor: Sir,—" I think exception can be taken to several of tho arrangements in the regatta programme. Tho general opinion h that Iho champion tour-car raco (the principal event of the day), instead of Uking place at '.) o'clock, when the attendance is necessarily small, should bo nltorud to mid day. Thorn is also dissatisfaction respec ting tho course for scows, which is not a desirable one, us theso lumbersomo crafts would b<! likoly to interfere vory much with the small sailing boals; whatever the direction may bo outsido tho harbour, thoy should not bo unit above the Hug-ship. I would suggest the following course : From ling-ship round chequered buoy, KaDgitoto Chanel, thence round Drunken Hay buoy, finishing on south side of flag-ship, In the case ot the different classes of open sailing boats it appears a mistake to givo all, irrespective of size, tho aume course. The course is too long for those under 16' feet, nud too short to afford a fair test to th* sailing (imilities of lust-class boats, which might, with satisfaction to all interested, be given tho same cour-to as yachts under li tons. Owners of both yachts and open sail ing boats have just ground for complaint with respect to tho prizo>, which ure absurdly umall. If pleasure bouts aro to be thus sacrificed to trading vessels, tho in ducement will not bosullicientto encourage any improvement in the build of this class of boats for future regatta?. If not too lute some alteration in the direction hinted at above luiL'lit be made with satisfaction to a larße number of subscriber! and others in terested.—l am, Sec, Tanewha.

Mr Angelo Forrest, teacher of the piauoforlu and organ, auuounoos h« will arrlvo In Auckland at tiiooii'l of February, when ho will commonco giving losuouq.

Mr? 11. lirabazon announce* sho is prepared togivo lessons on iho pianoforto at tho pupils' own riwldonccß.

Momborn of tho No. I! fomnnny aro nollllO'l that they must nlvo tho numboro of i heir rillos without, further delay.

.Mr (I. Phillips thanks those gentlemen who put out tho flro at hit houao last night at Nua ton.

It will be observed by referencu to our advertising column?, that v further section of Uio Wuikoiuiti Wo.it Coast Road is to bo mado, tenders for which aro invited by M* lioylan, C.E. 'ibis import ait work ie being c>rrled on by means of tno Government grant oC money, obtained from tho iMini-t-r of Public Works, fhiclly throuich tho exertions of Mr lioader Wood, the member for WaiuimaU.

SCINTILLATIONS.

" lie brier; fcr it is win words as with tho beams: tho morn thoy nro condensed, the deopor thoy burn,"—bouthkit.

I;rofc3sor Frasor delivered a lecture on Sunday afternoon nt Waipu on "I am fearfully and wonderfully made." About 200 pcrsous were present.

Serjeant Melville brought two prisoners from the Thames by the a.s. Kotomahana, named Whalton and Smith, tho former for larceny, and the latter for maliciously damaging a pipe belonging to tho Thames Council.

Mr A. A. Titchenor, of the Auckland Telegraph Department, left yesterday by tho s.s. llu wen tor his new sphere of duty at Wellington. Mr F, W. Beale was also a passenger, having been re-appointed to his old positiou at tilenheim.

AUCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIA TION.

At a meeting of the Auckland Riflo Association held last evening, it was decided that an amount of £4 bo distributed in each match as follows :—

Ist Match—Mr Beck's Cup : Ist 30s ; 2nd 25s ; 3rd 20s-

2nd Match-KykninoStar Cup: lst3os; 2ud 25s ; 3rd 20s.

3rd Match—Dr. Campbell's Vaso : Ist 30s; 2nd 255; 3rd 20s.

It was agreed that the balance of money on hand after all expenses have been paid, be distributed amongst tho four highest ugzregate scores iv the threc'matches.—The lat match being open to uuy efficient Volunteer, on payment of entrance fee of 2a. 6d.—-It was resolved that in the event of a Volunteer (not being a member of the Association), winuiDg tho trophy, that the money prizes should be awarded to the three highest members of the Association. As no entries have been received for the all-camera match, it was resolved to let this contest stand over until after the three Association competitions have been com pleted.—lt was also resolved to receivo post entry subscriptions of 7s 6d to tho Association, until the date of firing, Satur day 29th instant.—A letter from J. C. Firth, Esq., intimating his acceptance of the presidency of tho Association was read and received. —Members are reminded that the firing will commence on Saturday next, at 7 a.m. sharp.

BOARD OF REVIEWERS.

The Auckland Board of Reviewers, under the Property Assessment Act, consisting of Messrs Benjamin, Tonks, Robert, Proudc, and William Pollock Moat, held its first sitting in the District Court this forenoon, to hear any objections to tho property assessment iv the city. Mr 13. Touks wus voted to the chair. Mr Tonka said the Board had determined to act on the 66th section of the Act, and therefore asked that all persons not directly interested in the cases would leave the room.

Applications for reduction were enter tained in the following cases :—Mrs Green away, £40; J. Tudehopo, £50: C. Green away, £160; J. Gilbert, £25; C. Gold water, to divide, £280; I>. 0. flutson, £125 ; W. Gorric, £50, in addition to a previous allowance of £50. Those declined were as follows :—Mr Field, G. Merral, C. Haus, Mrs and Miss Adams. A large number of cases were adjourned, owing to the non-appearance of objectors.

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

[BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

NELSON, Wednesday.

The Conference last cvoniog recommended Messrs Pinfold and Slade, of the Three Kinjjs College, to tho circuits.

The Kov. J. Earber, just arrived from England, was accepted, and was appointed to a circuit. The young preachers oppose the introduction of new arrivals. A Bpecial on church affairs is coming on soon.

Tho Conference discussed the location resolution this morning. An influential gathering of laymen met to-day.

indß lor Hire. Booking Office, Spring I

FIRE AT MANGAREI.

(BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CO-RESPONDENT.)

WHANGARKI, this day. %}. Peabson's branch store at Mungarei, about tea miios from Whangarei (not Whangarei as reported), was totally des troyed by firo yesterday. The Btore waa insured for £100 in tho Imperial. Mr Pearson, who is in Auckland, estimates his loss at about £200,

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before K. C. Barstow, Esq., E.M.) DRUNKKNtfESS,

John McDowell was fined 5s and costs, and Joseph Robinson (third offence) was scut to prison for seven days.

LARCENY OF ITRUIT.

John liergstrom and John Irnean wero charged with stealing fruit, valuo 2s, tho property of Joseph Grant j also with »teal ing fruit, value Is, tho property of Ciharlcs Spurgoon, on tho 25th inst. Sergeant Gamble asked for a remand, ns tho police expected to have three other boys in custody to-day.

Kemundcd until to-morrow. LUNACY.

'.Robert Armstrong was charged with beiiiK of unsound mind, the result of exces sive drinking. Sorgoaut Gamble said tho prisoner was uuablo to pluad, as ho wus suffering from delirium tremens.

Kemanded for eight days. KDWARD WtURY.

Edward Alfrod Drury was'charged with using threatening language towurds his wife.

Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Elizabeth Drury, wife of prisoner, deposed that she wuh at present occupying a shop of Mr yVdams', ot Upper Queon-street. She was compelled to leave her husband, and was living under a protection order. Yesterday, after leaving the Court, the prisoner went to her house and went up-stairs, took a loaded stick out of her bed-room, ransacked her box, and took her marriage certificate. .Before she got homo she; Haw him with the stick in bis hand. Ho began to talk about old times, and wanted to nittko friends. Sho objected, when ho said ho would scatter her brains. Ho smashed a picture. She boliovod that lie would do her some serious injury, as when in drink he wus quite mad.

To prisoner : I have carried on busincHi as Mr.i Hudson. You wero put iv prison for beating aud illusing me.

Prisoner, to the Court: I have an engage ment at lidvukii, to which placo my passage is paid. The vcsnel goes on tho Bth inst. lli» Worship : If that is so yau had better ho taken care of by tho police, who will suo you cafe ou board. It will bo better, per hap«, than sending you to prison.

Prisoner : I should liko togivo my version of tlio story, if you please. Sergeant Fleming f.Raw Drury with tho stick in bis hand, tic was callc:! in by Mrs Drury (Mrs Hudson), who shewed him a glass which he had broken. Drury was nearly diunk and vory abusive. Ho ad vised him fo leave, but he would not. Wus compelled to arrest Drury. Cross-examined by prisoner : There was a man there complaining about his daughter being in the house. You did say that you were ucting under legal advice, uud hitd a perfect right to be there. Mary lgoe donoscd that sue was at Mrs Hudson's yesterday. Saw her husband come in. lie sat on the sofa ;he pulled oiu some impels ; took up the stick. Sho did not hear his threntn. Sbo had been a week in the house, and had seen nothing improper. She was in Mrs tiudnou's employ as a dress maker. Her father came in, but was intoxi cated, or ho would not havo acted in the manner he did.

To priaonor : Did not run away from home. Your wifo appeared afraid of you. You did not uso tbo slick in a threatening manner.

1 risonor was allowed to make a state ment. He thon proceeded to say that lie had made a mistake—a solemn fact—on the und of April in marrying that woman (pointing to complainant). He then gave a description of his wife's rooms, in each of which was n double bed. Ho also found a bottle of portor in a secret place, aud what was still more auspicious, a box of 15J collars. His virtu o was shocked, and he immediately offered to get a separation order at his own cont. Ho did not want money of her, but offered her a live pound note.

Wire : Why, I bought that suit of clothes which you arc now wearing !

Prisouor : If yourWorihip compels me to And sureties, 1 hope they will bo morely nominal, as 1 shall not trouble that woman again. lam well-known in my profession as it journalist, and plenty of friends in Auckland will speak ns to my good character.

fcforgcant Gamble said that prisoner's conduct yesterday was anything but peace able, lie was following the woman about, and oven in Court it was found nocoasary toplace him under arreit. He had previously been bound over to kesp tho peace. lie was evidently a man of a most excitable temperament.

llih Worship said he mutt order prinonor to be bound over, himself in £50, and two sureties in £25 each, to keep the peace for six months.

Prisoner thought he could lind sureties, and the matter was adjourned until two o'clock.

IN A NEW CBABACTEH.

Walter Heightou, on warrant, appeared in answer to a charge under the Vagrant Act, of using indecent language in Kuran gahape Road, on tho 17th inst., also, with maliciously damaging a door lock, value 7s, the property of Charles Burley. Mr Tola appeared in defence and pleaded not guilty. Serjeant Gamble conducted. Edwin Austin, hairdresser, of Karanga hape Komi, deposed to seeing prisoner at hisshop door, making w c of filthy language. Ho fell too, n-ivicking his door, swearing he would kick the old out; and that

he would dance him and Mr Edwards into

tho ditch, and that be would put the harbor's nose so deep in the dirt, that it would take him a week to get it out. It was between 12 and 1 o'clock, at midnight. Had been to the Theatro Service, and when the attack was made he was reading religious tracts in bed.

To Mr Tole : Used to thavoprisoner. lie was not a customer now. Waa glad be was gone. Young Ma*on whs with prisoner. It was moonlight. Ho was aure Walter Heighten was the little boy. It was not n golden clog dance, but a violent attempt to danca him out of the house.

Kobert Edwards, fish-dealer, residing next to Austin's hairdrotsing saloon, beard a row at Mr Austin's door ; it continued for tome time. He west out. Saw Heighton nt his door ; told them to go, Heighton and Mason, when they made n«e of the lan guage In the infoimation, da persuaded them to go, when they went t» Mr Burley's, next door, and broko it open. Heighton used the awful cxpreisiong. Sure it was Heightou. Knew his voica in a minute—hud heard jit many times before. Then as sprightly as a linnet he popped outside the door.

Mary Ann Edwards, wife ot last witness, corroborated her husband's statement. She had no doubt as to who uaed the language. It was Waltor Hoighton. She knew him as a public character—but had never spoken to him previously.

Mr Tole addressed the Court, and wished to put Heighton into the box. His Worship said he would not recom mend this course, as tho prisoner might be induced to commit perjury, or be under the suspicion of having done bo.

Mr Tole said lie would call Mason first. Kapau Mason deposed to knowing Heighton. Ho had been drinking that night; in fact he was drunk, and had no clear recol lection of anything.

Constable Clark deposed to a conversation he had with Mason, who confessed to him that be was with Heighton at the time of tho outrago, and that he made uso of very bad laucuage. He persuaded him to go home, but failing, left him to his own course.

Walter Hoighton gave evidence com pletely denying the charges. Ho was in bed by 10 o'clock that night. William Coylc,Robert and Jane Heighton gave evidence in favour of an alibi.

David Hoggard said he had been round to Austin and the others, but not with the consent of Heighton, with tho view of settling the matter, rather than be brought up as a witness.

In order to the appearance of an import ant witnese in the Waikato, the cases wore remanded until Friday next, Prisoner was re-admitted to bail.

CHARGE AGAINST JOHN TURCELL,

John Purcell, on remand, was charged with obtaining £400 by raise representations, from Thomas Wells Marsh, on the 20th December, with intent to cheat and de fraud.

On the application of Sergeant Gamble, this case was again remanded for eight days.

ASSAULT

A charge of assault preferred against Catherine Fergusson, by Catherine Gulvin, was arranged by mutual cousent. This was all the business.

Foul Play has been scratched for all events in the Xauranga race meeting.

hSßortmenc,

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PAINFUL ACCIDENT.

[BY TKLKORArH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

MR lIINDLE THROWN FBOM HIS

HOKSB,

HAMILTON, this day. Mr. D. B. HINDLKof Whatawliata, mot with a serious accident last night. He was thrown from his horse, and dragged a considerable distance. Ho is supposed to have been kicked by his horac, as the scalp is lacerated. He has received a severe concussion of tho brain, aud is still insensible. Dr. Edgclow was in prompt attendance, acd still remains with him. The accidont happened only a quarter of a mile from his home.

THE GOVERNOR AT THE LAKES.

(BY TKLEGKAPH, OWN COKBKSI'OADENT.)

OHINEJttUTU, this day. The Governor left yesterday for Whakn rowarcwa, cv route to llotomahana. At Te Wairoa, Kepa, To Kcngipuawhe and other chiefs of Tuhourangt led their people out along tho road to meet the vice-regal party, and returned singing Bongs of welcome amid evergreen arches, flags, and splendid weather. Captain Mair accompanied tho Governor through the native districts.

Tho natives held a monster meeting yes terday to consider tho course of action of tho Land Oourt here. Nothing is yet settled. There will probably be a groat row between rival claimants.

SUEZ MAIL NEWS.

LONDON, December 17. The situation iv Ireland in daily deepening in gloom. Lawlessness is nearly everywhere triumphant, and outrages of all kinds aro frequent. I'roveution of sale of cattle and product) at fuirs, domiciliary visits, masked men, night maiming of cattle, etc, Such acts of agrea»iou are bolievod to bo generally from privato vongoanco and jealotißy under cover of agrarian political motives, but the state of anarchy and terror under which such outrages arc possiblo is mainly pro duced by too Laud Lcaguors, the agitation, and violent spoechos of the leaders. Tnero arc Home signs now that the Laud League feel that the popular passions arc getting beyond their control and desire to check them.

The recent manifoato of the Dublin cen tral organisation to its branches throughout Ireland disavows the outruns, though at the flame timo declares there must bo no compromise or partnership with landlord ism. The propoßals kuovm. m fixity of tenures and fair rental must bo repudiated. The chargcß of the justices to Grand Juries in various provinces all depict the anarchial condition of the couutry in the darkest colour*. English pupcm aro full of letters from the victims of the Land League, some indignantly protesting against the robbing tyranny and violeuce to wuicti they are Hubjvcted to, other* making touching ap peals for help in the extremities in which they have beeu reduced by the loss of rents and Hftlon as a source of income. Public opinion in England is gradually favouring .•turn repression of the disorder, before the measures ot the land reform have been introduced.

The fresh Cabinet crisis which occurred this week owing to tlio renewal of the de mand of Mr Forster for immediate coercive measurea, has been utiuin tided over. It is now Htnted that the Ministry, yielding to Mr Forater's repeated representations, have agreed to include the suspontion of tlio Habeas Corpus Act among tho coercive measures. As regards the other provisions of the Coercion Bill they will b» rogulated by events, and official inquirici will be con ducted mainly by Euglish detective oillcers. Tho Land Reform Kill is to be presented at tin same time as the Coercion Bill, and tho Government are now elaborating it.

Tho last prominent instance of Boycotting is that of Mr liruco Joues, owning a large farm near Cork, who is being treated in the same rnnnuer a8 Captain Boycott. Ue has to be defended by armed men nt night.

A bitter feud exists between Gambetta (President of tho Chamber of Deputies) and M. Kochefors, M. Gambetta has caused the publication of several letters which are most damaging to liochefort'g in fluence.

It is stated that the North German Bank has resolved to forward tho creation of Shil ling's line from Hamburg, via tho Cape, to Australia. It is reckoned that tho voyage will take six weeks via En gland or Antwerp, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth to Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. Geraianyis plainly thinking seriously of the good she can draw from Australia, one proof of which i» tho zeal with which they have sought to recom mend their ware* to the antipodes through tho medium of the Melbourne Exhibition. Tlio Imperial budget last year voted 300,000 murks to assUt the national competitors, and that sum being found inadequate by about 200,080 marks, the deficit is to bo made up, and 35.000 marks more are now demanded in tho Budget of 18S1.

A despatch from Earl Granvillc to tbo United Statcß Minister in London relative to the Fortune Bay fulling despatch, says that tbc Government have no hesitation in admitting that tho conduct of the New foundland fishermen in violently interfering with the United Status fishermen was quite indefensible, and much to be regretted. At tho same tnuo be is ot opinion that the clause in the Treaty of Washington means that American aud British fishermen fish on terms ot equality. Karl Gr.anville Bays that Her Majesty's Government finally recom mend that it is the desire to arrive at a friendly and speedy settlement of the ques tion, which is reciprocated by tho United Statcß Government, »nd therefore quito ■willing to indemnify American fishermen for tho losses in respect of which they arc reasonably entitled to compensation.

An attempt has been made to assassinate the Koumanitin Premier, who, howeter, was only slightly wounded. Tho perpe trator says that there were SO others, and 20 have been arrested.

THE NEW DOCK.

At the ordinary meeting of the members of the Harbour .Hoard the new Dock formed tbe principal part of the business, and was largely discussed. In ordor to show tho practicability of his scheme, Mr Comptou produced the following statement taken from the balanco-sheet. Be found that on December 31st, ISSO — There wat a balftnco in bank and on hand nmounting to £7452 IS 10 Cash on deposit .. - .. .. 1500 0 0 Arrears of rents, kooilb, wharfage, &o 18G9 7 11 Making together a sum of (for onsets) 10,922 1 0 Liabilities. Interest duo January 10,1881, £1500; Sinking fund, £1600; exchange, com mission, and aocounta owing, £94 8s; toiidura accepted (none of tho work commonoed), £3744 8s { 9838 16 0 Making a balanos to commence tho year of 1981 5 9 Wharf tolls, lands, and sheds are let for 9690 4 7 Taking amount collected last year for wharfage dues, &0,, and adding £350, owing to the new tariff having been in operation nine months of tho year 1880, will give 11,500 0 0 This gives ua an estimated rovenuo for 1881 of 25,274 10 i Deduct from this sum salaries voted. £3300; interest sinking fund and exchange, £10,030; together .. 13,930 0 0 Leaving balance available for oxpori ditore during currant year .. ..11,314 10 i To whioh may fairly bo added piles in stock 1877 o 0 £13,221 10 4

Mr Masofield said he was in favour of a dock, but ho thought tho estimates given by- Mr Oompton wore iucorrect. He was for borrowing the money at once, in preference to laying aside £5000 a year and waiting 20 years for a dock.

Mr Thompson offered a few remarks, and was not sorry that Mr Comptou's first motion was carried, as it would hinder the Hoard fram spending the money upon reclamation works. He would like Mr Mascfield to bring forward his motion before anything further was dove.

Mr Compton could assure Mr Masefield that tho figures adduced were correct. He would also, by permission of tho chairman, add to hip motion "no dredging required." Mr Morrin suggested ttiat it would bo best to instruct the Engineer to report on the most favourable site for the proposed dock, leaving tho Board to make its own selection.

Mr Thompson presaed this amendment, " That the Engineor examine and report on the most suitable sites for a dock having 2'l feet of water on the sill, and no dredging be required." The amendment was put and lost, the original motion being carried with slight alterations ; " sites " instead of " site," and " no dredging required." This terminated the business.

"A bust of/Eneid " ha 9 been won as a priue in a recent Art Drawing. What can it be like ? Wo shall bo having busts of ''Paradise Lost," Dante's "Inferno" Shakspearc's "Midsummer Night's Dream " and Hoods " Song of a Shirt" next. '

JIF.T3Or"iB79

TELEGRAMS.

(FilOM OUH OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

TAURANGA, this day.

DEATH OF HOBI TUPAE.

Hori Tupac, one of the oldest and most influential of native chiefs, died at Kmnguiuea early this mormag. A very large tangi is expected. The Te Puke settlers balloted for the order of selection, Messrs Kyder, Inge., and Griffiths getting first place. IMS greatest satisfaction is expressed by all too settlers at tho quality of the Te Puke land, and several of them have taken up d°uhle the quantity originally intended. Mr Vogan, who has increased his area to oUO acres, said he was perfectly delighted with the soil and beauty of tbe scenery of le Puke. The place was all so good that he felt a great difficulty in making his selec tion. Be completely exonerated Air Stewart from all blarao for ttie delay.

OPUNAKE, this clay.

Since the evneuation of the camp at Opua, four miles from Opunake, the natives have erected fences ncross the new road there, necessitating the public travelling miles along a heavy beach.

CAMBRIDGE, Tuesday.

At the meeting of householders for the election of a school committae, on Monday, Revs. H. Bull, W. Evans, aud Messrs Heaney, Macintosh, Nixon, Morris, and Houghton were elected. At the first meet ing of tbe committee Mr Hcancy was ap pointed permaueut chairman.

[PElt PRESS AGENCY.

GISBORNE, Tuesday,

The Native Lands Court was formally opened yesterday by Judges Hcale and O'Brien, and adjourned till to-day. An im menso amount of business is to be trans acted, extending, it is supposed, over two or three months at the least. It is intended that the Pouawa block, on which a special settlement is being formed, should be taken the h'rst day, but, at the request of Mr Reed and the consent of all the parties in. terestcd, the Judges agreed to take the sub division of Pouawa on Monday next. This will enable all succession of orders to be made in the block, and the survey boun daries of Mr G. M, Heed's selection, as agreed by the natives, to be accurately de lined. The dissentients number only five, representing lifty or sixty acres, which will be apportioned to them. All the tenders received for the Gisborne bridge have been declined, the local tenders being excessive, .and an Auckland tender having fallen through in the final settle ment. Mr J. Davies, C.K., of Napier, formerly of Messrs Brocden and Sons, and contractors of tho Napier reclamation works, has nincc contracted to build the bridge tor £1900, payment half cash end half land. Tlie work is to bo commenced forthwith. A doublo plant for the pile driving, to be subsequently used ou the Gisborno breakwater, is to be put on, so that (the bridgo may be capable of being used at the advertised land sales in May next.

At a large meeting of natives, which con tinued oti Thursday, Friday, and Saturday last, land specially selected in blocks to tne extent of (JO,OOO acres, to which titles will be completed at the present sitting of the Subdivision Court, were resolved to be given at security for the construction of the projected breakwater and harbour works at Gmborne. The surveys of the work are all completed and Biibmitted to tho Govern ment, and are calculated to give accommo dation to the wool ships aud the Uuion Company's steamers. The estimated cost is £50,0W).

WELLINGTON, this day, WELLINGTON REGATTA.

The captain of tho schooner Flcetwing, who came in iirst in the coasters race at the regatta on Saturday, but was disqualified on the ground of not having sailed the proper course, has summoned the ttegatta Committee for the amount of prize money and trophy. The case is to bo heard on Monday, At tho Appeal Court this morning judg ment was given in appeal case, Murphy v. Queen, an application to reverse judgment upon a verdict given at the Supreme Court at Christchurch, the prisoner being sentenced to 4 years penal servitude for torgery. The application was successful and prisoner was discharged.

UHKISTCHUKCH, Tuesday.

Tho Simongens gave a sacred concert on Sunday night at the Theatre Royal, comprising Kosaini's Stabat Mater, and other selections from oratorios. There was a large attendance. In connection with the matter the " 'Jimes " to-day says : " Those of the community who have not unnaturally objected to certain Sunday lectures which have lately been given in this city, it will he good news that the City Council has found a way to prevent in future gatherings of a like nature. It appears that the proprietors of the Theatre Koyal neglected to obtain a renewal of their license from January, and until they were warned appeared to hare altogether forgotten that they were rendering themselves liable to a penalty of £300 for every night's perform ance. It need only be said that the intima tion given produced a hurried application. In the meantime, however, the Town Clerk had been studying the Act relating to the matter, and after conferring with the City Solicitor, only a temporary permit was granted. At the Council meeting this evening the form for a new license will be a matter of careful consideration, and it is to be hoped it will be so framed that, save by special permission, no entertainment can be given on Sunday, aud some other specified days. It is further intended to make the same rule apply to other places of .amuse ment in the city. An accident happened at the Lyttclton Graving Dock woiks this morning, which fortunately was not attended by any serious injury, though the escape of one of the men was little short of miraculous. The men on one of the travellers were just lifting a 2-ton block of concrete when the traveller cap sized, throwing the meu in it to the ground. The man who had hooked the tube on the chatn (Mulholland) had v very narrow escape, as part of the falling traveller struck him on the centre of the head, fortunately in an oblique direction on the forehead, iu fiictine a bad ecalp wound. Had it struck him fairly, death would hare been instan taneous. Another man (J. Percy) was badly bruited on the left thigh, and one of. his mates had his collarbone badly bruised, and his face cut A fourth man escaped with a cut on his arm. The injured men were speedily attended to by Dr. Rouse.

A Tery singular case was heard at the Supreme Court on Monday, before Mr Justice Johnston, between Mr Ivess, pro prietor of the " Ashburton Mail," and Mr Crispe, a solicitor. The claim was for £500, damages for malicious prosecution tor libel. Mr .Button appeared for plaintiff; Mr Weston for the defendant. The declaration averred that the defendant laid an information against the plaintiff for libel, which appeared in the "Ashburton Mail." Tha present plaintiff, who, is and was proprietor of the paper at the time when the alleged libol was published, was committed for trial, but immediately before the day of the trial, received notice from the defendant, that no bill in the cause would be submitted to the Grand Jury. The plea was a denial of all material allegations. _ Mr Button opened the case, which he said was one of great importance, as bearing upon the liberty of the Press. He was not able to find, in the authorities, a single case exactly like the present one. A large amount of evidence was adduced, after which his Honor summed up, and the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff, for £25 damages and costs.

AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS,

TIMARU, this day,

The Australians arrived from Oaraa.ru this morning, and started at noon for the crickct-grouud, which is about two miles from to«vu. The play was comaicuced at erne.

DUNEDIN, Tuesday. At the Primitive Methodist Conference to day tho following list of statious for Minis ters was finally adopted :—New Plymouth : Joseph Sharp. Wellington :D. Button, A J. Jsnntli, W. J. Dean. Auckland: (1) Joseph Long. Auckland : (2) James Grey. InvercargiU : Charles E. Ward. Timaru • John Dumbell. Thames :T. W. Adam /mn^ gu "L cdin:U)W. 8. Potter. Dunedin : (2) C. E. Bailey. Green Vale :P. W. Jones. Ashburton :John Nixon, Josiah Ward. Mauawatu :T. Sadler, Robert L. Horslcv. Geraldiuc :J. H. Luko. Oamam :J. Uover. The 1882 Conference will be held at Wellington on January 13 next.

Thi3 day. Mr C. E. Blaner, oil manufacturer, was drowned at Pclichet Bay at two o'clock this morning. He was returning home on horseback. He was insured in the Accident Insurance Fund for £300.

The Otago "Daily Times" is to b; published at a peiiuy from the iirst of r ebruary.

Xhe Inter-provincial cricket match will be played at Christcburch on February 22, 25, and 26. Tobin, of Melbourne, plays for Australia at Canterbury. U.JJ fiAI'HAH i uu. ... ■ mmw

CABLEGRAMS.

[EEUTER'S TELKOBAMS.

EUROPEAN.

THE IRISH QUESTION IN THE COMMONS.

LONDON, Jannary 22. A BILL for tbe adoption of coercive measures in Ireland, was introduced by the Eight Hon. Mr. Forster, Secretary for Ireland, in tho House of Commons !to-day. Amongst the power which it proposes to give the Viceroy, is that of issuing warrants for the arrest and detention of persona suspected of treasonable conduct, and will hold good until October, 1882.

Dr Lyona, member for Dublin, ha» given notice of an amendment of the measure ie» quiring tho Government to carry' out re forms in Ireland, before pucsuing a policy of coercion. In the couise of the speech, which he made in the House to-day Sir Stafford iNorthcote referred ta the remarks of the Secretary for Ireland in introducinfj his Bill, and said that Mr Forgter's facts were eadly convincing as to the necessity for immediate and stringent measures in regard to Ireland.

LAND LEAGUERS' TRIAL.

The trial of the Leaguers at Dublin still proceeds. Judge Fitzgerald finished his summing up to-day. The whole lenor of his address is generally admitted to have been strongly hostile to the accused.

OPERATION AGAINST THE BOERS.

CAPE TOWN, Jan. 24,

News comes to hand from Natal that the Governor (Sir George Colley) has organised a force of one thousand men to operate against the Boers, and has commenced his advance from Newcastle into the Transvaal.

LONDON, Jauuary 24.

la the House of Commons to-day, the Cifrht Hon. W. K. Forster, Chief Secretary for Ireland, asked leave to introduce a Bill empowering a Viceroy of Ireland to issue warrants for tho arreat and detention of all persons suspected of treason, and to take steps to restrict the sale and possession of arms in any district.

THE STRIKE AT LANCASHIRE.

January 15.

40,000 miners at Lancashire have struck in consequence of a dispute with the employers, who refuse to be brought under the operation of thu Employers Liability Act, which provides that Compulsory Dis trict Insurance Funds shall be established to provide for injuries to workmen, to which fund masters and workmen are required to contribute fixed proportions. The commanders cf the naval and mili tary forces in Ireland met at Dublin to arrange the plan of operations.

January 17.

The technical point raised regarding the legality of the evidence tendered by a large number ol witnesses called for the defence of the Land Leaguers was sustained by the Court, and witnesses withdrawn. The Earl of Fortesque having asked the question iv the House of Lords as to what measures were intended to be adopted in carrying out their announced policy of coer cion" in Ireland, E»rl tiranville declined to state the intentions of the Government, He notilied that a bill would be introduced in tho Commons dealing with the whole Irish question, and until that measure wag announced, information as to the further intentions of the Government would not only be premature, but indiscreet. The Government have published an offi cial notification that the cost of the Afghan campaign up to the present amounts to £17,500.

The strike among coal miners in Lanca shire continues, masters having unanimously decided not to yield to the demands of the men, and there is a probability of the dis pute lasting for some time. '1 elegrams from Mexico published in the daily papers mention an ettack made by In dians on a coach in the district. The vehicle was full of passengers, and the attack was so sudden and unexpected that only a feeble resistance could be made by tho passengers, five of whom were killed and several injured. The Indians got clean off.

LONDON, January 17.

It has been decided that certain members from the Cork Land League, who have been instrumental in stirring up sedition in the county, shall be prosecuted. Altogether the Fenians arc unsuccesaful in their attempts to destroy the Salford Mili tary Barracks by means of dynamite. Tho shed was blown to atoms.

The trial ot twenty • six conspirators, arrested at Kolapore, charged with being concerned in the plot to depose the liaja of the district and to massacre the European population resident there, is being pro* caeded with.

The Militia Barracks of Edinburgh have been burned down. It is no doubt the work of an jinceDdiary, and it is suspected to be part of the Fenian scheme to destroy the military barracks and arsenals. The Southport and West Lancashire Bank (Limited) has Rtopped payment

LONDON, January 18.

The relations of Greece and Turkey con. tiuuc strained. The prospect of settlement is more remote than ever. France is averse to any decisive actien on the part of Greece except through the Powers, but the proposals of arbitration on the part of tho Powers has now been abandoned.

'ihe circular note from the Porte pro posing that the Ambassadors of the Powers at Constantinople rhould enter into negotiations with the Turkish Government far the settlement of the Creek frontier difficulty, was considered by the British Cabinet yesterday. The decision come to has not transpired, but it is rumoured that the proposal of Great Britain that the frontier difficulty should bo settled by the arbitration of the Powers, has been finally abandoned.

AUSTRALIAN.

INTERCOLONIAL CONFERENCE.

SYDNEY, January 25.

The Intercolonial Conference met again to-day. '1 he report of the Select Com. mittcc, which was appointed to inquire into the powers possessed by the high Commis sioner for the Western Pacific, was brought up and adopted, with the view to representa tion being made to the Home Government ou the subject. A motion in favour of colonial free trade in wines was introduced, but, after discussion, was rejected. The Question ot the rejection of the Chinese immigration throughout the colonies was again under consideration, and • a considerable difference of opinion on the subject was shown. Victorian arid New South Wales representatives favoured the adoption of the draft Bill which was before the Conference, but the Tasmanian, South Australian, and New Zealand dele gates supimrted the Bill which is in opera tion in Queensland. The report of the committee appointed to prepare a memorial to the Imperial Government on the subject of the Western Australian scheme for the introduction of Chinese was brought up and adopted. It was further decided to1 submit the same to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.

THEATRE ROYAL.

HENKI KETTEN'S PIANO KECITAL.

Me Ketten gave his second recital last evening with an entire change of pro gramme. We were surprised at the absence of Beethoven's name from the programme,, but to-night wo are promised a great treat in the " Sonata Fathetique." The audience were loud io their applause. Mr Ketten's own compositions, a seranadc, " Butterfly Chase," and " Costagne'to," maryels of execution in their way, vrcro most enthusiastically received. Perhaps the most delightful items in the programme _ fee Thalbcre's arrangement of the "Elisird Amour," (Donizetti), and "Auld Boom Gray," (Ketten), which followed ik.^r Ketten is a pianist whom to hear is of itself a lesson in music. We believe that young pupils would derive a special advantage from witnessing even one of his performances. To the inuMc.i! connoiseur it is a rare treat to hear master-pieces interpreted with 6ucli» extraordinary skill. The number of recitals is but limited, and we strongly advise m lovers of music not to miss the opportunity^ of hearing one of the greatest players of tne age.

Novelties in Furnishing Goods.-The ,. Kojal, . Axminster " Carpet with handsome border juw landed, rich in appearance, and as mig as » Turkey Carpet; the •' Worcester" StairCarw* the pile is entirely made of horsehair, pretw shaded border, and is the most durableicarpof lor Btajvs over made, and at a lower vnOß™*? Brussels": £a.ndsome Coverings for DraWUB room. HuitSSjnst opened by G»*ls ll'd's well; these Coverings are> proo: ««sJMt <*°% Bnd havo a pretty around-work « 6"v .„ gold colour, etc., etc.: Handsome HafrTewg Bedsteads now on view. The Bedsteads in Auckland to select from. £ kinds of Household Kurniture at very w prices, and 5 per cent, discount allowed «| r "Kg at U:i.e of purchase. This firm cj«r«»'^ l Drapery and i lothing business on the Co-OPW» live Cash System, marking ttoirgMdß,«^ yery small advance on COSt trustiDg to a, u^ ~, turnover to make it remunerative. *U' GK . t your House from tho City HaU■ A**** .# jck and Crauwell, Propriotors.-I ADTOi^^rf

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 26,



STOCK-TAKING J3AEGAINS. JL> In preparation (or Stock-taking, WILLIAM RATTRAY has HEDUCED THE PRICES OF HIS JiARGE AND WELL-ASSOETED STOCK OP SUMMER fiOSTUMES, "Vf ANGLES, AN© T4JILLINERY, In order to effect a Cleahanoe, COSTUMES at 12s 6d Kbduckd to 9a 6d COSTUMES at 19s Gd Bkducbd to la 3 COSTUMES at 25s ■ Keduced to 19s Od COSTUMKS at 30b Übddckd to 203 COSTUMES at 353 Reduced to 28j Cd COSTUMES at Jus ! r.KDUOBD to 37S (id MANTLES and MIMJNKKY arc Reduced in Bitnilar proportions, AT WILLIAM "OATTKAY'S Costume, Mantlb, Millinbby, & Gbnehai, Dbapkrv Establishmknt, ] NKW ZKALAND HOUSE, 66, QUEBN-STrtBET, AUCKLAND. I



Special Advertisements. o UK ANNUAL OHPJSTMAS SALE WH'L COMMENCE ON MONDAY, 20TH INST. THE GOODS AVILL BK OFFKUED AT pOST pitlCE! FOll A FEW WEEKS ONLY I IN Order to Clear Heavy Stocks IMPOKTEHS OV drapery and clothing, queen-strkkt. Auckland, tf.fi,—A To Goods will be entered during the Sale. STRANGERS AND TRAVELLERS v'lsltinK Auokland will find tho LARGEST OUTFITTING STOCK IN THE COLONy To Solect Irom at THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. Thousands of Cuatomors testify to tho QOI'EBIOB QUALITY & TftlTTINa Of the Garments made by thoni. The Stock o£ SHIRTS, TIKS, HATS, and HOSIERY, is very largo, and inoludes a CHOICES ASSORTMENT OF N OVjS L TJIE S FOR TIIE HOLIDAYS. A special supply of PORTMANTEAUX BAGS, BUGS, and all Travelling Requisites for Tourists. AUCKLAND BRANCH: Queen-street (opposite Theatre Royal), And at Albort-Btreet, Thames. J. FITZSIMONS. Manaoer mHS MERIDEN BRITANNIA CO, MANUFACTURERS OF THB HIGHEST GRADE OF SILVER PLATED WARK, OTH ON NICKEL SILVER AND WHITE MKTAL. Sample Rooms and Offices—ilG, East Fourteenth street, Union Square, New York. Faotories—West Meriden, Connecticut. Sole Agents or tho North lilanfl, "" *.R. MORRIN ■JYI" ILNE & fIHOYOE HAVE NOW RKOBnKD, I'ER STEAMER, NEW OATCAKE CLOTH NEW FIGURED SATTKENS NEW PLAIN SATTEENS NEW CHECKED SATTEEN NKW-SPUN SILK HOSK NEW LISLE HOSE NEW COTTON HOSE NEW MILLINERY NEW HATS AND BONNETS NffiW FANCST GOODS GENHRALLY. TVT ILNE & riHOYUE, QCBEN & WKIiESLEtf BTRKKTS. AUSTRIAN BENT-WOOD FURNI TURK—A Ltirue Shipment just to hand, light snd ntronß, suitable for Breakfast, Sitting, Dining, or Drawing-room (Black, Walnut, and Li(?ht Colours. GARLICK & CRANWELL, City Hall Furnishing Arcade, Queen-atreet, Auckland. CARPETS.— Tho Largest Stock in the Pro vinco to select from—all kindc. Tapestry, from 2a lid; Brussels, from is lid; Kid derminster, Felt, and Jute. Tho New Worcester Stair Carpet, made of Hoksr Hair, just received—tho most durable Carpet over made. GARLICK & CRANWKLL. TJEOKOOM FUKNITURE.-A Groat Variety JO always ready for delivery, to snit all claaecs. Chests of Drawers, Waabstaods, Toilet Tables and Wardrobes in various woods, Glasses and Toiletware. Bedding of all kinds and sizes; Spring Mattresses. GARLICK fc CRANWKLL. EXHIBITION Designs in Iron Bodsteads— Wo keeD tbe Greatest Variety of Iron Bedsteads In Town, and are Importers direct from the manufacturers. Hand some Wood Bedsteads from our own Factory. QARLICK & ORANWKLL. /"-IARLICK & CRANWKLL keep such a XX Large Assortment of General Household Furniture tout you can Furnish a House throughout from their etock at a day's notice. T\RAWING-KOOM Suites in stock, suitable XJ for a Cottage or a Mansion, all uphol- Btered by oursolves and guaranteed. Suites for Dining and Sitting Kooms in various styles. OARLICK & CRANWKLL. ONLY Warehouse in Town conducted on the London System, combining all depart-, monts of Furnishing, Drapery, and Clothing. CITg HALL ARCADE. FIVB Per Cent Caßh Discount on all kinds of Furniture, Carpets, Matting, Floorcloths, Ironmongery, Toiletware, and Brush ware, GAELICK & CRANWELL. T>OOK CATALOGUKS.jpost free or on applica- X> tion. to those intending to Furnish. Esti mates and designs given. Garnet:) mode up. Linoleum and Oilcloths laid. Needle work mounted. All kinds of U) holstery and Cabinet-work by first-class v orkmen INSPECT OUR STOCK: ABE JUARQE3T IN AuCKLAND ! GAitLICK & CRANWELL, CITY HALL ARCADE UEKN-STREET &LOBNE-STBKET, AUOKLAKD. A pURE riASH grSTE.\I / p.\ ALL DRAPERS' & CLOTHING / C.S. \ AT \ - /CO-OPERATIVE CASH \ G'C/ PRICES, \y AT THB r(ITY TTALL ARCADE, GARLICK & CRANWELL, Proprietors.



ttT I N X h & ITALL. HAVE REMOVED FfiOM SHORTLAND-STREET TO TEMPORARY PREMISES IN FORT STREET, OPPOSITE COCHKANE AND SON'S AUCTION MAET, AND WILL CONTINUE THKIR CHEAP SALE I FOR A FEW WEEKS LONGER, TO CLEAR SURPLUS STOCK. THEY WILL BEMAIN IN FORT-STREET DURING THB RE-BUILDING OF THEIB WARE HOUSE IN SHOBTUND.SXKEET, cttt^r^wM.;Ea^pryAi<, ;■■• i °H»»



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Tho four of death Is an instinctive prlnolplo of human life, and its apprehension tho porvading idea of human nature. Yet such ii our incon sistency, that in tho fnco of theso dread al&rmp, wo aro prone to neglect tho means of warding off the inevitable l."suo men will suffer, und pro crastinate from day to day In availing them selves of tho moans of relief. They will dovelop acute symptoms of disease, a3d wait patiently until they become chronic. Within their very grasp, for instance, is Udolpho Wolfo'a Schlo dam Aromatic Schnapps, as often it In permitted to elude their roacn, until—too late