SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

HIGH WATER rT, Jl*fl K*ening, 5.36 TZXzJm ™T > To-morrow Morning, 5.56 BUNBET.—This Evening, 6.18 BUNKIBE.-To-Morrow Morning, 5.10 MOON'S AGE,-New Moon, 23rd, 2,10 p-m,

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING.

Argyle, s.s., Crawford, from Whangarei

_. _. to-day. '* Horo,s.s..Moaee, from Sydney J——nie Hare, schooner, Nicholls, from Glsborno

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Wellington, s.s., Farquhar, for Tauranga

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

—ondon—Rakaia, ship, early —evaka—Taiaroa, Saturday Sydney—Hero. Saturday Melbourne, via South- Kingarooma. 27th Taranaki and South-Wanaka. Tuesday Giaborno and Naplor—Southern Cross. Saturday Husaell. Wbangiroa and Mongonui—Wellington . or Glenelg, Monday .. ■ . Tauranga-Gloaelg or Wellington, Monday and Thursday . , Whangarei and Whangarei Heads-Argyle, Tuesday and Friday Mangawai-Fingal, Thursday Mercury Ray—Fingal, Monday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

8-mthern Cross, s.s„ from Fiji, to-morrow May Queen, ship (_.L.V.S.), from London; sailed August 27 ,«.•„_. Roman Kmpire, ship, from London, to sail about

October 12 _ _ , ~ Wellington, ship, from London, loading Weatherfleld. ship, from London, loading Margaret Galbraltb, ship (J.K.L.D.), from Lon don ; to sail Aug—it 15

IMPORTS.

Per as. Hero, from Sydney—lß3 cases oranges. —Harry Canham.

Per a.a. Hero, from Sydney-310 sacks bone dust—G. S. Jakins. Customhouse-street

"Per Hero, from Sydney: 930 mats sugar, 32 gunnies, 221 cases, 2 planks, 103 packages and parcels, 24 shafts. 300 folloea. 20 bars iron, 37 bundles cedar, 1 tanks fruit 70 boiler tabes, 10 rolls wire netting, 667 saoks bonedust, 634 cases fruit, 4 casks, 4 bales. For Russell: 160 mats sugar, 55 cases, 3 packages. For Tauranga: 5 packages. For Gisborne: 28 packages Bugar, 79 cases. For Napier: 160 eases fruit. For Wel lington :53 cases fruit For Lyttelton: 133 cases fruit. y

Inwards Coastwise.—Makarau.trom Whan gaparapara, wl'h 40 tonß firewood; Leo, from Whangarei, with 55} tons coal.

Ootwabds Coastwiss.—Makarau.for Whan gaparapara.

The brig Wave, loading at Te Kopuru, was inadvertently telographed as the Wave of life on Wednesday last.

The schooner Bello Brandon entered out at the Customs to-day for Mitchell Group. '

The schooner Minnio Hare left Gisborne on October 15th, called at Mahla and Te Kaka, and arrived in harbour at 8 o'clook this morning. Bhe brings 100 sacks maize, 25 saoks barley, 21 sacks wheat. 3 sacks grass seed, 1 bale and 7 sacks fungus, I bale wool, 5 tons bono?, 11 casks Whale oil, and loi pigs.

The 8.8. Oreti is annonuced to leave for Gis borne and Napier on Tuesday next.

The three-masted schooner Kstelle arrived at Melbourne from Kaipara yesterday.

The b... Southern Crosp, from Levuka (Fiji1, has not yet put in an appearance. Her time was up on Thursday, and she may therefore be expected hourly. The Cross will leave for Gis borne and Napier Shortly after arrival

' The as, Argyle from Whangarei last evening brought 60 saoks gnm, 3 sacks fungus, 6 boxes butter, 20 boxes eggs, 6 cases fowls, i tons sun dries, and the following passengers: Mesdames Berry and four children, Cain, and Baseldain, Miss King, Messrs Carter, Boyd. Scott, Otto man. Spenoe, Oodsal, Mltchel, Beale. Stewart, Healey, Pitts, Sloane, Lanigan, Zutnbuhl, Cap tain Mackintosh.

ARRIVAL OF THE HERO.

•The S.s, Hero, Captain Thomas McGee,arrived ia harbour this morning at 11 a.m. We are in debted to Mr H. C. Taylor, purser, for late files, &c„andthe following report:—Left Sydney at 3 p.m. on the 15th Instant, had light easterly winds and head sea on the run across, making the Three Kings at 8 a m. on the 20th, passed the North Cape at 2 p.m, the aimo afternoon, was abreast of Cape Brett at 10.30 p.m., passed Tiri Tiri at 9.15 a,m. on the 21st, arriving as above.— Passengers:—Captain and Mrs Thompson. Mrs Walsh, Mrs Jonea, Miaaes Walsh (2), Misses Jones (2), Miss Fraser, Messrs Sealboar. Kemp, MoLaughlln, Carry, McQueen, Stephenson, 6. Agnow, G.Agnew junior.and 27 in the steerage.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA

ARRIVAL. Rowesa, s,s„ Scott, from Hokianga DKFARTURB. Macgregor, s,s„ Amodeo, for Waitara

Thes-laUaßookb. proceeds to Waitara at - p.m. to-moirow.

■ The b.s Hannah Mokau from Waitara, crossed tho bar at 11.20 ami.and would reach the wharf about 2 p.m. to-day. She was to return thither , two hours later. >

The s.s Bowena arrived from Hokianga at noon to-day. with the following passengers :— Miss Yon Starmer, Mrs Purl and boy, Mr and Mrs Tantara, Mesßr_a Lewis, Cosaer, Maxwell, Captain Jonea, Cargo :-i kegs butter, 21 hides, 3.bundles sheepskinß, 86 bags. 35 cases gum, and 6 packages sundries. She is announced to leave again at 10 a.m. to-morrow for Raglan.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

■->"_'':- Tauranga, this day. Arrived: Wellington, s,B.,'from Auckland, 9 a,m. '

■ -. -" ■ Waitara, this day. -Arrived: Macgregor, ss., from Onehunga, 7.30 a.m. Sailed: Hannah Mokau, s.s., for One hunga, 5.30 a,m.

Lvttbxtov, yesterday. Sailed; Torea for Kaiapoi; Saxon for Timaru, Tim aru, yesterday. Sailed: Fanny Thornton for Lyttelton.

Melbourne, October 20. Arrived, thia morning: The Union Company's steamship Rotoiua, from the Bluff.

COMMERCIAL.

Svznxho Stab Office, Friday. MB AUB—SD BUCKLAND'S WEKIUI,-' _SPOBT. At the Haymarket on Friday, Oct. ii, fodder was in short supply- Oaten and meadow hay brought from 2s 6d to la.Gd per cwt; email loads, 20a to 355; and straw, Ha to 18s per load. The'horse market was fairly filled. Active medium draught brought from £17 to £32; weight-carrying hacks and light harness horse*, £12 to £25; light hacks, £6 to £11, For animals of'a good stamp the competition was brisk, and with few exceptions all entered were disposed Of at satisfactory prioes. At the Hay market on Tuesday,the 18thinst, hides brought from 2J*d tot 314 per lb; good aheepaklna. from la tos< 9d each; wool, 7jd per lb; tallow, 21s to 233 per cwt. At the Poxeno cattle- sale, on Monday there waa. a larger muster of stook than usual, and an improved attendance. The prlcea obtained were higher than at the larger sales. At Drury, on Wednesday, there -was a larger number of cattle yarded than on any previous oooaeion. Sellers accepted the current rates freely, with the result of a slight advance in values over late markets, and all yarded being Bold. At Bemuerc, on Wednes day, dairy cattle were at previous values, rang ing from £9 5s to £9 10b. Store cattle, in mode rate-numbers, maintained last Week's prices. Fat 'cattle IU moderate number; 120 yarded. Prices ranged from 25s to 27s tbe lOOlbs tor good quality, but heavy ship-borne oxen were from 22s the 1001>f. Sheep abundant, but In request, and- m>>_cained their late values; wethers in their wool brought from 153 to 20b; owes, 11a to 15s 6d; shorn wethers, 10a 64 to 12a. 9d each ; store wethers, lis eaoh. Fat lambs were plenti ful, but In good demand, and brought from 10a to 18a each. Pigs unusually numerous, all classes freely competed for, particularly young stores.

21_BBBBHUNT—K AND NOLAN S WEEKLY REPORT. ' Horses: The improvement noted the previous week has continued, and a great many have changed hands. An nnuaually large number were entered for disposal by auction, at the Durham Yardß. There was good.competition throughout the sale, and lots wero cleared. We ouote hacks from £7 10s to £21; light harness horaea from £17 10s to £23; medium draught, £22 5a to £29. Cattle: Activity baa characterised the market; a goodmany haVe been brought for ward and found ready pnrcbasera, with bnt trifl ing alteration in value. There was a good mus ter at tbe Newmarket sale, and all descriptions were well competed for. Prices for dairy and ■tore stook had rather an upward tendenoy. Beet fluctuated a good deal in valno,a marked prefer ence being given for light woights in top condi tion : prices ranged from 35s to 28b per 109 lbs. At Waiufcu on {Saturday.there was a first-rate mus ter of stock, good attendance of buyers, and prices ruled in favour of vendors, as compared wit—Newmarket. Sheep: There waa a very large supply at Newmarket,and a brisk demand existed throughout the sale. Shorn wethers sold at from Is 9d to 28 2d per Blbs.; in wool,from 2s id to 2a 8d per 81ba. Lambs scarce, and sold at from 7s 6d to 15a 94. Flga; Limited number: demand good. Banks and Co.'s Rhpobt.— At our special sale of fat cattle at Thames, on Tuesday, tbe trade WAS brisk, and prices assumed an upward tone, ranging from £717a 6d to £13 Ss, averaging 28a ocr lOOlbs. To-day our eupply of beef was chiefly a draft of Hawera steer s of ohoice q ualicy. The bidding was unusually even throughout the sale at, Taesday's quotations. Several lots of store cattle of mixed sexes and ages were of fered, but only low prlceß being offered, they were withdrawn. Sheep were ver> numerous, —est; wethers, in their wool, realised from 20a to 21a fid each; mixed sexes, 17s 6<l; shorn wethers from 15s to 15b 9d, A moderate market of lamba which sold at from 13s for fair animals to 17a for bestpene.

AUC-OjAND PHODUOE markets.

Wholesale. Retail. s. d. s.d. s d. s. d. Butter, _,lb 0 8-0 0 Millr, quart 0 4-0 0 Beat dairies 0 o—o 0 Butter, fs, lb 0 10—1 0 Butter, Bit, lb 0 B—o 0 Butter, salt 0 10—0 0 : Cheese (losabO 5-0 0 Cheese (col.) 0 8-0 0 Do., Cant. 0 4i—o 5 Eggs,doz... 0 10—0 0 Eggs.doz. 0 8-0 0 Lard.lb .. 0 o—o 10 *___.—i (tins) 0 7—o 8 Fowls, each 2 B—3 0 ' Bacon and—an—, Ducks, eaoh 2 6—3 O Provincial 0 7—olo Geese, each 5 o—7 0 Canterbury Hams Turkeys ~ 5 0-7 0 and Bacon (in Bacon,lb.. 0 10—1 0 doth) .. 0 101-1 ■ 0 Hams, lb .. 1 0-1 3 . Bread, i& to 44d per 21b loaf Jams, per case, 5 doz, 35s to 37s 6d --.:... Butchers Mkati '''•■ '■_. ..-'■ ■■■■-•■ >' Retail. Rokf_ißßeef _• ...... Os too 7 . . J3pl_og Beet, .. . .... - J. ?mft I J—fattenM_d-a.uaTtor.. " S f~S ! I_mb, lore-quarter _ v •** ° 3 ':'■ v«i .fhlnMuai-tor J" •• ...40 —60 _-.; Fortsß-o.Veal ;..'■.; ~«. *„*_, „ " I Steaks .. .. .:■-.. 'Z ' a «~"S I I Chops and Sausages ..>=,.. T. o fin 5 I- 1» tofe be9t (w£ole9ftl#mutton, 8-Js; m&l

Floor Marioh■. Wholesale. flg-dt Superflno Flour, Bilk dressed, pert™- J-J 9 n Fine Fionr, ditto, household ..£l2lOB-13 0 v Adelaide, per ton _ .. _— .» v v None In market . fl Oamaru, por ton .. ...■-■ •• ii 1n n Dunedin, per ton — \i ii X Canterbury, per ton .. .. ••_,.:_-___ n 0 Bran per ton (sacks inoluded) «}»£___ _ X Shan?s.perton ..£5 158-6 0 v Cabin-Bread „ - - ~ ' jgjs.js M -o O-tmeal.. 18 0 0 Pearl Barle^^.^-^^;- Wholesale. Maize (Syd.) 3 9~i 3 Hay, medow „ Wheat (fowl* S 8-3 9 Hoy (oaten) 5 0-510 Potatoes, £310s to £i. ■ Retail,' B. d. s. d. 8. d. s. d. Maize.busheU 6-0 0 Lucerne, owt.7 6-8 0 OatsTditto ..2 9-3 3 Oaten, ditto 6 0-7 0 Bran. IOOIbB 6 0-6 6 Straw, ditto 3 0-4 0 Wheat (fowl) 3 6-3 9 Chaff, ditto 5 6-6 0 Hay, cwt ..0 0-0 0 Potat'es.ditto3 6-4 6 Wheat Beed 5 6—6 0 Seeds.—RstaU. s. d. c. d. s. d. 8. a. Ryegrasa ..8 0-0 0 Cocksfoot.bl.6 6-7 0 ItallanTdo. ..7 C-8 0 Trefoil, b. 0 7-0 0' RedCloTer.lbO 11—1 0 Rntstail, lb. 1 0-0 7 WhiteCloverl 0-1 3 Tioiothy.lb. 0 7-0 0 Alsyko, lb ..0 0-1 3 Lucorne,lb. 1 -0 0 Cowgross, lbl 2-1 3 Rape, lb ..0 5 0 0 Woolpaoka te quantity, 3s 3d to 3s fid oach corn saoks, 8a to 0a Gd per dozon. Fencing wire N os. C, 7 and 8. assorted, £1610s to £17 per ton Coal and firewood Market. Coal.—Newcastle (ship's side), cargo Sss per ton; yard, 40b to 45a. . Bay of Islands, at yards, 2os 6d ; soreened, 28sOd; ditto at tho mine, 12b ; ship's aide, 23a Gd. Waikato, at mine, 5b ;in Auckland 17s 6d to 22a: Tauplri, at mines, 6a 6d to 12a ;at yard, ißa to 21s; delivered, 26s to 295. Wangaret, at mine, 8s 6d ,* yard (steam), 17s; honßohold, 223. Miranda, at yard (household), 18a; steam, 18a. Eamo (housohold), 28a, 30a delivered; steam, 235. Firewood.—Uncut, at wharf (cargo), 8s to 9a per ton; delivered, 12s; cut, 14a to 16s. Kauri Gum and Flax Market.

Gum is unchanged. The following Bales have been effected since last Friday:—Good ordinary Kaipara and "Whangarei at £36 to £37; East Coast, £15 to £17; receipts for October so far, about 330 tons. ' Flax.—Finest quality £19—£21 10a per ton Tow «. 7—9 „ Fdnods .. Id. per lb Building Materials. Timber.—Boards and Scantling. 100 ft, best, 13s; second class, 8s ; beqg planed, tongued and grooved, first-class, HB6d; second ditto. 10a. Mills: Cargo, best,-10b to lis; .sec-class, 6a to 7s: Baulk, 6a to 6s 6d. .... New Zealand Palings, sft (sap), 10s; sft (heart) 12a • 6ft. 13a Tl-troo Rails, £310s per 100; Puriri Posts. £6: Shingles, Ub per 1,000; Hobart ffown Palings, sft, 17s; Oft, 198: Hobart Town rails, 90S, Belling quotations. Bricks (at Whau.) 10s por 1,000; Town Yards, £253 • delivered. £210s. Drain pipes, per 100,; 6 inches bore), 30a ; i inobes.lls: 3 Inches 9s 2 Inohes, £210s per 1,000 socket glazed pipes, 18 inohea 2a 6d per foot; 15 Inches, 2s per toot; 12 Inches, is 6d per foot; 9 inches, Is per foot; 6 inohes, 6d per foot; I inches. Id per foot. Lime, slacked. Is per bushel; quick Ime In ack. la 6d to 2s; ground lime, Is 9d.

Mail Notice.

Mails will Close as Under,—

This Day. For Whangarei Heads. Parua, WaJP»._^an. garel, Ta_gib.ua, and Mangapai, per Argyle, For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Saturday. 22nd instant. . For Walwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, _c. per Rose Casey, atloa.m. For Australian Colonioa, per Hero, at 11 a.m. For Levuka and Suva, per Taiaroa. at 1 p.m. For Waitara, etc. per Lafla Rookh, at 1 p.m. For Gleborne and Napier, per Southern Cross, at 3 p.m.

Monday, 2Rh inßtant. For Hobart per Loongana, at 3 p.m. For Whitiangi, por Fingal, at 3 p.m. Por Rußse—, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Moogonul, per Wellington, at i p.m.

Tuesday, 25th Instant For Taranakl and Southern ports, per Wanaka, at 8 a.m.

Tuesday, November Bth, Per b.s. Zealandia, as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States Of America. Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.n_ • For United Kingdom and Continent; of Europe, at 1 p.m. '_,_..,„ , For money orders registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence, In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mall Agent on board the steamer up to tho time ot Bailing. This mall will be due in London on Tues day, December 20,1831. a, B. BIBS, cnien Postmaster. ' Chief Foat-offloe. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

October 21,188 L

Theatre Royal—" Hamlet," DeLiaa'a Austra lian Specialty Company, 8 p.m.

Wellesley - street School — Lecture by Mr Worthington oa "Epochs of BngUsh History," 8 p.m.

V.MC.A. — Rev. A. *W. Webb's Farewell Address, 7.30 p.m.

DriU-Bhed-Naval Brigade: Monthly Inspec tion, 7.30 p.m. St. Paul's—Teaohers at Parsonage, at 8 p.m. Ponsonby Rowing Club Committee, Club room, 7.35 p.m.

Death.

HUNTKB.—On Ootober 20th, at Mount Albion, Waltakerel, of heart disease, Mary Ann, tho dearly beloved wife of Henry Hunter, aged 60 years.

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1881.

TheS.B. Macgregor left for "Waitara at 4.15 £_.. yesterday, with Captain Mair, and Me_rs avis, Lummer, and McCraken as passengers, and the following cargo: 55 cases apples, 55 boxes candles, 109 mata sugar. 47 packages tea, 30 boxeß soap, 22 bags rice, 63 packages sundries. She is expected to return hither about Sunday, and leaves again according to announcement on Monday for Wanganul ana way porta.

For the cause that lacks i»—rialice, For the wrong that needs rcsistaac For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

What shall we gain by war is a question every intelligent man must ask himself in the present state of native affairs. And the only answer that reflection can give is this —our gain will certainly bo nothing, or next to nothing, our loss incalculably serious. A little storekeepingriug in New Plymouth, for a long time past, has been industriously working up the war fever by exaggerated sensational telegrams and lying reports. Nothing is easier to do with Englishmen. The pluck and pugnacity of our race are singularlysusceptibleof tho warfever; daring is ingrained in our natures by inheritance, by tradition, and physical constitution. Jingoism, no matter what the circumstances that call it forth, will always be a popular cry, even with men having otherwise cool heads. But let us pause and reflect upon the ends to be attained, and count the cost. What does war mean ? A shock to our damaged credit at a most critical period; the stoppage of immigration of the most valuable class of agriculturists who are now flocking to our shores; a tightness of money and rise in the rate of interest which will tell keenly upon every industry and business man of the country- an increase in the cost of living oppressive to the poor; the withdrawal of population from peaceful pursuits and loss ot productive power, with attendant unsettling of the people; and the effectual ruin of those colonising schemes which are reaching out beyond the present outworks of civilization into the heart of native districts—the country beyond Cambridge, up the Thames valley, and along the entire East Coast. Wild spirits dispersed from Taranaki will scatter over thewhole North Island, breeding disaffection and inflaming those turbulent natives found in every settlement, who, with nothing to lose, are ever ready for a row. A few hundreds of such natives, bent upon mischief, could paralyse settlements, drive settlers from their homes, and spread ruin and devastation far 1 and wide. It has not surely been forgotten 1 that tbe last war, which .cost the colony three millions sterling, besides engaging 10,000 British troops, originated in such another Taranaki quarrel ss the present one. .It would be a happy event if the wretched little nest of dissaffection and political horse-leeches could bejilotted from the map of New Zealand. '•Although it may be urged that native insurrection would be more easily coped with because communication is now much better than in 1863, and troops could be more readily concentrated at any required point, we must also remember that our frontier Is infinitely wider, settlers are scattered over a more extended area and In places where communication ia no better now than it was in 1863.

We do not purpose, however, to play the idle of alarmists, or exag gerate the consequences of a policy to which the country seems almost committed; but it is the duty of every man to consider f ully_ the whole situation, with all its possi bilities. Wo are convinced that a war at the present moment would be absolutely fatal to the best interests of the colony and especially of this island, and, therefore, without prejudging the effectiveness of any steps the Government may have in contem plation, we feel bound to reiterate that those steps will be successful in so far as they avoid war, and that should they land tho colony in a protracted native struggle, no condemnation would be too severe for their authors. It is for the Government, with all the sources of information they have in their possession, and all the appliances at their command, to devise such measures as will secure respect tor the law, and at the same time preserve the peace of the colony. If past experience in native affairs in New Zealand goes for anything, it proves unquestionably that theee recurring native : difficulties will, by the exercise of patience, settle themselves. The situation on the Plains does not strike us as one calling for heroic remedies. The settlers of the dis trict are by no means alarmed; .in fact they obtain most of their news about hostile movements of the natives from the press of other parts of tho colony. We have been applied to for information for the benefit of Europeans actually occupying land at the seat of operations. So far as the settlers are concerned, the molestation has been of a very limited character—the fencing and

ploughing of perhaps half-a-dozen patches of land. There has been no personal violence. Thero are, it Is true, tho vapourmgs of Te Whiti and Tohu, but these have received too much attention. If the Government will only leave Te Whiti severely alone, treating him with indiffer ence, while they firmly assert the law upon, all who break it; if they will arrest the fencers and ploughmen, and send them to trial; if they select sturdy settlers for the Plains, and put them thereunder the con dition accepted by American backwoods men that they shall be prepared to take a large share in their own protection; if, to Bupport these settlers, they establish a few strong redoubts, well supplied with arms aud ammunition, we are confident that the native difficulty on £he Plains will settle- itself "in a few years, as the King 'difficulty, is 'doing.. It will be settled, too, 'at a trivial cost as compared with war; , without loss ,of life; . with out disturbance to the rest ot the colony; without damage to our credit, or interruption of the peaceful pur- '* suits which aro pushing tho colony for ward with racehorse strides. Its settlement will vindicate alike the dignity, humanity,' and forbearance of tho colonists. If, how ever, To Whiti should prove madder than wc take him to be, and provoke war by forcible resistance to the exercise of the law in punishing natives who defy it, the colonies would havo_ the satisfaction of knowing that this is not one of those wars which they could have avoided with honour. They would have the conscien tious assurance that they had exhausted conciliation; that the natives had brought tho consequences ou thoir own heads, and that those consequences, severe aa they must be—for no half-hearted measures will do when the sword is again unsheathed—were foreseen by a patient Government, anxious to deal righteously with all its subjects, native and European, and that bloodshed was forced upon a reluctant people. Let us have no more vain regrets or recriminations, but face the whole position boldly, and act as becomes the sons of a great and enlightened nation, neither swayed by passion nor foaded by a false sense of dignity to im rue out hands needlessly in human blood.

On and after the Ist November, 1881, money orders will be issued in New Zealand upon Germany. Tho orders are to be drawn for English money, and may be made pay able at any town in Germany. Full par ticulars can be obtained by applying at any money order office to the Postmaster.

In Chambers this morning, Mr Hugh Gordon Setli Smith, an English barrister, was duly enrolled as a barrister and solicitor of the Supremo Court of New Zealand.

The new railway bridge over the Kaipara River, near Helensville, has bcen.finisbed, and the line diverted on Sunday last. The trains now run over it. The old bridge is in course of demolition.

Mr F, H. Lewisson has given a handsome cup to the North Shore Regatta (mention of which was inadvertently omitted from our paper last night.) Mr Lewisson is always to the foie on such occasions,

Chase's collection of movable wax figures waa exhibited in the premises in Queen street lately occupied by Dunno, Hall, and Co., last evening. A number of persons in spected the figures, which form an interest ing mechanical study.

The Dramatic Compcny at present per forming at tbe Theatre have tendered Mr de Lias a complimentary benefit, which he has accepted. The performance will take place on Tuesday evening, He also received a letter of thanks.

In consequence of the detention of the steamer Rinearooma, Carsy's Opera Troupe will not arrive in Auckland before Tuesday morning, and tho opening performance has therefore been postponed till the evening of tho same day.

Ytry little business was done on the Ex chaoge to-day. Tiefnans rose from 4s 6'd to 4s 9d, in consequence of the news that a new reef had been cut. There was a demand for Ycuog Colonials, Waibi, £24 being offered for quarter shares,

"Foiled" was repeated at the Theatre Royal last evening to a moderate house. This evening " Hamlet" will bo placed on the boards, and should attract a good audi ence, as the silent Dane is said to he one of Mr Leake's mot t polished impersonations. On Monday evening next, as the opening of the "Pirates" season has been postponed till Tuesday, the company will tender a complimentary benefit to Mr De Lias.

A shipment of American grapes, which arrived hy the City of Sydney from San Francisco on Sunday, found a ready mar ket in Auckland.

A woman,whose name baa not transpired, fell down the well of a house near to Mr Reed's workshop at tbe rear of the City Mar ket yesterday afternoon. She was rescued by a man who went down to her assistance, The Calcutta sweep oh the WaDganui Trotting Race will be drawn at the Exchange Hotel at 9 o'clock this evening. An adver tisement appears in another column.

The Hero arrived from Sydney about 9 o'clock this morning and anchored off tho North Head. Here the passengers and crew wero interviewed by Dr Pbilson, the Health officer, and all being in good health, tbe vessel was granted a "Clean Bill," and came up to the Qaeen-street wharf about noon. The mails as uaual were fumigated at Motuihi, arriving in town late in tho afternoon.

We had the pleasure to-day of inspecting the handsomest side-board ever made in Auckland, Asa work of arc it is very credit able, showing to advantage our mottled kauri and other woods. It has been made by one of Messrs Gurlick and Cranwell's em ployes, and it will be exhibited at tbe City Hall' Arcade for a few days. The carvings are grand, consisting of fruit, groups of birds, fishes, &c, &c, and the workman ship throughout is first-class, and equal to the best English or Italian work. The maker is an Italian, Signor Edward Lami.

To the Editor: Sir,—Why is it that our Bcgatta Committees are ignoring amateur pulling matches, and thus gradually they are becoming altogether left out of the pro grammes ? While a thorough acquaintance with the knowledge of sailing and knowing how to handle a boat is greatly to be desired for our colonial youtb, none tho less is it desirable they should know how to pull a boat; and there is no exercise (when used in moderation) more conducive to health and freedom from chest diseases. I hope the Auckland Regatta Committee will try and have this year several pulling matches, and induce our young men to shew their muscle. Yours, &c, Briton,—[Amateur rowing races have been placed on tho programmes of all the re gattas held in Auckland Harbour for some time past, but owing to a dispute between the clubs as t j the definition of the word " amateur" the races usually fell through. The vexed question has now been settled, and the Auckland, Poneonby, and Morth Shore clubs have senior and junior crews in train ing to compete at the approaching North Shore Regatta.]

Yesterday afternoonßiddler's farmhouse, situated in the Ohaupo road about throe miles from Hamilton, was destroyed by fire. It was occupied by tho lessee of the farm, Mr Vinson. It appears that a small fire had been lighted in a small valley at the rear of the stables, and was supposed by Mr Vin son to have been extinguished. The wind fanned the dimes, which spread to the fowl-house, situated forty or fifty yards from the residence. Whilst the family were clearing the stable, a spark unobserved ignited the roof of the dwelling, which was speedily in a blaze, Mr Vinson having time to savo nothing but a few boxes of clothing. The insurances are—£loo on the building, and £100 on the farniturein tbe Colonial office—not £600 and £200 as stated in the " Herald " this morning.

There was a large gathering of members of the St. Andrew's Mutual Improvement Association in the school-room lasjt evening, and a fair attendance of visitors. The sub ject of the lecture by Mr P. Oliphant was "The Philosophy of Dugald Stewart,"intro duced by a brief sketch of Stewart's life and philosophy. The subject was handled in a masterly manner, and tbe philosophical theories clearly set forth, interspersed with suitable extracts from the "Elements of the Philosophy of the Human Mind," and other of Stewart's works. The lecturer treated, in the philosophical section of his discourse, of psychology, logic, and metaphysics, en livening tbe latter portion with an anecdote of George the Third, who entertained no special regard, for meta-pheesecs or •Scotch men, metaphysics being about as intelligi ble to the kingly mind of good old George as the mystery of an apple dumpling, -which Peter Pindar illustrated in humorous verse. The lectures of Professor Stewart were a protest against the philosophy of Hume, Berkeley, and others, and the theories of these writers were briefly sketched. Stewart was educated at the High School of Edinburgh, and studied at the University of Glasgow, under Dr. Reid, whose lectures on the "Intellectual and Active Powers of Man" turned Stewart's attention to the subjects which made his name famous in philosophy and letters. Several excellent speeches followed the lecture, and the evening was one of real in tellectual enjoyment, '

At a meeting of shareholders in the Union Jack claim, Tiki, this afternoon, some formal business was transacted and the meeting then adjourned for a month.

The report of a very important legal argument with respeit to land purchase appears in another column. The points raised have never before been decided in this colony. About twelve men entcrviewed Major Withers to-day, in response to the adver tisement calling for rocruits for the Armed Constabulary force. None of these were engaged, as certain forms have to be gone through before they can be taken into the government service. In addition to these, a number,of men applied earlier in the day, but did not wait until Major Withers arrived, and consequently did not see him.

Tho cells of the Police Station are under going a thorough cleansing and renovation, with now floors and sundry neces* sary conveniences, conducive to health and cleanliness, Mr Backstraw is tho contractor for the carpen tery work, and when completed, the cells and other compartments will present a generally improved appearance.

A correspondent sends the following pain ful story:—"Sir,—l desire to call tho attention of the benevolently inclined.to a I case ef real distress, knowing that I havo your sympathy for such. To state the matter as concisely as possible, there isrt young woman lying iv a boarding-house in Queen-street penniless and friendless, just confined of a baby. She was turned out of her place on account of her approaching trouble. She tried to get a room or lodging, but who would take her ? She went to Dr Philson, but the hospital does not take such casc3in, and tliero is nolying-in hospital here. Sho was directed to several places, but in all she failed to get shelter. O tterly exhausted, ahe went to a dining-room, and there in a few hours she Was confined, and after pay ing the doctor, nurse, aud other little ex penses, she is penniless. The boarding house-keeper is greatly put about, I believe, oa his wifo is not even at home; he has done all he could for tho unfortunate girl, but she cannot remain much longer there. I now leave the caae to speak for itself, and shall give you tho name and address to give to those who wish to help.—Yours, &c, Humanity.

We arc hot exactly up a tree, though it is gonorally supposed that wo havo boon had. This waa how it happonod. Wo got knocked out of tho'cen tro In to one of tbe corner BtaUs, and bo finding ourselves cornered, wo sot to work in earnest, and this woek we have made the most both of the'tlmo and the space at our disposal. Wo have not been able to got things Into just tho shape that we wish, and intend to havo them, but we shall be able to make a splendid show ,to-morrow,ofveryprlme dairy fed hams and baoon, Canterbury cheese of extra rich quality, Fresh Kggs and Butter, Sauce*-, Jams, Salmon and aU other kinds of provisions. We guarantee the quality of every article that we sell, and warrant a saving equal to Is In tbo pound, upon all purohasos made at our establishment, Please come early to-morrow, and we will serve you well. Auokland Provision and Dairy Produce Company. The Bight Corner BtaU, opposlto tho Central Lamp, City Market-A. BkttaNY. Manager.

G. Hulme, Butcher, Queen-stroet, list of prices :—wholeaalo: sheep, by the caroase, 2*d; beef, by the quarter, 2Jd; pigs, or by tho side. Sid to Id. Retail for cash: mutton, 2*1,3 d, and Id.: roast beef, 3Jd, «t, andfid; boillngbeef. 2idand3d ; ournbeef, 3d; in kegs, 2jd; pork, 3d, Id, and Sd; veal, Id and 6d; lamb por quar ter, from 2a 6d: lard in bladders: german a .usage and pork sausage, lid; be»f sausage, Id; baoon, 6d, Sd, and lOd; hama, 8d an-; lOd : poultry, all kinds. Discount and terms allowod to large buyers. All orders will be promptly attonded to.—o. Hulme. Butcher, Sec, opposlto Market Queen-atreet. (Advt.)

The season of the Parnell Lawn Tennis Club will commence to-morrow Saturday) weather permitting. The friends of the choir of the Auckland Band of Hope Union are notiflod of a practice meeting in the Temperance Hall at 7.30 to-mor row evening, when a full attendance Is or poo ted.

Our readers who have not yet made their porchafca of summer dreeßes, millinory, and clothing, would do well to see T. MoMastera now stock. Some lines speoially cheap.

Mr L. W. Eaton has received instructions from the Harbour Board to sell by nuotlon on Monday, the 3lst instant, the lease for twelve months of the new offloes on Quoon-Btroot wharf from No Ito No 11. Partloularß may bo ascer tained at the Harbour Board offloes, Fort street- Mr Bcttany, mauaeer of the Auokland Provision and Dairy Company, will open hia newly flttod up market stalls to-monow morn ing opposite the central lamp, on the right-hand side from the (Jaeen-Btreot ontranco to the mar kot, Mfßettany calls attention to thu faot by advertisement in another column, and informs tho public that bo will display to-morrow quan tities of ihe flnost bacon and choose that have over been diSDlayod lv tho oity, the bacon being home-fed, and tho cheese worthy ot Cheshire and So—erset. :

IN TERCOLONIA- WE A.THKK KXOH ANQB,

SYDNEY, Thursday evening.

Weathor now clearing, after hard S.W. gale, whlob began at Sydnej at 10 p.m. on the 18th. First Btroak of a clear sky in tho west appeared at 0 p.m. ot the 19th. Barometer:—Portland, 30*0; Hobart, 29 7; Gabo and.Sydnoy. 29*8,

SCINTILLATIONS.

'* Be brief, for it is witn words as with sun beams ; the more they aro oondonsed tbe deepor they burn."—Soothev.

No wondor money is tbe root of all evil; it bo frequently gets tight. Young man, benevolence is becoming, but you needn't necessarily give yourself away. When a woman tells you you aro just horrid, propose at once. Never fear the consequences. Sho will not say no. The young lady who could not make hor bangs stay bung said she was having a tuft time of it. A codfishproduces3,6B6,76oeggs. Thero's millions waiting for the man who succeeds in crossing the codfish with tbe hen. A missionary near Gaboon, Africa, has recently been eaten by the natives. They truly loved the man. They said he was good enough to eat and then they ate him, Young man, never brag of your drinking exploits. The other fools will not believe you, <rod your story may come to tho ears ot some one whoso good opinion you may wish to retain.

The Defence Minister has mollified tho Wellington Artillery, by informing them that the supposed reflection of Col. Header on their pluck was all a mis apprehension. Ten more Wellington publicans are being sued for adulterating spirits. The Kiwi flour mills.Hamilton.have been re-opened under the title of Excelsior, after undergoing extensive alterations aud re pairs. Messrs Knox and Riddlcr are the proprietors. Mr Gilbert Mair, an old hand at bush fighting (as will be remembered from his connection with tbe To Kooti expedition,) left for Paribaka yesterday to assume a com mand.

The first century in cricket this season has been madeat Christchurch by C. Strange, a member of one of the town clubs, making 104 at Lincoln against the college. The total number of entries for the forth coming agricultural show is 830, being a large increase over the previous year.

NORTH SHORE REGATTA.

Is our last evening's issue, containing the programme of the forthcoming North Shore Regatta,'the following events were Inadvert ently omitted:—

10. Thikd-olass Open Sailing Boats, under 16 feet and not leas tban 13 feet overall.—lst prize, cup, value 6 guineas, £2 added; 2nd prize, musical box, with £1 added.

11. Foußra-oi—ssOp_NSAit.iNGßoATS.under 13 feet overall.—lst prize, Mr Porter's Biscuit Basket; 2nd prize, £2,

12. A Ships' Gio Rack will bo added If sufficient inducement offers.

13, TUB Race.—Prize, £2,

11. Greasy Boom.—Prize, £2 and. goose. 15. Dock Hunt.—Flagship subscription prize. 10. Nautical Pig Huht.-Pilzo, tho captured Pig. ___________________

CRICKET MATCHES.

Thb following cricket matches will be played to-morrow (weather permitting):—

The Auckland United" C.C. will meet Otahuhu C.C. to-morrow atternoon, at Otahuhu. A drag will leave Crowther's etabies at 1 p.m. sharp to convoy the players to Otahuhu. The following is the United team:—Mumford, Teetro, C. MaoCormiok, Lankham (2), Dufaur (2), Jervls, Cromwell, _ioKern, and Gardner.

The Auokland United C.C. Second Eleven will play Weßt End Second Eleven to-morrow afternoon, in the Domain, commencing at 2 p.m, sharp. The following is the United team:— Thwaitea, Sadler, A. MacCormick, N. Williamß, Harington, Johnßon, George (2), Frizell, Sbove, and Lumpkin. Emergencies: Baber and Rogers.

A matoh—West End let eleven v. Civil Ser vice— will take piaoe to-morrow at 2 p.m., on the No. 2 wioket, Domain Cricket Ground. Players are requested to roll up, and be punc tual. The following will irepreaent the Weßt End:—Arneil. Brook. Coleman, Cole—i, Choj-ce, Lynch, Maoky, Mitchell, King, Walker ana Isaac.

A cricket match will be played at the Domain next Saturday, between the West Knd and United Second elevena. The following will repre sent tbe West Knd:—Baker, H«ina, Low's, Banfleld, Stovin, Berry, Creeks, Water*, Brown, G. Courtayne, and Woods. Emergency: Simma and Beavan. Players are requested to bo in attendance at 2 p.m. sharp.

A match will be played on the Union Ground to-morrow, between the Union and Henderson Mill CC'b, play to commence at 2.39 p.m. The following will represent the Union:—B. Bol lard (Capt,). Archibald (3). Sinolair (2), Gault, Stewart, Lawrence. J. Bollard, and E. Buchanan, Mr F. Harvey, Umpire.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

(Per s,s.

SYDNEY, October 18. The Ring Barking Bill passed the coni mittee Of the Legislative Council on the 1-th, and the third reading tho following day. The Council insisted on cutting out .the ten pound polltax, and the clause prohibiting the acquisition of property by Chinese, from the ChineßO Restriction Bill.

Tho Assembly carried the local option clause of the Licensing Billon the 12th, after a long debate.

CHURCH SYNOD. The Church of England Synod continues its sittings daily. The subject of marriage with a deceased wife's sister was debated without definite result, The ecclesiastical organization, clergymen's widows, and orphans' fund, and aboriginal missions were also discussed, and projects for joint action in such matters considered, A resolution was adopted 'dn the 14th, re* cording the dc'opjsympathyofthe Church of England with all true members and branches of the Protestant Church.

THE SMALL.POX. ' There is no fresh small-pox in the present weok, The Denford family, Pyrmont, aro seriously affected, The child Esther died on the 13th. The infant succumbed on the following day. Tho others are carefully quarantined and nursed. Patientß at the quarantine ground progress satisfactorily. DROWNING FROM TBE ALACRITY. Lieutenant Phillips and two men of H.M.S. Alacrity, while surveying the Island of Ycdna at Fiji, wore drowned through the capsizing of a boat. Dr. Renwick was sworn in Minister of Mines on the 12th. .

Tbe election for Newtown, in conse quence of Mr W. J, Forster'a acceptance of the office of Minister of Justice, is fixed for the 26th.

The recent Government appointments are subjeoted to considerable discussion aud criticism.

The exhibition of the New Bouth Wales Art Society i« well attended. £500 worth of pictures have been sold since the opening,

MELBOURNE.

Tho Assembly passed tho Four Million Loan Bill on the 13th.

The mining returns for September show considerable falling off.

MELBOURNE, October 15.

A message from the Assembly was read In the Council on the 12th to the effect that the salaries should henceforth be paid to the President and Chairman of Committees without being subject to the Lower Honse. It wasannounced iv tbe Assembly that a bill will shoftly be introduced limiting tbe work-time of cngine-drivors in mines to eight hours daily. " The subscriptions received .within three weeks after Bishop Moorhouse's appeal on behalf of the-Cathedral Fund amount to £20,000. . A number of gentlemen interested in agri culturehave offered to lease from the Gover nment 4,000 acres and purchase 600 moro, comprising Dookie Farm, for tbo purpose of establishing an Agricultural College. They propose spending from twonty to fifty thousand pounds in the venturo. The col lege is expected to be self-supporting.

BRISBANE, October 15,

Tbo Government are pushing on railway surveys. The Premier announced his in tention to devote funds to searching for Artesian water, and will make the water supply a prominent question next session. Serious complaints continue of want of rain in Darliugdowns, Beenleigh, and Cooktown.

The Queensland Meat Company is now freezing threo hundred sheep, besides a number of cattle,weekly.

ADELAIDE.

The Attorney-General is prosecuting tbe Manager of the German Court in the Exhi bition for £2,800, being-.treblo the value of jewellery which bo tried to pass without paying duty.

ELECTION NOTES.

Mr Tole notifies to the electors of Eden that ho will be a candidate for the repre sentation of that constituency.

Mr Hobbs obtained a vote of confidence at Wairaate, and a resolution was carried deprecating the reported visit of Mr Moss to the diitrict in company with Mr John Lundon.

Mr Theo. Cooper, jun,, of tho 'legal firm of Russell and Dcvore, is coming out for City West in opposition to Dr. Wallis and Mr J. M. Dargaville.

The approach pf tbe general election is keeping tho Registrar, Mr Cotter, pretty busily employed. Since tbe printing of the new rolls, numerous applications hare been made for the electoral privilege, and fresh applications come in-daily. The present number on the Auckland North roll is 922, now applications, 70; Auckland West, 855 and 60; Eden, 924 and 70; Newton, 1156 and 40; Parne)l,9l7 and 50 ; Manukau,ll22 and 30; Auckland East, 789 and 11.

[BY TELKOBAPH.]

CHRISTCHURCH, this day,

Mr S. P. Andrews, M.H.R., addressed tbe electors of Christchurch North last night, and received a, rote of confidence,

FIRE AT NEWTON.

Shortly before 11 o'clock lastevening, a fire broke out in a large two-storey building in Newton Road, occupied by Mr Robert Stevenson as a general-store and dwelling house. Mr Stevenson and his wife retired te rest at 10 o'clock, everything apparently being safe. The place where the fire origi nated waa a large 'store room in the upper storey, in which was stored a quantity of groceries and miscellaneous goods, amongst tbem being a quantity of matches. Mr Stevenson's niece, wbo occupied a room ad joining the store room, first detected the presence of the devouring element and im mediately gave the alarm. Numbers of willing hands were speedily at work re moving such of the furniture and stock as could be saved. - By this time tho flames had burst through tbe room, and the fire bells in the various parts of the city clanged out tho alarm. Those earliest at the con flagration organised bucket brigades, and an almost constant stream of water was kept on the lean-to •of tbe burning building, the water being conveyed in every conceivable domestic ute_sil. A few minutes after the ringing of the bells, tho Fire Brigade and Salvage Corps arrived in one of Crowther's brakos, but in the' face of the absence of an efficient water, supply,, the saving of the building was out of the question. For tunately, there was little or so wind, or the intense heat generated by the burning of the well-stocked store would moet certainly have made the consequences serious. Mr Honeycomb's premises, at the opposite corner, and a block of buildings at the rear, be longing to Mr Stevenson, were only saved by the assiduous exertions of the bucket gangs. A email-poodle, which was im prisoned in Mr Stevenson's lean-to, had a narrow escape from roasting, being just saved in time by the removal of some weather-boards.. By this time the flames had in a measure, subsided, and there did not appear to be much cbance of the con flagration extending. Tho.two tall chimneys being a source of dancer to those in the vicinity, a few firemen, using a long ladder as a battering ram, suceeded in demolishing them, A number of members of the Sopttish, Naval, and Artillery, rendered valuable assistance, the latter especially so, keeping up as they did a bucket service where the flames were burning their fiercest. Where so many did so well, it may seem invidious to par ticularise, but we cannot help mentioning the exertions of Mrs Crago, one of the neighbours. This good1 lady first pumped her own well dry, and then went to those ot her neighbours.- She worked heroically at the "cow with the iron tail" until all the danger was over, and the members of the Fire Brigade desire throngh. na to express their acknowledgement to her for a liberal supply of tea and coffee during the two hours the fire was raging. At one o'clock, the charred ruins and blackened remnants of a flagstaff were* all that re mained, The insuiances were: Northern, £100 on shop; National, £1,000 on the stock, £400 on the shop, £100 on the furniture, and £200 on bazaar goods. The National is protected by reinsurances to tbe extent of £1,200. Mr. Steve—son, wbo is agent for the National, estimates his loss at £1,000 over the value of the insurance,

CABLEGRAMS.

IRKUTKE'S TELECIEA-S.J

LONDON, October 20. l\ n6w„. transpires 'that the statement recently 'current that, the Headquarters of the Land League had been removed from Dublin to Liverpool is quite premature. No change has yet been made in tbe seat of operations of the League.

ARCHBISHOP CROKE DENOUNCES

THE LEAGUERS.

Dr. Croke, Archbishop of Caahel County, Tipperary, Ireland, has written letters, in which he condemns in strong terms the League's manifesto, urging the tenants to refuse to pay rents.

IRISH LAND COMMISSION.

LONDON, October 20.

The Irish Land Commission .appointed under the provisions of the Land. Act has commenced its sitting*. Over 400 cases are down for decision by the Commis sion.

AMERICAN ANi) ENGLISH AMITY.

WASHINGTON, October 19.

The centenary of Yorktown, in Virginia, Was celebrated to-day with great rejoicings. By order of President Arthur, tho British flag was saluted as a token of friendship between England and America, and as a mark of respect to Her Majesty the Queen.

AUSIRALIAN,

VOTE OF CENSURE,

MELBOURNE, Friday.

Mr Ramsay's motion, condemning ap pointments by the Government to the Edu cation Commission, will come on in the Assembly on Tuesday next.

THE VICTORIAN MINISTRY AND

EDUCATION.

MELBOURNE, October 20. A Commission of Inquiry iuto the work ing of tbe Education Act has been ap pointed by the Government, in accordance with the announcement made in the Gover nor's speech at the opening of the present session. Mr Ormond is appointed Presi dent of the Commission, and its constitu tion is receiving severe criticism, At the caucus of the Opposition to-day, a resolu tion was carried to the effect that the Com mission was unsatisfactory, and Mr Bam say has sinco given notice of motion to that effect. It is understood that the motion is not intended to be one of want of confidence in the Government

THE CUP. MELBOURNE, October 20. Nautilus is scratched for the Melbourne Cup,

GOLD FROM FIJI. MELBOURNE, October 20. It is stated that a parcel of gold dis covered at Fiji has been assayed in Mcl bourne with a satisfactory result.

"AUGURS" TIPS FOR THE DERBY, MELBOURNE, October 20,

"Augur," in the "Australasian," tips Somerset or Somnus for tho Victorian Derby, to be run on the 29th inst. THE MINISTER OF MINES. BYDNEY, October 20. Dr. Renwick, who was appointed Minis ter for Mines on the 12th inst, was re elected for_ the East Sydney constituency to-day. His return was unopposed. DESTRUCTIVE STORM. SYDNEY, October 20. A storm of unusual violenco has been ex perienced to-day on the coast and in this city, causing serious damage, to several houses in the suburbs. The shipping in tho harbour has, however, suffered no injury, and ai far as can be ascertained ho casual ties have occurred on the coaat. SYDNEY, Friday. Arrived yesterday afternoon: Union Company's steamer YYakatipu from Wel lington. THE STORM. Tho storm which was experienced here yesterday wrecked two huts and destroyed several fences at the'quarantine ground at the North Head.

All the patients at tho station are pro gressing favourably.

ADDITIONAL CABLEGRAMS

LONDON, October 11.

England and France have each sent a man-of-war to Alexandria, to support the Khedive in his efforts to restore order in Egypt. Destructive floods have occurred in tho Province of Cagliari, island of Sardinia, Several houses were destroyed.

Serious riots hare taken place at Kil kenny. The disturbances, notwithstanding the efforts of the police to preserve order, were prolonged, and several persons were injured, whilst one or two were killed,

An Italian brig, having a cargo of petro leum on board, has been destroyed through the oil exploding. Ihe French troops, acting' upon instruc tions received from the French Government, have occupied Tunis.

uuitcau.who murderedFresident Garfield is feigning insanity.

LONDON, October 12

A meeting has been held at Forfar to de vise means for alleviating tho agricultural depression of the district. A BtmbaytraderhasfounderedoffLisbon, Only seven persons succeeded in effecting their escape. -

In a battle between 5,000 French troops and the Arab insurgents, at Susa, the French were repulsed.

The Newmarket races were continued to day, the following being the principal ovent :—

The Middle Park Plate of SOOsovs., . added to a sweepstake of 30sors. each, 20 forfeit, fcr two-year-olds • the second to receive 200sovs.: the third lOOaovs. :—• Lord -toseberry's Ksrmesse 1 Mr P. Lorillard's Gerald 2 Saint Marguerite 3 DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT NEW YORK. LONDON, October 12. A very destructive fire occurred at New York yesterday. Two hundred houses were more or less destroyed before the progress of the conflagration was checked. Her Majesty the Queen has invested King Alfonso XII. of Spain with the Order of the Garter,'

Mr John Dillon, M.P. for Tipperary, has been addressing his constituents, his princi pal topic being Mr Gladstone's speech at Leeds. Mr Dillon abused the Premier in strong terms.

LONDON, October 14,

The Ministry of M, Jules Ferry has re signed. M. Gambetta is now engaged in forming a new Ministry. Prince Albert Victor, eldest son of the Prince of Wales, will shortly receive his commission for tho army.

About half the [meat shipped trom Aus tralia by the steamship Orient has been sold. The opening prices were well main tained. The remainder of the meat is warehoused at the London Docks. FLIGHT OF LAND LEAGUERS. The Rev. Father Sheehy and Mr Egan who have taken a prominent part in con nection with the Land League of Ireland, became alarmed at the firm attitude recently displayed by the Government, and have fled from the country. A postman, who was lately a witness for the Crown at a trial at Longford, in Ireland, has been shot. REVIVALIST MEETINGS IN ENGLAND. LONDON, October 10. Another phase of revivalism is apparent in England, Messrs Moody and Sankey have appeared at Newcastle-on-Tyne to very large audiences, and the preaching of the one, and the singing and playing of the other, have created great religious excite ment.

MINING NEWS.

TiERNAN's goot about 701bs. good picked stone 100 feet, from the Union drive on the same reef. More are showing. Barrett's cut the new leader in the level, and got a fair show of gold. Queen of Beauty G.M.C.—During the week before last we received intimation from the county authorities that the wa'cr power would be stopped for 24 hour.", and I accordingly bad the engine overhauled and repaired. It is now running the pumps st 12 strokes per minute with easy firing. When the turbine wheel was uncovered it was found that the wheel plate was broken, and a new wheel has now been fitted. The contractors for stripping the pump shaft have done 18 feet during the fortnight. We are now down to the level of floor of No. 7 platt, and will have in all the timber in the shaft, and be cutting chamber for cistern next week. The water is now down to four feet below No. 1 level in the shaf t,—Georgk Black,

THE POLITICAL SITUATION AT WELLINGTON.

Revieiv Of Recents Events,

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WELLINGTON, this day. The political events of/the:past two days i will, to quote Mr Gisborne's memorable ' words during the stonewall debate, "make history." For weeks the Government have been quietly hatching their eggs and pecking at those who have been anxious to watch [ the progress of incubation. Between I ten and twelve o'clock on Wednesday night I the offspring burst upon the astonished woi Id iv the shape of an eighth Minister and an "ultimatum," and yesterday aud to-day these have been the only subject;? of table and town talk. Beth birds were frall fledged, and almost immediately took flight from their place of birth. The "ultima tum" to Te Whiti sped throughout the length and breadth of the country at mid night, and. the eighth Minister started in hot haste ait 4 o'clock yesterday morning for Pungarehu. Abojrfthe time Mr Bryce was being sworn in by*tne Administrator of the Governjient, theTEmerald man-of-war was quietly sailing up, the harbour with Sir Arthur Gordon on board, just one hour too late to have a .say in the proclamation issued under the hand of Sir James Prendergast. Tho Government were oblivious of the fact, and probably . rejoiced in secret at his supposed absence from the colony. I believe they_ were hot aware of his arrival till the next morning, and certainly Mr Bryce left with out a suspicion that Sir Arthur was any way near New Zealand at the time. His Excel lency, too, was in total'ignorance of the important events being transacted almost within earshot. Had he known how pre cious two hours were, he would not have spared coal on board the Emerald. These events have filled the town*with wonder and excitement. It would seem on first thought that the Government had an ink ling of the close proximity of Sir Arthur Gordon, and had thus hastened on the signing of the proclamation before he could arrive; but so far as I have been able to ■gather they were in complete ignorance of his departure from Fiji. However, the deed which has apparently been panted for was done, and there matters rest. HIS EXCELLENCY'S LANDING. His Excellency landed at a quarter-past ten o'clock yesterday morning, and pro ceeded to Government House. At 11 o'clock, Messrs Hall, Oliver, Dick, Rolles ton, Johnston, aad Major Atkinson straggled from the Government Buildings to Govern ment House, looking like so many naughty boys who had been caught in a wrong act and expected to be severely reprimanded. A meeting of the Executive was then held, lasting upwards of an hour, and it ia rumoured that Ministers were not received with open arms by Sir Arthur—in fact that they got severely browbeaten for their action. What actually took place may never be made public, but there is little doubt that the Governor disapproved of the course taken by hia Advisers. The Government's mouth is closed to every thing connected with the whole proceedings. WHY THE GOVERNOR CAME BACK,

Tbe publication of the proclamation and appointment ot Mr Bryce at so late an hour ot tbe night is only another knot in the tangled skein of mystery to which the public have been treated of late. The sudden arrival of the Governor may perhaps be more readily accounted for. There is reason to believe that his secretary here, seeing how events were drift—v?, sent word by a steamer from Cooktown to Fiji, intimating that it was important he should arrive here without loss of time, From some of the men on the boat in the Emerald, I learn that on the arrival of the steamer at Fiji all the sailors and officers ashore weie hurriedly called on board the Emerald, which at once Bteamed tor New Zealand with Sir A. Gordon. The men were under the impression that war bad actually broken out in this colony. There can be little doubt that the Governor had heard of the impending crisis and the pro bable action of the Government, and had thua hastened hither to be present before any definite action was taken. It is rumoured that the Governor was wroth at the Government having sent him no intima tion of a crisis being so near at band, and that he wanted to stop the circulation of the proclamation, but was tod that it was too late to do so. It will bs interesting to know the upshot of all this plot and counter-plot. No fresh proclamation has been issued announcing the resump tion of the Government by Sir Arthur, and it is not beyond the range of possibility that the difficulty raised In the House as to bis power to resume his post till reinstated by a fresh Commission from Home may again crop up. Mr Bryce is known to hold strong views on the subject, and if in terfered with in native matters may be inclined to ignore Sir Arthur's autho rity. WHAT THE "POST"SAYS. The "Post" last night was very en thusiastic on the subject of Mr Bryce's mindnight appointment and the issue of proclamation. Both events have its " heart/ approbation," and it is sat—He'd " that the action of the Government will be greeted with cordial approbation f torn one end of the colony to tbe other, and that Ministers will receive the hearty support of the public iv their resolute grappling with the long-standing native difficulty." i POPULAR FEELING. Certainly popular feeling here is in favour of the steps taken last night. Up to four o'olock yesterday afternoon, when I called at the Government Buildings, no fresh native news had been received by the Go vernment. Messrs Rolleston and Atkinson intended to leave for New Plymouth to-day, but have postponed their departure for a day or two. PROPOSED GRAND VOLUNTEER REVIEW. a It has been suggested here that it would be a good " move " to fix the celebration of the Prinoe of Wales's Birthday a week earlier than the 9th November, and hold a grand volunteer review on the Waimate Plains. It is thought that if the Govern ment sent round steamers to all the princi pal ports daring the next week or ten days, and offered the volunteers a free passage and a few shillings a day for expenses, a force of five or six thousand men might be located on the Plains, at a moderate cost,: and their presence would have the effect of showing the followers of Te Whiti the absurdity of resistance. The militia officers, it is suggested, should al:a be called out, so as to have an opportunity of displaying their efficiency. It is further thought that such an assemblage of men of all classes, from all parts of the colony, would be a capital advertisement of the saleable lands in the district, and might ultimately result. in their being taken up at good prices by a desirable class of people.

Cabinet Meeting To-day.

Rumoured Differences tvith the

Government,

This afternoon, 2.30.

There was a long meeting ot the Execu tive Council to-day and after a Cabinet meeting, but nothing has transpired of an authoritative character, and it is believed that the action of the Government was again canvassed in the Executive Council by the Governor, and that Ministers again had an unpleasant quarter-of-au-hour.

Mr Bryce has arrived at Wanganui, and will go to Opunake to-morrow. It is somo- What significant, as bearing on the unplea sant .Executive meeting of the past two days, that his appointment- as Native Minister is not mentioned in to-day's Gazette.

CITY DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the City School Committee was held laat evening. Present: — Messrs Gorrio (In the chair), Thwaites, and Schmidt.

Fkom thk Board of Education.—Communic ations were read from the Board as follow.— 1. That the committee's recommendation on _tiSB Nicholson's leave of absence, was agreed to by the Board. 2. That Mr Albright had been instructed to have tbe repairs carried out in the Western building of Wellesiey-Btreet school. 3. That re bo_lng-ln of gaameter inlßereaford stieet sohool, the matter would be duly attended to. 4. Be additional expense Incurred without the Board's authority in supply of gas-fittings in WeUesley-Btreet Bchool. that tha Secretary had author—ed the payment of Mr Parker's ac count in f all. 5. That re matting for Bereßf ord- Btreet school,—.c Board did not deem it advisable to reopen communication on the subject, con sidering that matting was unnecessary. Tha usual furniture for the teachers' roomß would be supplied upon application in the usual form. matting in schools.—Considei able discus sion took place upon the reading of the Board's lotter re " matting in schools." Exception -was taken to the tone of the Board's communication, the committee having only asked for the reason of their refusal. The chairman thought that if the Board had any reason for treating the pre sent application different to previous ones of a similar character, the least they could

have done would have been to -give some (explanation. Ho had beard Incidentally that the matting had not proved suitable, but knew not why tho Board heA withheld their reason for the objection taken in the nre- Bent instanoe. Ot^er members of committee being of a-similar opinion, the following motion was decided upon: " That the Board be remon- Btrated wjth in respect of |their decision and tjieir minner of communicating with tho com mittee.'' -■' _• -' ' Lbavb of Absbncb.—Mr Wortbington ap plied for two days' leave of absence, wherein to transact some important private business.— Granted. ■ .

District Sctiolabships;. — The Board of Education called attention >by letter to .the scholarships regulations, which require that certificates of birth should ba Bent in with names of competitors.—Mr Thwaites said that it would be found impossible to obtain certifl. cates in some cases -where boys bad been born ontside of the colony.—Mr Schmidt thought tho declaration of age before a Justice of the Peace should be sufficient. The Chairman, in answer to a question said tbat so far he knew, theßoard would accept such a declaration, wherenp'n Mr Thwaites moved, "That the several certifl; cates Bent to the committee be forwarded to tho Board."—Carrisd.

. IirCRESFOHD-STR-KT SCHOOL.—>Tr E r M, Q Harrison forwarded a lengthy communication describing the physloal Buffering experienced by teachers and scholars because of the painful glare of reflected light from a mass of earth in the «irla playground. He made application that either blinds bo supplied or the embankment removed, A requisition for , sundries required was aIBO forwarded with request for .iransmlj. sion to the Board. The Committee agreed that the Board be recommended to remove the bank referred to, and thus aPow more room for play ground, or else to furnish Venetian blinds for the windows; also, that the application for furni ture be signed and forwarded to the Board, Report ok Visiting Committee.—This re port stated that thß different schools had been visited on the 11th inst. At High-street -choc!' the attendance was less numerous than previously, the late repairs making the thoroughfare almost impassible for children during tbe winter months. Several small mat ters of repairs,e tc.,requlrel attention, Wellosley- Btreet Sohool presented more vacant seats thai x usual, which falling off the headmaster ex plained partly through the day being Fri day and partly on account of prevailing sickness. Numerous minor matters of repairs required immediate attention. At Beresford- Btreet school the attendance appeared satisfac tory, aud at Nelson - street school the infant olaBS appeared particularly thin, while the other classes seemed better attended than usual.

CITY COUNCIL.

The fortnightly meeting of the City Council took place last night. Present : The Mayor and Crs,' Goldie, Fleming, Montague, Hemus, Aickin, Thompson, Waddel, Offer, and Crowther.

Electric .Light. — A communication was received from Mr Louis A. Nathan, London, promising to send full information with respect to the use of the electric light tor street illumination purposes. Concrete.—Messrs John Wilson and Co. wrote making some representations with respect to the proposed conditions re garding the use of concrete and bricks in building, and suggesting that the new building regulations be advertised for public information, before being confirmed.—The letter was referred to the Building Regula tions Committee.—The Mayor said that with regard to the thickness ot walls, &c., the committee would soon be in a position to issue their report. Wellington-street.—A letter was re ceived from Messrs Edmund Mahoney and Thomas Buddie, pressing upoa the Council tbe necessity of taking action for the repair of Wellington-street East and the Improve ment of the drainage therein. They thought tbe expenditure in Wellloglon-street West waa by, no means co greatly required as at tbe other end of the thoroughfare,—The i'tter was referred to the Streets Com aiittee. Crrr Road (Alber's Claim).—Mr W. Thorne, solicitor, wrote notifying the ac« Ceptance, by his client, of the offer of tbe Council, subject to' payment of certdn charges and costs amounting to £5. —The matter was referred to the Legal Com mittee to obtain the opinion of the solicitor thereupon. Circular.—A communication was re ceived from the Under-Secretary of Pnblic Works, relating to regulations for carrying on public works. New Hotel Buildings.— Mr Hubert Oram applied for.leave to erect a temporary bar daring the erection of his new hotel on the site of the Prince Arthur Hotel.— Granted, subject to the approval of the Surveyor, Auckland Timber Co.—The Secretary of this Company wrote requesting that the approaches to their premises in Custom house West mieht be made.—Referred to Works Committee.

Precautions against Fires. -A letter was received from the Secretary of -the United Insurance Company's Association, forwarding the following resolutions passed by that body :—" (1) That ibis Association would respectfully suggest to the City Council the advisability of providing horses for the more ready conveyance ef the Fire Brigade and hose reel to a fire on the higher levels of tbe city. (2) Either to keep on the Kyber Pass pressure during the night or to alter the valves that it might be made available for tbe higher levels iv the city in ci.se of fire during the night." It was added that tbe advantages to be derived by ratepayers in many of the streets situated upon a level with the Ponsonby Road reservoir were too obvious to need any argumentto support them.—Referred to the Finance Committee, the Town Clerk in the meantime to ascertain what assistance the Association is disposed to give in the achievement of the desired end. It was also agreed that the Fire Brigade Superin tendent should be asked to report upon the desirability of establishing hose reel stations in various parts of the city. The Mayor stated that the cost of tbe Fire Brigade for the last year had been £1,088 of which tbe United Insurance Company's Association had only contributed £350.

Public Urinal.—Mr O. Humphreys, lessee of the British Hotel, wrote offering a site for a public urinal for the term of his lease (7 years).—Referred to the Street Committee. - .

Proposed New buildings.—A. letter was received from Mr D. Fallon stating his intention to erect a block of brick buildings at the corner of Cook and Hobson-streets, and asking therefore that the Council might see that the' drainage of the locality might be attended to, so that the cellars of the proposed buildings might not suffer injury. —Referred to Works Committee.

i Synagogue Site.—The Secretary of the i HebreW Congregation, by letter, requested i the Council to expedite the legal transfer vt the allotment offered in exchange far the > Synagogue Hall site, as it was proposed to appoint a Committee soon, to consider the advisability of erecting a new Synagogue.— It was decided to instruct the solicitor to prepare the necessary legal instrument, inquiries at the same time to be made of the Attorney-General as to when the Crown Grant of the exchanged allotment will be ready. GRAFTON ROAp.— Mr Samuel McKenzie complained that bis property had been injured by the works in Grafton Road, and requesting, therefore, that the ground in front of his house might be sloped, and the damage repaired,—Referred to the Works' Committee, the surveyor to report. Patt—son-street;—Mr J. Biiliugton wrote suggesting that two allotments in Patteson-street might be offered to Tease for 24 years, in order that he might have an opportunity of bidding for them.—Referred to Finance Committee.

Water.—Dr. Furchas applied tor some improvement to the water service to his house, as the pressure was now too slight to render the supply of much value for. house hold purposes.—Referred to Fire Insurance Committee, Mr Errington to be in attend ance when the matter comes up. Mooee-steeet.—Mr G. Lov«rock made application for the kerbing and asphalting of the south side of this thoroughfare.—lt was agreed to reply in accordance with the Surveyor's report, which stated that the footpath referred to was now being coated , with ashes, and pointed out that as it had been resolved not to asphalt Chapel-street, the residents of Moore-street could hardly 1 expect such a convenience.

Verandah.— Messrs J. and T. Mason, through their solicitor, requested permission to close in the end of a verandah which they propose erecting, as it is not to be ex tended farther along the street.—Granted, i Wood-stbeet.—Mr Theo. Cooper, on behalf of himself and other residents of Wood-street, applied for the extension of the water supply thither on the same condi tions as residents within the city enjoy it, the existing regulations under which subur ban residents obtain it being almost prohi bitory.—Referred to Finance Committee, Mr Frrington to report. A Difficulty.—The Mayor stated that a difficulty had arisen at the Springs in the work of laying down pipes by the action of a lessee of property, viz., Mr Partington, in shutting down the sluices. In order that the term 3of the lease may be looked into, the matter was referred to the Legal Committee.

Geaham-steeet.-—A petition was re ceived from a number of residents in Vic toria-street West and Graham-street, pray ing that immediate steps might be taken to improve the drainage of the latter thorough fare, as the noxious exhalations caused by defective drainage had injuriously affected the health of tbe residents, two deaths hav ing taken place from fever.—Referred to Streets Committee.

- Woeks Committee.—The fortnightly report of the Committee was brought up, read, and adopted:—(l) That Messrs Shipley and Webb be refused permission to

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