SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

orair w .m ß . T ,lThlßKvonln(?,B3l HIGH WATKRJ^ T(> . mon . ow MornlnKißi{ j BUNBRT.-Thls Kvenlnß, 7.7 BUNKIBK.—To-Morrow Moraine. 4.39 MOON'S AQK.-Last Quarter, 11th, 7.U a,m.

ARRIVALS.

liABT KVKNINO.

Modora, son., Bubrltaky, from Awanui

TO-DAY. Fanny Kelly, ketch, WUUanß.from Whtgtraroa Christina, schooner. Bvanson, from Kusswi oienelff, 8.8., Stophonson, from Tauronga Flngal, 8.5., Peterson, from Mercury Bay To Anau, m* Carey, from KussoU

DEPARTURES.

tABTKVKNING, Bantu Cras, hetoh, Ayroo. Tor Tairua Hjroa, brig, Wobor, (or Kaluara

TO-DAY.

To Anau, s.s,, Carer, Cor Southern ports

The barquo IJoongana has entored out at the tSustoma for Newcastle.

The brigantlne Aurora was towed Into Talrun by tho 8,8. Fingal on Tuesday evening last.

Tha sohoonors Kenllworth and Taurarga were loading at Tairua yestorday. The three-masted sohoonor Know completed her loading at Tairua and was ready to sail tor Sydney yesterday. The S.S. Fln«al arrived from Mercury Bay early this morning, with 49 coses (ram, 2 bulls. 2 tons Bundrios, and ono passenger— Mr Symonds.

Tha s.s. Te Anau left for Melbourne and Soathern ports at 10 o'clock to day. Passengers (or Melbourne: Mr and Mrs J. Kobortson. For South: Mr and Mrs Marks, MnsU.V. Shannon, Mrs Sheath and 2 Borvants. Mrs Brown, child. and a servants. Mrs Herd, Messrs Jobton, Pow derlll, J. Burif, Townsend, X, E. Brown, and Captain Hume.

The s.fc Qleue'K arrived from Tanrantta this morning, and after discharges hor oargo o( cattle at the Tumaki came tip to the wharf in tie afternoon. Cargo: 60 sacks maiue, 80 head cattle, 6 pigs, 11 bags gam, 1 ton sundries. Passengers: Mrs Boylan, Mrs Buokwortb, Judge Wilson, General Skod&rt, Messrs Pagat, Barton, Hawkos, Foster, A. Ynio, Home, Moore, Bull, Bnokworth, Vlcery, B< anett, Boylan, Douglas, MoLflsD, Chadwiok, and Craig.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Hannah Mokau, s.s,, Dale, from Wattara

DKPARTURK3. Italia Rookh, e.g., Robertson, for Walta.ro

Tha b,s. Penguin which loft tor the South yesterday morning conveyed the following passengers:—Miss Jamieson, Rev. T. W. Dunn, Messrs Gordon, Klphlnstone, Smith. Gilmour, J. Mnrrfty, B. Davtes, J, Taylor, Dood, and Sergeant Marton.

The s,b. Hannah Mokau arrived from Waitara at 5 o'clocs yesterday afternoon, with 2 horses, 18 h«ad cattle, and five packages butter. She tuts to return thither this afternoon at 5 o'olootc.

The&B. Macgregor is expeoted to arrive some feme to-morrow morning Irom Wanganui. She v announced to leave again at 1 o'clook to morrow afternoon for Waitara.

The so. LaUa Bookh left for Waitara at 11 a.m. today, with 200 pieces timber, 50 sacks bonooußt, 8 Backs oysters, 3 casos earthenware, 3 OMoa boots, i cases tobacco, S sooks potatoes, 3 oaaks currants, 5 S-ohosts tea, and 13 packages Bundrieb.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, yostorday. Sailed: Oreti, c.a,, for Auckland, via Host Gout ports; Wairoa, ship, for London,

Poav Chalmkhs, yesterday. Arrived : Hally Bayley from Ivaipara. Bailed: Arawata, for Northern Ports. Pasaen gors for Auckland: Mr and Mrs GlUies and Family', Mrs Q. Leslie, Minn Kennedy, Mr and Mrs Osborne and two ohlldron. For Sydney: Mr Molntosb, Dunbdin, this day. The Ship Taranaki is at the Heads (all well).

COMMERCIAL.

KvßNimj Star Office, Thursday.

MeKira &. Ooobrano and Son sold allotments G, 10, and U, section 11, Itomuera, containing 13 acres 1 road 8 perohes, having a frontage to Hobson'a Bar Hoad, (or £1,300, , , A. BUCKLAND'S REPORT. At tbo Haymnrket on Tuesday lost, bides and efclas wore in less than usual number, but in brisk enquiry, and the Improved prices of tile previous week sustained. There waa in addition to the usual sale above 100 lota o( wool in bags land bales; those also fully maintained previous values. The late rains nave occasioned an im proved demand for store catties; and both at Waiukn and Pukekohe oattlo brought forward j»nd the yards were well filled) round ready Buyers at a perceptible advance over late markets.

Mail Notice.

MAIM WIU, CW3E AB DNDER,-

This Day. „ „:■ For Taaranna. (mtnemutn, And Opotlki.rpor Glauo g, at 1 p.m.

Fhidav, '9th Instant. Por Whltianfei. pqr Dream, at 10 a.m, For Tairua, por Meroury, at 11 a.m. For Waitara, per Maogregor. at U a.ni. For,Whangsroa, per Fanny Kelly, at 3 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 1 p.m. For Tair.ua, par Adah, at 1 p.m. For Whangarel Heads. Parua. Walpa, Whan garol, Tangihua, and Mangapal, per Argyle, at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 6.30 p.m.

Saturday, 10th instant. For Walwera, Mahnrangl, Matakana, Manga wal,&c per Roso Casey, at 10 a.m. . Monday, 12th Instant.

For Russell and Eawakawa, por Arawata, For Kusaoll, Kawafcnwa. Wang&roa, and 1 Mongonul, pec Qlonolg, at i p.m.

For Australian Colonies, par s.s, City of Now York, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu, ■ , For Lovuka, and Suva, por TafnrO'a, throe days after her arrival. For Taranakl and aoutiiarij ports, per Hawoa, immodlarely after arrival ol City ot Now Sforfc.

S. B. 8138, Chief Postmaster. Chief Poet-offloe. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

December 8, issi.

Supporters ol Mr V. J. Moss's candidature for Parnell, 7.80 p.m.

Albert Halt-Supporters of Sir George Grey's candidature for City Hast, 7.30 p.m.

M* 5, M. Clark's Cpmtnlttee—Comfnittoe Room, High street, 7.38 p.m.

Temperance Hals—Supporters of Mr Poaoosk's candidature for City North, 7.30 p.m, Onehwnga Masonic Hall—Mr Owon MoQoo and top Electors ot Manuksn, 8 p.m.

Lorne-Btreot'HaU-Mr J. M. Clark and tho Electors ot City Ka'st, 8 p.m. St James's Sail—DrWalUs and tho Electors of City West, 8 p.m.

St\ David's School-room, Rden Terrace—Mr J. A. Tolo and Eden Electors, 8 p.m.

St. Luke's Presbyterian Churoh. Remuera— Locturoon "Mozart," by Rev. T, MoKenrie Fraaer.S p.m.

Newmarket Hall—Mr Rhodes's Conoort and Ball, 8 p.m. North ShoreSchool-room-MrGordonGoooh's Staging Class, S p.m.

Y.MCA.-Devotional Meeting, 7.30 p,m.

Marriage.

BIROH-BINKS.-On Doeember 7th, at St. John's Chnroh, Inveroarglll, by tho Rev. J. Tanner. Heorgo Aitkenson Birch, manager of the Colonial Banlt ot New Zealand, Ifcver cargill, to Dora Bicks, yonnaest daughter of tho lato William Rattray, ot Auokland.

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

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1881.

For the causa that lacks aulitance, For the wtonj; that needs resistaoc For tba future in the dislancet And the eood that we can do.

Fellow EltctOrs.—lu a series of eight articles we have endeavoured to place before you the great issues you have to decide to-morrow. The task has been dis charged with a profound sense of its gravity. It remains now to review in briet what has already passed. The subject was opened with an appeal to you, the electors of the city and suburbs, to reflect earnestly upon the greatness of the responsibility which a universal suffrage imposes upon a people. Would that any words oE ours now could impress this thought more deeply upon the mind of every man on the eve of the day upon which Hew Zealand will select her law-givers. Throughout the week, every artifice that electioneer ing experience could suggest . has been employed to anticipate and cheat the ballot. Wo doubt not that promises against conscience have been extorted by the weight of personal influence. This solicitation and touting is an infringement oi the spirit of tbo ballot. It is wrong; and we are sorry that ouatom has made the practice so general. But a promise thoughtlessly and weakly given shall not protect the elector from facing fairly in the polling booth his duty to bis country and fellow men. ■ That duty the law has wisely made strictly sacred between himself and his own conscience. No human soul beiide can or dare intrude there. Some working-men are afraid that there is a secret key by which their votes may become known. They may dismiss any such thoughts ; the ballot is absolutely silent as the graVe. So great has beoa the conviction of noblo men that its secret shall be in violable that, to a system which defies the prying of the unscrupulous, there has been added the severe penalties of the criminal law. The man who seeks to pry into the secrets of the ballot-box is a common criminal who justly may be made to expiate his despicable crime in gaol. Therefore, the full responsibility of your acts to-morrow is laid directly on your own consciences. Quit yourselves like men animated with a sense of your indwelling nobility as the true rulers of your country. Cast from you with scorn all wretched self-interests, and petty personal likes or dislikes, raise yourselves nigh above such things in the thought that you are discharging a great right for which your forefathers have bled, and remember that you arc answerable to your God and your country alone. City East.

la the second article we placed before you the issues in City East. Time has only served to intensify the convictions then expressed. While regretting the circum stances that hod led up to the contest, we pointed out that the eyes of .the entire colony were watching with interest the issue; and that it would be accepted as a test of the feelings of the people of Auck land towards Sir George Grey. Thinking at that time, in consequence of the imperfect reports of the speeches at the nomination, that the conflict was the outcome of a series of unfortunate accidents, which everybody regretted, we expressed sorrow that the election must deprive Auckland of one of two men whom the citizens would desire to gee in Parliament. The publication of Mr Clark's speech, however, throws a new light upon the matter. It shown that his I candidatute Avas intended, as it will doubt- I leas be viewed throughout New Zealand, ,as a deliberate challenge. Mx Clatk Btates ' that after resolving tor various reasons not to come forward, he was largely influenced in altering that decision, because "I felt , that it would "be worth sacrificing gome thing, either other work or personal con vemenee, ii it woio possible to show to New Zealand by your votes thatGreylam was dead, of, it not dead, dying." That there should ba no mistake about the full intent of this passage we find further on the sentences in which Sir George Grey is accused of sympathising with murder,and in which there is applied to him the adage " set a thief to catch a thief," illustrated by an explanatory foot-note, and winding up with the appeal, "I call upon you I now by your votes to enable him to retire to the Kawau,from tho retirement of which it is a pity he over emerged." Barely pardonable, when addressed in the hoat oi a nomination speech to a distinguished statesman, bordering on seventy years of age, the greater part or whose life has been spent in arduous public service,the re-publication of these statements nearly a week afterwards, without a note of retraction or regret will, we believe, be disapproved of by the entire community. Mr Clark may have been animated by a wish to act straightforwardly in re-producing the speech exactly as itwas delivered, withoutexciaion; but it would have been wiser to have with drawn those passages andinseitsdan explana tory note. That is, indeed, unless Mr Clark really harbours such feelings in his heart towards his opponent and now asks the electors of City East to come forward and approve and ratify them by their votes. We cannot believe this to be his intention. Nevertheless, the re-publication and non withdrawal incorporates the charges with the challenge. Here, then, the people of City Kast are asked deliberately to pronounce a judgment like this upon the man who set out in early life to explore the wilds; of Australia, who courageously pressed on alone through the desert when all hope had failed his sick and dying expe dition, and brought them succour; who ad ministered the Government of South Am. tralia so wisely that he was sent to New Zealand when the mere handful of colonists were iv peril from a hostile native popula tion", and who personally defended them; whose brilliant achievements are a house hold word in South Africa, where ho suc cesstnlly coped with a widespread Kaffir rebellion, and established institutions that endeared him to the European and native races; whose name is written on almost every page of New Zealand hisfSry; who in private life is known to every

citizen of Auckland for tho studious habits and refined tastes of an English gentleman; and whose eloquent voice still rings from end to end ot New Zealand on behalf of its people. The electors of City Bast are asked to go up for the Wilful purpose of expelling this man from Parliament >. on them is thrown the task of refusing to accept him as an Auckland member, of silencing his voice and heap- i ing gratuitous contumely on bis bowed' head. Well, let those who like 'such an office go and do it, but we cannot believe, the electors of City East will bring so much j shame and ridicule on the city as the vejee-! tion of Sir George Grey would entail, j Whether looked at troni that spirit which! warns us against committing a grave Wroilg,! or from tho most degrading motives of self-; interest, the act appears to us one of; sheer suicide, - j 'City North,

In this 'constituency w« tvJblc kriowlcdgc of the fact that there are important city interests to protect Obedient to the lines that \Yoro laid down in tho. outset, we examined the candidates imd concluded i that Mr Peacock wiva the best man to represent the district. Professing a tho roughly Literal creed, he £s ft, man of good talents, and welt acquainted with the commercial and industrial require merits of ,th» city. His, prcsauce fn the House Would relieve Sir George Grey, as member for City East, of those worries which the small affairs constantly arising in tho city and requiring attention in Parliament, 'guMI. It would absolve him from, tha uncongenial, oiuoe of knocking at tUo Ministerial door for things which the city has a right •to ask, but which, in the order of Parliamentary custom, require lobbying to obtain. There are tho questions of the San l'rancisco mail servico and tho division of tho now loan, which call for the energies and know ledge of good business men. These things must not bo overlooked in making up the roll of our representatives. The interests of all classes—capitalist, merchant, trades man, mechanic, and labourer, are benefitted by all that benefit's the city—their interests are common \ and believing that Mr Pea* cocks's return would, aid those ends, we said so, And se'o ho reason now to change that opinion. Mr W. L. Roes hae already packed up hia carpet-bap, nnd gone back to his own homo at Gisbofno, and goodness knows when the electors will have a chance of consulting him again, cither -with regard to the redress of their grievances, or thtdue representation of the large raid growing interests of the city. No passing popular cry can blind us to tho true issue fore, or restrain us from stating a plain convic tion, City West.

In City West, there appeared a tendency to place personal above public grounds in the choice of a representative. One of the candidates, Mr Laing, has since passed out of the field; it is unnecessary, therefore, to say more about him. In the case of Mr Fleming tlio personal clement has entered more largely even tlwn in tho other. It is from no denire to say unkind things of that gentleman that we repeat that his candida ture for Parliament has been a huge mis take. He is thoroughly unadapted either I>V natural gifts or training {or the position. Nor is it from any love of Dr. Wallis tbilt we repeat that the votes Riven solely on public grounds, and wfth a view to the creditable representation of Auckland in Parliament must bo divided solely between DrWall'sandMrDargaville. Wehaveshown that Dr. Wallis bus completely misrepre sented the constituency on several most important questions, and that such conduct should be punished, Ho has promised to meet thesis charges to-night, and we hope that those of the electors who have resolved to condone the past and vote for him will attend his meeting and exact pledges out of which even he can extract no double meaning. For our own part, the manly, straightforward speech of Mr J. M. Dargavillc last Tuesday has removed any scruple we may have entertained about the wisdom of giving him a trial as a new member for the city. We believe ho is thorough in his Liberalism,. and would represent the city ably; that he would be no mean acquisition of strength in our battle against the South, and that the electors of Auckland would have no cause whatever to regret the circumstances that made him their member. Selecting the best representative and most capable man, the choice falls decisively upon him. Other Seats. The reasons for determining that there was no reason why the electors of Kdea or Pamell should change their present repre sentatives were published too recently to re quire re-stating. The opposition in Manukau against Sir G. M. O'Rorke is too ridiculous for serious consideration, Mr McGeo has volunteered a letter on the subject in another column, which would have de molished any doubt.had we entertained any, of the strict justice of our former remarks. Mr Alison's meeting at Dcvonport on Tues day should also have satisfied that gentle man's friends that they are doing him no kindness and the electorate and Auckland Provincial district a great injury by voting for him. Conclusion.

We promised in the announcement of these articles to review the 'candidates in tho field with so much of impartiality as it is possible to command by a perfect freedom from party dictation or the solicitation of cliques, factions, and private interests. The promise has been faithfully redeemed. Those to whom truth is unpalatable appear to have winced under its narration. That was inevitable. But the attacks of men whose daily weapons arc the vilification of opponents merely because they do not agree, we sweep away with a contemptuous wave of the pen. Mr Keen's habit ia to attack virulently everyone who fails to see in his bearing and transactions that angelic purity which he has discovered in himself. Were we disposed to take up like weapons it would be a comparatively easy thing to retaliate in terms that would leave the victim writhing with pain long after the election for City North is forgotten. But it is not our pre sent mood. Living and working day by day in tho full blaze of public opinion, we are content to leave our record of labour on behalf of the poor, the oppressed, the interests ot human liberty, and popular rights, beside the blatant demagogism of Mr W, L. Rees, Let the public judge between us. The STAR ha« beeu made what it is, not by any individual effort, but by the support of tho masses of the people, and there is no division of interests—what ever there may be occasionally of opinion— between us. But enough of this; the causes of bitterness among those who last night assailed the Stab are understood. If the unpalatable truths thrust home operate i iavouramy upon their future careers, there ] will be no cause for regret on either side, t

1 The electors have bad during these elec tions the fullosfc opportunity of hearing, I seeing, and examining the candidates. It is now their duty to pass judgment. I We nave not sought to coerce or direct, but to aid their decision. The lines were laid I down distinctly enough, and have sever beep deviated from. We undertook to review such knowledge of the candidates as a long observation of public matters had placed in our possession, and then not to shrink from pronouncing a clear and decided opinion. It is now for the electors to play their part. As men sworn to judge righteously they must weigh carefully every' circumstance and fact which the speeches of the candidates and the criticism of tbo public press has afforded for,their guidance; and having thereupon formed their own conscientious conclusions-not ours, or the opinion of the canvasser who last button-holed them in the street—but their own, let them enter the polling booths and do their duty. The approval of their own consciences and a satisfaction that they have been (animated by true feel ings of patriotism is all they have to care tor.

It is the intention of Harr Carl Schtnitt to form a singing class amongst the German residents in Auckland, Ho made a pro position to that effect at the meeting of the German Club last night, and it was grate fully accepted. The membership roll is now open, and gentlemen who intend to join should send in their names without delay. A party start this evening for the Hot Lakes, on business connected with the new town at Rotorua - consisting of Dr. Hector, F.R.E.S., Dr, Campbell, Dr. Lewis, H.M.S. Cormorant, Mr Fenton, N.L.C., Mr Hales, C.E., Mr Smith, Chief Sur veyor, and others.

The Roman Catholic Mission Services at St. Patrick's Cathedral and the surround ing Catholic churches have been well attended both morning and evening. These services will be continued during the present week, morning at 6 o'clock, and evening at 7.30, and will be finally closed ou Saturday evening next.

Messrs A. Saunders and Charles Alexan der report that applications for 59 935 shares in Fisher and Co. (Limited) r ere received. We nnderstand that a meeting of provisional directors took place this morning, and are informed that allotment notices will be iasued without any unneces sary delay.

Mr Edmund MahoneY) of this city, hns received intimation of the fact that he hae successfully passed the senior examination for general knowledge, He Vrill shortly go up for his 'examination in legal knowledge. •TotheEdttdr: Bir,—Allow me to state th;> t the paragraph and telegram appearing in this day's " Herald " Ireferrhig to the case Kees V. JBarket are not only misleading bul as to Some'of the allegations tlferctn con tained false. The Cpftrt o! A^poal has not decWtecl the fefiso, anA ft is Si precisely the the Bame position as it was immediately after the trial in June last. Mr Rccs did not repudiate tho mortaoge, f6r the pending action is Wt>ed oh his admission of its exc cutiotir. Neither time nor Space will allow me to correct other ihftdSttracics.—l am, Sec, Ei>. X, Tvfetß.

At ft, meeting of the stlaronolldefs o! the Alburnia Gold Mining Company, held this afternoon, it was agreed to havo the Com paoy. \(t»und up, and th'c directors \verc authorised to sell or transfer to a new Company, to be formed under the provisions of the Joint Stock Compapy's Act with a capital 6f 12,000 shares of £1 oach, 8,000 shares of which shall bo considered to be paid up and allotted to tho shareholders pro rota.

To the Editor : Sir,—As your correspon dent, allow me to cay : Mr Alioon's statc rneot at Devonporfc last night, that the re port of tho iiclcuavillc meeting was one sided, m.ty be according to his opinion, but 1 am informed by many electors who were present that it is substantially correct. When Mr Allison further states that it was written by Mr Hurßl, 1 can only say that he lies — uiule'v a mistake. Mr Hurst was as ignorant aa Mr Allison that there whs a cliiel niuong Ih'em taking iiotcsjudgiug fiom his remarks that thero wero no reporters present.—YoUrs, etc., E. Hadkill, 7th December.

The incumbency of Sti Mary's, Parnell, which J)r. Mailnsell resigns in February next, will be offered to tho Kqv. John Still, M.A., now Vicar of Poyntbn in Cheshire, Mr Still, it will bo recollected was associ ated with Bishop Selwyn in the Melanesian Mission, and was mentioned rome time ago in connebticu with St. John's College. Whether Mr Still will sec his way clear to come to St. Mary's is somewhat "doubtful, for we learn on good authority that he has received two other good odors, ono in the Diocese of Wellington, and tho other in that of Chriatchurch. The reverend gentleman's reply canrjot bo received for nt least two mouths, aud probably three will elapse before his decision is definitely known.

We are glad to hear that Messrs J. Ci CAmpbcll and Walter Dignanjhave passed the law preliminary examination.

At the meeting ot the Auckland Presbytery after we went to press yester day, tho clork read a letter from the junior clerk of tho Assembly, announcing certain business to bo laid before tho l'rcsbytery : —The Barrier Act, "Authority to students to marry hud baptise in certain cases," " Anent locating tho Assembly at Welling ton," " Offer of Professor Sauds to teach theological classes." It was resolved that ministers should lay tho abovo measure beforo Kirk session, who should report to a special meeting, to be held before the session of the Assembly (11th of January). Messrs Macky, McCallttm, Me- Kinhy, J. Bruoe, and Mcluto«h were nomi nated to represent the Presbytery at the General Assembly, The Rev, Mr McCal lum moved, " That the Presbytery petition the Legislature to institute and endow a university with tbe usual faculty of avU at Auckland."—Deferred until next meeting of tho Presbytery. Kov, Mr McCallum also gave notice of an overture to the Assembly with reference to marriage with deceased wife's sister,

A highly interesting limelight exhibition and concert was given in the Newton West school-room on Tuesday evening in connec tion with the Arch Hill Wosleyan Sunday school. After the usual devotional exor cises, Mr Thomas Buddie informed the meeting that the school had only been four ' months in existence under the present management, and thai the secretary, Mr G. Sinnett, had therefore no report to pre sent beyond stating that tbo school com menced with 89 scholars, and now had over 70, with an average attendance of 51, thus showing that progress was being made. The object of holding the anniversary on that occasion was to raise funds to meet the requirements of tno school, as well as to fix the anniversary for about the same time as under the previous management. Tho chairman then called upon three of tho ischolars to sing "Angel Voices," after which the Maori students from the Three Kings rendered, " There is lioom Enough For All," to the satisfaction of tbe audi ence. The exhibition of a scries of Ameri can and English views by Mr Winstono fol lowed. The students sang two pieces, en titled, " Hurrah," and " The Word and tbe Look,'' after which a number of views of an amusing character were shown and fully appreciated. Tbe glee, "We Rock Away on the Billows," oy the students, and a vote of thanks to them for their valuable services, to Mr Buddie for presiding, and to Mr Winstonc for the interesting exhibition, terminated a very pleasant cveuiug's enter tainment. The attendance was very good.

The Elections—Tho Result of the PolUnn-The Straight Tips. Soo To-morrow'a Observer."

Political Pot Pourbi—Tit-bits from tho Hustings. Sea To-morrow's " Observer."

Horrors of a l.unatio Asylum— Srartliiig Revelations by a Saoo Man, too Tomorrow's "Observer.

A lecture will be delivered this evening at St. Luke's Chnrch, Romuora. by tho Key. T. MoKenzle Frszer, on "Mozart," with vocal and musical Illustrations. The proceedings will bo commencod at 8 o'clock precisely by tho choir.

T HE PROPHET MOTU'S MEETING.

(Fbom Our Owh Correspondent.)

PUNGAREHU, this day. YOUR correspondent has just returned from Motu's meeting at To Punohu. There were the usual number present, and tho food was served in the general manner. When it was placed on the ground ia the meeting-house the master of ceremonies proclaimed that it was for tho people of both races of this land, and was presented by Motu from his love to all irrespective of raco. The pipes of those smoking were then taken away, and the food was dis tributed ; a special dish being apportioned ito your correspondent. Atcr all was con sumed and the mats swept, Motu made his | appearance; and, after sitting silent at tbo ' toble, commenced speaking. It was thought | that something might be eaid at this meeting of more importance than usual, ia consequence of tho takjn# of their jfguns and the survey of the land. The whole of an hour's speech may bo summed up ia these words: " Through tho evil dene us, good baa come. Be resigned ; all will yet be well." Wete I to write all he spoke it would not amount to mare than this.

Mr Parris is reported to be at Stoney River interviewing some of the native owners of the laud to be surveyed, and a feeling of sourness is expressed oy the great bulk of the natives that he does not come to their head-quarters and interview the whole tribe, instead of arranging with a few of his particular friends. .Notwithstanding the doubt in which the natives rest in regard to the intentions of the Government with respect to their land, no other feeling but one of resignation exists. The land cur rounding upunake givon back to Wi King and his tribe is to be Cut up and leased to Europeans under^tne provisions of the West Coast Reserves Bill.

The camp at Parihaka was shifted to-day. There are already three billiard whares on the ground in full play. Preparations are being made by the natives for the usual monthly meeting on the 17tli, but it is pro bable that if any native should attempt to address the assembly he wi'l be arrested. At present all are in suspense, awaitine some fresh development from tho expected return of natives. I may say that two Waikato men who were taken North have already come back. The sentries placed on the main road are inoperative, as a proven tstive to the return of any, so many native (racks existing.

MASONIC BALL.

A GRAND ball was held last evening in the Choral Hall, in celebration of the opening of the new Masonic Hall, in Princes-street. We learn that about 150 couples were in the hall, which was gaily lighted and decorated for the evening by a special committee, viz, Captain Fennel, and Messrs Slator and Owen Humphreys. The various represen -1 tative flags and emblems were shewn off to great advantage, having been placed with much taste. The accompanying music was contributed by Mr- Eady's band. The dancing was most satisfactory, the first quadrille set was led off by the Hon. Frederick Whitaker, Mr and Miss Lodder, Mr and Mrs L. I). Nathan, and Mr M. Niccol and Mrs Slator. Mr Canning catered for the refreshments.

GAS EXPLOSION AT THE PETROLEUM WORKS.

(D*T TEtHtekAPH.^OwN teOßtttiSi'dNtiENT.)

tIISIiORNE, this day; Alt alarming ckplosioh of gas tOdfc p'lacb at the Southern Cross PctitJleurn Com pany's Works ton Friday list. It appears that ttith careful working tho rock was safoly reached at one hundred and twenty five feet. A very okctilleiH shOw of oil continued in tutt bore. In the middle of the night all hands were roused by the violence of tho outburst Of gii'fl, and After examina tion it was Fi>nM thai beyond thb scare nothing fiwro serious had happened than the smashing of the SeVeft inSh ciiblo used in the tube, wl Speared in considerable quantities at one hundred feet.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN UPPER SYMONDS-STREET.

£3,000 Worth of Froperttf Destroyed*

At (inaVter-past three this moniing a most destructive tiro broke out and consumed two larse stores and dwelling-Bouse in Upper Symonds-atrcct.

It originated in a shed in tlin occupation of Mr Tyre, lato Robertson Bros., and from thence communicated with tbd store, which has only lately tleen re-built with brick frontage, occupied by Mr Uilmdur, draper, &o.

This building was in a few minutes ono mass of ilnmcs, and it was with dillieulty that the occupants—Mr and Mrs Gilinour— escaped with little moro than their night dresses. Tbo intense heat from tint build ing speedily ignited the store of Mr Tyre, late Robertson Bros., which is a largo wooden building of two Btorics, and of four teen years' standing, The brigade under Superintendent Hughes, also the Salvage Corns under Cap tain Butler, together with a large body of police, arrived on the tceno about 35 minute* after tho lirst alarm, but the buildings being on the high level, the water was with great diiliculty thrown from n small jet, but all chance of saving both these large stores was unavailing. Their attention was therefore directed to a cottuga south of Mr GilmourV, occupied by Mr Lincoln as a dwelling houso. This g'onrlcmnn had fortunately removed all his furniture, and this saved him considerable loss, as ho wns uuinsurcdi A quaiitity of stock was removed from both stores, by the many willing hands who risked their lives by entering the buildings while in flames. When thu llames were at their highest, considcrablo fear was entertained that the firo would spread from Mr Lincoln's to a new shop' now in erection, and had it done so the Queen's Hotel must certainly havo been consumed j and great praiso ia due to the Fire Brigade for the manner in which they worked. Tho insurances are as follow:— Mr Tyre's Stock, £800} building, £450, Standard; etaUes and baKory,£loUiusamo ollice.

Gilmour's stockj £1,200, in the United, of which £300 was re-insured in the Northern, £300 in the Norwich Union, and £300 iv tbo Union. Gilmour's building, £450 in the National. Uilniuur has also an insurance on stock of £200 in tho Colonial. Lincoln's cottage, £200 in the National.

THE WELLINGTON SWEEP CASES.

[by telegraph.—own correspondent],

WELLINGTON, this day. On the Ist inst., I telegraphed yen that the detectives had made a ruid on those who took part in sweeps at tho Hull races, and that the Dames of some influential citizens, including tho Speaker of tho Legislative Council, had been taken down with a view to their prosocutiou in the Magistrates' Court. £iin.ce thoa people have been anxiously waiting for tho cases to be tried, but there is no sign of action on the part of the police. Had half-a-dozen Chinamen been caught napping, or a bookmaker or two, they would most likely have long ago figured the magistrate, but some very largo fish have fallen into the police, and tho authorities don't exactly know what to do with them. Indeed, I |have juit learned that tbo haul is larger than most people dream of, for it includes no less a personage than Lady Hamilton Gordon, besides the wife of a colonial lord, and the better halves of some leading citizens, who were observed amusing themselves on the Grand Stand with a harmless little flutter on tho leading events of tbo day. This doubtless accounts for the inactivity of tho authorities. A kororo is being held at present between the Guv eminent and tho lnw officers on tho subject of the prosecution, and the chances seem to be in farour of letting them alone. If, however, it is found desir able to make an example which shall bo a light to lighten the darkness of lovors of sweepstakes, it will be interesting to note if any of the offenders will bo made scapegoats for the purgation of tho sins-of thoso who sit in high place?. It would bo somewhat unique to eec Lady Gordon in- Court, with the Speaker of the Council supporting her on the right, and the sporting proprietor of an apple-stall on the left, while asked to plead to a charge so horrible. '

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.-This Day.

(Before J. E. Macdonald, Ksq., R.M.) JUDGMENTS FOB PLAINTIFFS.

Somorileld and Leek v. D. Malono, olaim £7 0$ lOd, goods, costs £218s (Mr Lusk for plaintiffs); William Thome v. A. W. Bromfleld (Tauranga), £33 6s, promissory note, etc., oosts £111s; H. L. Posseneskle v. J, W. Tatteraall, £3 (N 6d, balance of aoconnt for clothing, costs £1 18a; Henry Clayton v. A. Kaynes, £13, piotnres, costs, £2 63 (Mr George for plaint If D; Branaton and Porster v. D. Fleming, £1 16, cost* £1 2s Gd (Mr Thome for plaintiff); J. D. Phillips v. Patrick Jennings, £2 'In, costs Ms : 1). Ooldlo v. Goodonough Gold Mining Company, £11 3s Bd, timber, coats £1 Ha 6d (Mr Tnorno for plaintiff); Alex. Young v. Jas. Johustono, £1 7s Id, bnlnuoo for wages, costs 12s; John Schisohka v. 'X'hos. Lamb, 12a 3d, groceries, costi 7s; Chas. Burton and Co. v. Matthew )1. Frost, £2 03 3d. costs £1 2* 6d (Mr Lusk for plaintiff); Alex. Young v. Peter Nolaon, £2 Ha Id, costs 12s; Thoe. Slater v. William Meoßago, £30 19s, costs £1 13a (MrGoorgo for plaintilf).

JODOMCNC BCMMONH OASES. B. Croker v. D, Clements; olaim £1 163 6d.— Mr Knotty for plaintff.—Mr ÜBher doposed that since judgment had been obtained in October be had repeatedly called for a settlement, but without getting tho money. Defendant was a hotel-keoper in Albert-street and apparently doing a. good 'bUßlneßa.-Otdeted to v»7 viiin, costs by tho lCtli inst,, or suilor (oven days in Mount Kdeo.

Meßßta Winta ana Hull v. Samoa Mttls; claim £7 8a 6d,—Mr Alexander tor plniutua.— . Mr Kd. Cooper, (or defendant, asked tot an' adjournment, 08 defendant was BUfforiujj under temporary loan ot intellect. — Mr Aloxander I asked -when Mr Cooper exwoted Wa cttontfs reason to return,— His Worship: Perhaps after the adjournment; however, ho would give him a wee^'B grace. ADJOVItNKD OABBB. I Or. Dunnott v. Jobn Dunn, olaim £36; Alex, Mackio v. J. <J. Berry. £1 12a; a. V. Powdrell v. vv. F. Madlean, £7 Is; Cochrane nod son v. Patrick Qulnn, £1 12a 6d; Mayor and others t. Wm. Adams,. JSI2 03 Gd : aomerflold and, Co. v. A.Preeco. £U lGs; Jay. Wiseman v, Jas. Johnstono, £j 8s 6d; Geo. Nixon v. 8. Slater, £110a; Frank Williams v. Peter Garby, £22 is. Adjourned to take ' evidence, Burke v, ForKSt, Hayes v. Bioh and Bon, Wade v. Reel. DEFENDED CIBKO. Bendlgo G.M. Co. v. Jaraos Konwiek; claim, £3155, calls.—The olaim was proved to the satis fnotion of the Court, and judgment given for the full amount; costs, £13s (id.

Robert Sneck v. Unas. Goodman; claim, £5 188 3d. Mr Kootly for plaintiff, Mr Laiab 07 f * defendant.— I his claim arosu oat of a compli cated account between the parties. Some of the items were admitted, others were disputed. - Tho plaintiff, a settlor, at Newmarket, btated particulars; the oMef point ot difference was commission on the sale of a cart, sold lor Speok, by Mr liuckland,—Mr Laiohley addressed tho Court in defence, and characterised the olaim as a bogus claim.—llls Worship, after hearing a numbor of witnesses, went curefully nvor tho oountnr-olnims, suggested that the diirerenoes should be Bottled by the evidence of Mr Buok- Itnd, to which Mr j^aluhloy assented ; Mr Keetly considered Mr Buoklund's evidence un necessary.— Hiß Worship gave judgment for plaintiff for £18s, with coatfl.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before 11. D. Martelli and F. L. Prime, Xeqs., J.P.'b) Chjjwe of Ftbalinq a Pipb.—John Conei rliuo waß again brought up on a charge of steal ing a pipo, value 3a, the property ot Win. C. Por ter.—Mr Pardy said the prisoner was a young man who had oome into town from the bush. He had borne a good character hitherto, and his troublo resulted from a foolish act while in liquor, than from any dlßhoneßt motive. — The prisoner expressed his regret, and the Bench diaohirged him with a caution. Obtaining Money by False ParcritNcis — Frederick Btoohenson was charged with ob taining a gold ring, value PA, and money of Henry Petry, jeweller, of Victoria-sweat, by means of a false cheque.—The charge was fully proved by evidence against the prisoner, and aa this was not prisoner's flrst oll'ence, ho was committed to Mount Bdon for six months, with hard labour.

Summons Casks.—John Donovan.for a breach of the bye-laws (driving other than a walking pace round a corner), was fined 20s and cost?,— Abraham Bowden, for leaving his cab unat tended, was fined sa. Plywo for Hire.—John Kerr was charged with plying for liiro without being licensed,— The case was dismissed.

CABLEGRAMS.

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Ttate NtW P'RESIOEtrFS .gPEECfL Washington, iD'ecembectJ. Gehoral President ,A"hur, delivered his usual Presidential message to" Congress to da^. lty stated that thb qUestioii df- the construction of the I'auama Canal was one of gravb national importance, and should receive the earnest bonsidcration of thb UMWd BLitcs Govermiient. He Woilld reiicw parleying with ISncjland in regard tc Blitiah Bolnte.bia* Ifc WDUId be pror)osca that the British Government should modify the Clayton-Buller treaty so as to abrogate, thb Clauses of sUtne which do not nrtmpovt with thojobligations of America in British Columbia. The President then, in reference to Home affairs, stated that it was deemed imperative that tho army should be increased by at least five thousand men, and that reorganisation of navy should be proceeded With without delay. He Concluded by announcing that a comliiissiou Would be appointed to take into consideration the question of revision of taritt' and reduction of taxation,

AUSTRALIAN.

ENGLISH CRICKBT MATCH,

SYDNEY, December 7.

Tne cricket match was commenced at Parraruntta to-day between the English Eleven and tweniy.two locals. The former went in first to the wickets and scored 61 runs, of which Midwinter contributed 26, not out, Tho twenty-UVo then ■Wont ill, and their innings closed for 73. Tho weather was very fine and hot throughout tho day. Pilding, one of tho Kuglish cric keters!, at tho close of their first innings, was attacked with sunstroke, and is bow seriously indisposed. COMMERCIAL. MELBOURNE, December 7. New Zealand feed oats, per bushel are 2s 2d ; ditto, milling, 3s 5d j wheat is 55, The market is dull and drooping. Barley is 3s sd. The prices are depressed owing to largo supplies.

MELBOURNE, December 7. Sailed, this afternoon i The Union Com* pany's e.s. Kutomnhana, for the Bluff.

SPORTING NEWS.

(BY TKLKCUUPH.—MKS3 ASSOCIATION.)

OAMAItU RACES.

OAM AUU, this day, The first day'sracingcommcncedyesterday, tbcro was a poor attendance. Maiden Pla Wild 80y... 1 Gitaii.-i 2 . Ailalzisa 3 Scnoriia and Portoba lilly were scratched. The raco was won easily. Oajiaru Handicap.. Chancellor 1 Tasman 2 Luna >■• 3 Talent, Legerdemain and Coldstream were scratched! Wou by half a length, Time, 3mins, 21sccs. Hack Kace. Setting Star ... .„ ... J

ELECTION NOTES.

Mr Il'. J. Moss's camiuittee will meet at the Nawmarkct hall this evening, at half* past seven, to make final arrangements for the poll to-morrow. As many friends as possible are requested to attend. Sir George Grey addressed a crowded public meeting in the Theatre Roynl last evening, and met with a most enthusiastic reception. A vote of confidence was passed in him.

Sir George Maurice O'Korko addressed the electors of Onchunga last evening, and received a vote of confidence, only two bauds being held up in dissent. Sir George Grey addressed the electors at Drury yesterday niorniDg, and wai cor dially received. Mr Brodio, one of the candidates for the Coromandel electorate, has returned irom the east coast of the peninsula. He vat well recoived at the saw-mills and gum stations.

Mr Uamlin has addressed meetings during the week at l'ollok, Awitu, Waipipi, and Waiuku. Iv each placo a unanimous vote of confidence was accorded to him.

Mr Hur.-t addressed a meeting of the electors at Kaukapakapa, on Tuesday, in the Public Hall. A vote of confidence w&s passed. Sir Gcorpo Groy met the electors of Papa kurs, yesterday morning, at eleven o'clock, Mr is, H. lleid presiding, and addressed them cbiolly upon the land question, urging upon them the necessity of putting men into Parliament who wore liberal in their views, in regard to dealing with Crown and native lands. A vote of thanks and conG deuce 'was passed amidst great cheering. The Chairman then called for three more cheers for Sir George, which was heartily responded to,. Mr Owen Cnrran McGee addresses the electors of Onehunga this evening, in the Masonic Hall.

Mr J. M. Clark will address the electors of Auckland City East this evening, at 8 o'clock, in the Lome-street Hall. Dr. Wallis addresses the electors of City West this evening, at 8 o'clock, in St. Jamei' Hall.

Major Jackson addressed the electors of Alexandra on Wednesday evening, and a vote of confidence in him was carried.

MrCadman addressed a meeting of the electors on Wednesday nipht. An al most unnuiioous vote of conlidence was passed. Mr Watt, one of the candidates for Wanganui, addressed a large meeting of electors on Wednesday night. Mr Bryce attempted to speak, but was ruled out of order as not being an elector. A voto of thanks and no confidence was carried.

" North Franklin Elector" writes from Otahuhu denying that cheers were given for Major Harris at the meeting held there, and stating that Sir George Giey, when asked at L'apakurn, stated that ho did not specially favour the candidature of any one ot tko Liberals who arc iv tUo Held.

I Mr J. A. Tolo will meet the electors of Eden in St. David's school-room, this oven- I ing, at 7 o'clock. , A. general meeting o{ Mt Mow' comMUte I and supporters is to be held this evening at half past seven o'clock. I A injal meeting oi the electors of City East who support Sir Geo. Grey's Candida- I tnre, is called for this evening to make final arrangeniens for tho polling day. All ' Sir George's friends are requested, to attend. The mystery of the work entitled " What Sir George Grey Has Done tor the Working Man." has como out to-day iv tho shape of a handsome-looking little pamphlet which was issued to all the electors of City East by post and placed for distribution gratis at the stationers. On the cover appears the following : " What Sir Geo. Grey, X.C 8,. as Governor, Superintendent, Member of the House of Representatives, Premier of the Colony, Gentleman of Fortune, and Landed Proprietor, Has Dono for widows, orphans, poor people, and persons in dis tress generally, and for the Working Mau in particular, By "Recordor." On looking inside only a number of blank sheets of paper are fonnd, with the motto on the back cover " Vox Proeterea Nibil" (Talk and Nothing More.) The work baa been very handsomely executed at the " Herald" Office. Another squib issued is to this effect: " Orangemen of City Bast and West —vote for Da.rgaville and J. M.Clark. By ordor of the Grand Secretary." We have authority for staling that this bill was not issued by the Grand Secretary, nor arc the two candidates in any way connected.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

CoKOMANDKL, Wednesday.— tor Cadman addressed the electors last night, receiving a vote of full confidence. The Blanche has arrived from the Thames with Mr Allots, Returning Officer, and Deputy Returning Officers. These bavc been despatched to their allotted places.

, Wellington, this day. —Election excite ment is growing, and betting on one side or the other is being freely indulged in. A night or two ago the clerk and supporter of one candidate, while airing his eloquence on behalf of bis employer, was knocked down and kicked by some supporters of a rival candidate, and is still unable to leare his bed or to explain the circumstances. It is expected that intense excitement will be manifested on Friday, and it is qnite pro bable that party feeling will in some cases only be cooled with blows,

ELECTION ADDRESSES.

Sir G.M. O'Rorke at Onehunga.

A large meeting of the electors of Manukau district was addressed in the Maaouic ttallj Onehunga, last night, by Sjf (J. M. O'ltorke. Mr G. dodltn, Mayor of OnehUDga, wa3 voted to the chair. Tile candidate, in h:d opening remarks, thanked thorn for the favours which ho had received at their hands ditrlng the last twenty years. The exigencies which aroso under the new floprdaentation Act had severed thn exclusive Connection with Onehunga, because in order to make up the quota of electors in the new electorate of Manukau it was found necessary to take in certain districts; Paumttre, formerly an ally of Onchunga, was one of these; With Onehunga and Other settlements in old days it formed the electorate known ail the Pensioner Settlements. In 1860, Onehunga had so prospered and progressed as to entitle it to be established as a separate electorate. The electors of Onehunga elected him—a person totally Unknown per sonally to many of them—to represent thorn so long ago as that, and from that date till theprcsenthadfeturnedbilllateVeryelection. The chango of tho name from Oaehiingato Manukau was not objected to by hint for various reasons, They did not lose their harbour. Jfanmure had a kindred origin to Onohunga, find would renew its friendship, while as to Taraaki West, Mount Welling, ton, Kemuera, Kpsom, and Mount Roskill districts, he hoped to show their residents that their interests would be as well cared for, and as faithfully represented 3as had been those of Oaehunga in the past. The electorate was a larger one than previously, and now contained 1,200 electors. Ho could not canvass such a wide area,'and he trusted that ho would not bo considered pre sumptuous if he thought he couUi dispense with public meetings after 12 years' service in the Provincial Council and 21 years in the General Assembly, He bad always endea voured to do his duty to Onehunga, and they knew themsolves whether or not he had done his duty. They could therefore deliver tbeir verdict at tho ballot box accor dingly on Friday. The candidate then re ferred to Btatemeuts which bad been made to the effect that his position as Spcakor|pro vented him from doing his duty by them. In reply to these, ho said that undeterred by opposition ot the strongest nature he had brought forward measures for the benefit of Onehunga. His object that night was not so much to canvass as to thank them for the honour they had done him. By making him their member, they had been the means of elevating him to those places of honou? and distinction which he had since attained. Ho had been a Cabinet Minister, and re tired from that position with their approval, He had the handsome prcaent which they had then bestowed upon him, and which he would cherish as an heirloom during his life. His knowledgo of their local aflhirs and of the wants of the surrounding dis tricts would yet enable him to render further good service to tho people. His friends had obtained no canvassers, nor yet had they appointed any election committee. They depended on the Bpontaaeons efforts of his old and valued supportera, who had never disappointed him before, and would not now.

In reply to question?, Sir G. M. O'Rorke said: (1) That efforts had been made to deprive Onehunjja of the benefit of the Slaughter • house Paddocks Reserve by making it an endowment of the County of Eden. The present position of the reserve was that It wus dedicated to the purposes of recreation, cemetery, and rifle range. It would be handed over to the borough next July, unless the new Parliament should reverse the decision of last session. (2) That ho opposed the Counties Act. He approved of Onbbunga being taken out ot the county, as the citizens were thus spared the extra taxation. That step caused the Act to be hungup in Kden. (3) That he had consented to the purchase of property at a cost of £2,200 for a slaughter house, and he would ha"o been happy to have consented to the erection of the abat toirs, ii the tenders had been called for, (4) That it was a great wrong that poor people from Onebunga had to pay toll while Kemuera peopln went toll free. The New market toll-bar formerly caught everyone, but be could not understand why the late Superintendent shifted it, and allowed the wealthy grandees of Kemuera to go free. Toll-bars were a relic of barbarism, aud should he abolished altogether.

An elector inquired why the candidate had not addressed bis coastitucnts oa his return from Wellington. Sir G. M. U'Korke replied that under the Triennial Parliaments Act, the member was brought face to face with his constituents very speedily and dealt with, and he did not believe in worrying the electors.

A slip of paper containing three questions was then handed up. The first wa?, " What ha? tho candidate done for his constituents during the last 21 years?" Sir G. M. O'llorko said he did not wish to be his own trumpeter, but he had been instrumental in moving the powers that bo into action in connection with tho railway, the lighthouee.buoyingltbe harbour,aml the telegraph station. It could scarcely bo ex pected that he could recount his Parlia mentary experiences during the last 21 years. The speaker then asked if his ques tioner was present, and no answer being vouchsafed, ho said he would not answer the other questions, which were imperti nent, unless the querist faced him. Mr Uoro, amidst some disturbance, came forward, and said he had put the questions. He wished to know, in answer to the feeond, why did Sir G. M, O'Korko, as Speaker, suppress with iron hand-ami heel tho stonewalling in the Representation Bill, when he-knew that it would forever ruin the interests of Auckland ?

The candidate replied that he had simply done his duty without fear or favour. He did not blame the Nelson members so much for acting as they did, some of their electo rates having been abolished. The chair, however, was deiied, and he enforced order. Onehunga would have been ashamed of him, and he would have been ashamed of him self, if he had done otherwise than he did.

The third question was:—Did you receive £200 for the job (suppressing the stonewalling) ? Sir G. M, U'Rorko said ho did not. The insinuation was a base calumny. In tho previous session 10 per cent, had becu taken off the official salaries, but the Speaker's was docked 25 per cent. All that was done last session wan to restore his salary to its former position, as the Aesembly did not think it right that the Speaker should receive Jess than tho Clerk of tho House.

A vote oi confidence was tueu passed to tho candidate en the motion of Mr Hart uett, sewnAcA V>y Mt HatdmaWa. OuVy two hands wero held up against it.

A voto ot thanks to the uuuumau con' eluded the proceedings.

Mr R. Monk's Address.

i Mr K. Monk addressed the Par n ell electors at St. Sepulchre's school-room last evening. There was not a large attend ance. Mr W. H. Connell occupied the chair.

Mr Monk opened by stating thatfwhen the present meeting was convened it was not thought that Sir George Urey was to speak at tho Theatro Koyal on the same evening. In his opioidn there was no dis tinction between tho so-called Liberal and Constitutional members—both sought to advauce the interests of the colony when in power. The speaker remarked that Sir George Grey's Government had saddled the colony Avith a debt of £10,000, and that was never done by any Constitutional Government yet. The Licensing Bill passed last sessiou was essen tially a democratic measure, and Mr Moss and other so-called Liberals had opposed it. He considered that the administrative work of the colony could be carried out by an Upper House of 10, and a Lower House of 20 members. In tho event of separation— and he believed there never would exist harmony between the North and South— the North could very comfortably manage its own affairs. He thought the railways could be worked better were they under local control, The land tax he was opposed to, considering the property tax the fairest. The speaker re ferred to Mr Kees's land scheme on the East Coast, and stated that he knew that many who at present spoke against the acquisition of large estates were now en deavouring to secure as much land as possible. Ho objected to further borrow ing, except such were found necessary to construct the trunk line of railway from Auckland to Wellington, In reply to questions, Mr Monk stated : (1) That he was in favour of an Income Tax, although he knew there would bo cousiderabledifficulty experienced in collect ing it; (2) he would do what he could to push ahead legitimate business, but as to the sweeping away of public houses, he thought the present Act gave the necessary power. He would let the old houses alone, so long as they conducted business in a respectable manner, but no new licenses should be granted, except by the voice of the people ; (3) He would be

very glad to move for an enquiry into the system of sending nnseawortby and unin- Surable vessels to sea. A vessel which was uninsurable was not fit to convey human live 3, and some power _ of' inspection, and if necessary, condemnation, should be provided. The speaker was fre quently applauded during the course of his remarks, A vote of thanks and confidence was do corded the candidate on the motion of Mr Thomas, seconded by Mr Vaughan, and the orthodox complircont haying been paid the chairman, the meeting dispersed.

The City East Electorate-Sir Geo. Grey's Third Address.

PtfitsrjANT to published notification, Sir Geoi Grey addressed a public meeting of the pooplo of Auckland last night, in the .Theatre Royal, The building was crowded to excess in every part after 8 o'clock, even standing being unobtainable in stalls, pit, or the corridors leading to them. The dress circle was fully occupied by ladies and their gentlemen friends. Sir George Grey made his appearance upon the stage at 8 precisely, and war received With every demonstration of er thusiastic feeling, tho majority of tho audie'nee rising and cheering lustily. He was accompanied by Messrs F. J. Moss, J. M, Shera, W. L. Bees, T. Thompson, A, Fleming, W. J* Offer, Gee, Mason, JL>rs Lee and Wallis, Major Harris, and others of the Liberal party, who wero provided with seats on the platform. Upon the motion of Mr Gee, seconded by Mr Thomas Mason, Mr Shera was voted to the chair. Ho opened the proceedings very briefly. „ , , , Sir George Grey rose amid loud and general applause1. Ho said that they were met there that night, for the first time, under anything like a fair Euffrage—not yet quite fair, but Btill a great step .in that direetioni The occasion was an imp ortant one, and he would do his utmost to shew him self' worthy of it. In the first place, he would answer some accusatioDß that had been made against his political character. A fly sheet had been circulated with that day's papers, by his opponent for City East, containing a report by himself (Mr Clark) of his recent speech at the hust ings. It was stated'there, amongst other things, that the colony was not indebted to him (the speaker) and his friends(thc peoplejfor manhood suffrage, ana that Mr Clark had given in his adhesion to it three yeara ago. Mr Clark's adhesion, forsooth! (Laughter.) Why he (Sir Geo. Grey) had advocated it and the triennial Parliaments system six years ago, and the people generomly seconded his efforts. In Parliament his opponents had declared that at all events he should not pass it, and making a virtue of necessity they had passed both measures themselves. What was Mr Clark's adhesion worth ? (Renewed laugh tor.) The people willed it and they got it, never to be deprived of it again. (Loud cheers.) Manhood suffrage had been withheld as long as it was safe to withhold it, but it had been forced from our class legislators in spite of themselves, and notwithstanding theic de fiant taunta and jeers. It was, however, cramped by one illiberal condition—plural voting, which was tantamont to making the unpro°pertied working man merely the eightu part of a man politically as compared with his land-jobbing antagonist. But it only required -the return of popular and trustworthy representatives to achieve a reform in that direction also. If the people were but true to themselves in that respect his own election was a secondary con sideration with him—be would be able, on the ncxt'time he addressed them, tolookupon every man as a whole roan, and not simply as the fraction of one, Mr Clark also said that his constant cry had been the great estates in the Middle Island,but the cry was more general than this, inasmuch as it applied to the large estates in the Worth Island also. (Cheers). He charged the owners of them with wrong dealing in their acquisition. Even hU opponent admitted that he could not approve of tho method by which many of the vast holdings. in the South had been got, but he had gone on to institute a comparison between himself and Mr Hollcston, saying that while that jjentlcmaa had put a stop to gridironiog, when he perceived the evil effects it was having; be (Sir George Grey) on discovering the evil several years later went mooning about the country upon the matter. After recapitulating the manner in which the gridironing scheme had been carried out under the approval of Mr Holies ton and his friends, the speaker asked if that was not a fraud and a robbery—and a spoliation of the national heritage—of the inherent popular birthright for all time. Then if it was, he impeached it as a crime against public justice, and he declared that every man who participated in or connived at it should have stood his trial in tho criminal courts of the colony. (Loud cheers.) It was only when general attention was directed to the iniquity by the inability of bona h'de settlers to obtain holdings, and when a great out cry was made against it, that Mr Holiest in was induced to put a stop to it. As Superintendent of Canterbury, however, he condoned the crime for a long time, and to give him credit, therefore, for acting as he was forced to act, while ho (the speaker) was to be reprobated for feeling strongly on tho subject, was preposterous and unfair. (Cheer?.) Another allegation brought against him was that he wa? the creator of the large estates of the Middle Island by reducing the price of land to 103 per acre, avowedly with the object] of'creating those large estates. Tho latter part of the statement was absolutely untrue. But he did fix the price of land at 10a per acre, and he main taincd that it should not be higher than such a rate. That was the American system, bat so hedged around with safe guards against monopolies, that it was im possible for very largeholdings to be acquired and held for years unimproved. Taxation made it unprofitable to Keep them waste for speculative purposes. But directly he left the colony those land regulations were manipulated, and the popular safeguards removed, so as to permit of the elaboration of the gridironipg machinery. The men who did these things cither legislated for themselves and administered their own laws, or accepting salaried oJlice:--, pandered to the vices of the men who made use of them. (Loud cheers.) He defied anyoue to say that ho had ever taken advantage of his own land regulations to purchase a foot of laud, and that was justtho differencebetwecu him and the men whom he opposed and accused. Mr i lark had likewise stated that all the land in Canterbury bad bceu bought for £2 per acre, but ho denied the assertion. Money had Leon paid on if, but it had not all been purchased, Theto was nothing in Canterbury wwtb £2 per acre left for anyone now. Very shortly the ' leases of tliree millions ot acres of runs would ex\rito, and this beneficent Govern.-1 meat had resolved to cut them up and sell thorn, again, because public opinion had been so thoroughly aroused on the subject aslo make it imMasiblefor them, to do otherwise. But they were going about it in a wrong way. By disposing of their land > on the deferred payment system, they would command such high prices that the new settlers wou'd pay more than they cjnld properly afford, thus commencing their ven tures saddled with a heavy debt, which perhaps would, in the end, oblige them to yield up their holdings disappointed and ruiucd. There should have been a fixed price for these sections, and th<m they should have been b;Ulotted for by the ap plicants for their purchase. In that way legitimate settlement would have been promoted, and a sturdy and independent yeomanry would have been settled upon the land. He did not wish to speak long that night, for. there were others to follow, but he bad stiil a few things to say. Amongst these he had to indicate some of the new duties which accrued to tho people from the ex tended frauchise. In view of the boasted secrecy of voto by ballot, was it right to get up and publish requisitions to candi dates, which was equivalent to open voting? (Cries of •' No ") and was it right or proper either that men shou'd be can vassed persoually for their votes? (Re newed cries of " .No.") Did they wish those things done away with? 'Ciies of " Yes.") Then it should be done, for tho people were no^v the real Government, and what Ihcy willed should be carried out, (Cheers.) Grey might not bo ablo to do so for them, but backed by them it would have to be done for them. lie was also one of those who considered that there was no necessity for a second Legislative Chamber. The Conservatives saw that reform in this direction was inevitable, and •with voices half suffocated by the dust thrown up by the wheels of the chariot at which the triumphant people had dragged them, they professed their willingness to make the Upper House representative in its character. (Cbeers). But the promise was craftily qualified by the condition that votinc; for the members of that House should rest upon a property qualification, thus taking from it aught of a popular character. (Cheers.) Did the people approve of that ? (Cries of "No.") Then it would not be carried on, for they had now the bit in their own month, and would run with it.

1 After making reference to the necessity of railway construction in this province, and explaining that he had voted against tho .hird reading of tho Licensing Act simply jecause he had desired to obtain for t'tio icoplo the power of local self-government n regard to it, Sir George Grey went on ;o remark that Me Clark had told them that he (the speaker) concerned himself with tho good of the human nee, while his opponents and friends busied themselves with the matter of poutid^shilliufjs.and pence. The gentle* man had expected to raise a laugh by (he taunl.aud a few infatuated followers actually did laugh. He would now take leave of these trivial matters and ephemeral annoy* ances, and address himself more particularly to the youth of the colony, of whom he was pleased to see many before him that night. He asked them to look np occasionally from the paving stones of the streets,and to with draw their gaze at times from the ware, houses in which they might happen to be engaged, in order to cast their gaze abroad upon the world, note the beneficent move ments which were progressing upon it, and help forward by their sympathy, voice, and active assistance whatever was com* msndable, righteous, and good. He knew that they had aspirations higher than the mere sordid desire foe wealth and gelf-aggrandiseinent—that they would assume a higher character than that of mere dealers and traffickers in goods, » (Cheers.) He hoped that the men of the coming time would raise their eyes and elevate their minds above the petty interests with which many of their prede cessors had occupied themselves, and while not neglecting' local matters would yet strive to get justice done in other lands besides their own, and then return meekly and humbly to their duties in their own communities, careless of the scorn or abuse which might be heaped upon them for their well-meaning laboure. They were told that it was bunkum for them to talk in this way, but he put it to the people themselves whether such sentiments were base, an* worthy, or contemptible. (Cheers.) They might well pity those mean mindr which could not rise to the apprecia tion of such principles. (Renewed cheers.) Let the rings walk the streets of Auckland in their self-complacency—let' them bring forward and support the men whom they wanted to carry out their plans—but the people—the real governing body ot New Zealand —with the new franchise at (their di*posal,would continue to think and act diftcrently, urging forward liberal measures, achieving beneficent works, and assisting by every legitimate mcano to facilitate the progress and enban cc the happiness of all the other neighbouring countries that they could reach. (Loud cheers.) The peoplo had been told that he had done nothing tor the people of New Zealand—nothing but talkee, talkee. That was the elegant - language in which he was jeered at. He was on his trial before the people, and there* fore must speak. He had dreamed a dream of the future opulence, glory, and power of j New Zealand, and with the object of realising it he had drawn for her a free and enlightened Constitution, and kid her foundations firmly on the unyielding ground of Liberalism. He had seen her as the empress of the Pacific Ocean, and be had striven to promote the federation of all the island groups into a powerful common wealth with New Zealand at their head. Ho had given the isolated communities of the colony democratic institutions, making the people independent, self-reliant, and self* governing-fWith their own elective governors or superintendents; he had secured the lands .as the popular patri mony, and set apart reserves for educational and charitable schemes of the widest and most liberal character whose benefits would be shared in equally by all sections of the common wealth, Fijians, and New Caledonians, as well as New Zcalauders, All that he had done,' and yet it was ridiculed as caring for the human race. (Cheers). He asked the' people was it right or wrong, (Cries of " right" and cheers ) Well, that was the future he had sketched out for New Zea land, and what was the result ? The liberty that the colonists enjoyed was distasteful to those in high places in the conntiy, and gradually—one by one—they had taken and kept away those boasted privileges until now we were beginning to recover them piecemeal. During his administra tion of the colony the expenses had been kept within moderate limit*, the Treasury was never exhausted, and instead of a debt being entailed upon the people he left money in the public coffers when at last he took his departure. He bad spared himself no effort, no fatigue, no labour, no time, and no consideration in advancing the true interaits of the peoplo of New Zealand, and that, too, at a time when, as Governor, he was obliged to trudge from place to place, bearing his own burdens, sacrificing every comfort, and rcceiviug a pay which our Governors of the present day would throw iato the fire with scorn if it were offered them. (Loud cheers.) With what justice, then, could he say that he' had spent his youth in their service, taken care of the public.estate, drhwn up a free Constitution for them, * tood by, cheered and encouraged them during the alarms of war, at his own risk and upon his own authority refused to comply with tho Imperial Act of Parliament which legalised the sequestration of the public funds in payment of the extortionate de mands of tho New Zealand Land Company, believing that only a fair representation of the case was required in order to have tho Act annulbd, and promoted the civilisation of i the Maoris by employing them at a regular and fair scale of wages upon large public works as, for instance, the construc tion of roads and the erection of a citadel for the protection of the people of Auck land. All this he had keen enabled to do by the bounty, generosity and goodness of the people, and was it nothing? (Cheers.) Ho had too collected and preserved the legends and traditions of a fast-disappear* ing but noble race, and that surely was something "too. All this, then, he had done in the hope of making • the future New Zealand great, powerful, pro gressive, and respected, and its people free, benevolent, happy, and prosperous. (Loud cheers.) Was it all talkee, talkee? (Cries of " No," and hearty cheering.) He was now in the decline of life; he knew he had deadly enemies on account of his actions in the popular interests — that ho was a marked man, In fact-nnd lately he hud felt that he could not tell what fate would attend him in these elections. But by the last mail there bad come to cheer him here an expression of gratitude from a people who, after finishing a wasting war, hastened to assure him, in a manner which had brought tears to his eyes, of their high regard and appreciation of tho benefits that he had been able to confer upon them, uu the same day there came to \ettets ftom tho greatest writer in thfi "United State*, containing words like these •.—" Though you -would he ft great Joss to New Zealaad,. yet that land question in which you have taken bo great an interest is about to become tho great question in Great Britain, and we wish to see }ou there, aud vtish. to hoar you speak to a world-wide audience, and to bare you do aA that 'sou. &ie> so cvnahlo ot \do\ug lor its furtherance." (Cheers.) On the same day lie received letters from other parts of the world, with which, however, he would not weary them. He felt that if disaster did overtake him in this election (A voice : Iso f enr.).tuat in many parts of the world hearts would still throb with affection to him, and that the youth of New Zealand would here after be animated with love towards him when they knew of all the things that he had mentioned. There only wanted one tniug to make the people recollect him, and to cause a new interest to circle round his name for ever, and that was to bo badly •treated at last, as Macaulay had been badly treated at Edinburgh, and as other great men had been treated in various parts of the world— but that he did not expect; to befal him. (Loud and continued cheering.) He should never forgot that during a career, which probably no other man would have the chance of exceeding in duration, he bad ever received the love and affection of tho people of New Zealand, and he would struggle on to the end to show them his gratitude. (Cheers.) .

The gentleman resumed Ms seat in the midst of a tumult of applause. Councillor Thompson moved, " That the meeting begs to tender to Sir George Grey! X.C.8., its hearty thanks for the addresJ which he has just delivered, andpledgea itself to do everything in its power to Eecure his return for Auckland City East in the new parliament." His reason for moving it, he said, was that he believed Sir Geonje. Grey had come forth from his retirement not to seek honours, money or cmolunents, but simply for the purpose of fighting the people's battles. He was fighting them still if jt now rested for the cleetors to say whathcr he should continue to fight them, (cheers). In rousing the people from politi cal drowsiutsa to a sense of their duties and interests. Sir George Grey bad done more than any other public man during the 26 yca-s in which he (the speaker) had dwelt in the colony. For this liia enemies treated him with abuse and misrepresentations, —oftentimes, to wan sorry to say, coached in language from which the age, experience, and high services of Sir Geo. Grey should protect

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