SHIPPING INIELLIGENCE.

limn witub)™l Evening, 133 HIGH WATER-J Tc . ulonw Morning, 5.11 > UNHKT.-Thla KvoninK. fi 12 *• UMHBK.-To-Mt-.rrow Morning, 5.15 M'JDN'S AGF.-Ncw Moon, 33th, 11.l p.m.

ARRIVALS. LAST EVINING.

Estollo, barquenline. Miller, from Oamaru TO-DAY. Speoawell, kotcb, MoLivor.frcm Norfolk Island

DEPARTURES. LAST EVENING.

Atnlnnta, sohoonor, Donovan, for vv'hangaroa liriMn, soliooiior, HiHliop, for Itussoll Rolianco, ketch, Luwaon, for Whangapoua TO-DAY. MnrgaretGalbraith. ship. Ferg<Wßoll, forTlnmru Kalo MoHrcgor, schoouor, Couch for Moroury Bay

IMPORTS.

Por Spoedwoll from Norfolk Island: 51 sacks potatooa, 27G bunches bananas, 11 hidos, 100 watermelons, and 1 caso pineapples.

For Eatolle, from Oiiiuarn—loo bugs grass seed, S9O bugs wheat, 100 sacks oatmeal, 5 bai-s barloy, 1100 bags onta, and 120 sacks Hour.

ISWAnns Coastwisic—Coralic, from Tairua, with 21,009 feet eawn timbor and 3006 shingles j South Carolina, from Barrier, with IS tons wood.

Outward"! Coastwiss.-Jessie, for Russell; South Carolina, for iSlhid Bay.

The ketch Speed woll from Norfolk Island via Russell, arrived thia afternoon. Sho left this p-rtontha 30th ir.at. and arrived nt Norfolk Island on the 3rd inst. Left again on tho 13th, and experioncol light easterly and south easterly with calma until reaobing tho Bay of Islands en tho 22nd ; loft tho Bay on tho 23rd inst., and arrived as abovo. Sto bring a cargo of fruit and produce.

Tho ketch Speedwell when leavli g Norfolk Island sighted a schooner supposed to bo tho Minion bound for that port.

The barquo Stag was dooked this aftornoon to undergo a genoral overhaul.

The ss. Waitaki arrived from Russell and Whangarei early this morning;, and has boon engaged discharging coal iuto the hulk during tho day. the la announced to return to Whan garoi at S o'click to-night.

The Julia Pryco left Norfolk Island, bound for Now Caledonia on tho Ist February, and the achoonor Policeman lift for Howo Island on the 7th.

Tho schooner Kato McGregor left for Morcnry Bay thia afternoon, t-ho will whon thero tako in 53.001) feet of timbor^iiidpiocoudto Timaiu. 'iho ship Margaret Galbraith sailed for Timaru at an early hour tniamoriu'n™. She took ono passenger :—Mrs Forge-sou.

Tho departure of tho s.s Albion for Mcl bournn and Southern ports has been furthor postponed until 7o'clo-k thia owning.

Tlienowbarquenliiio Handa Isle, will com pie to loading this evening. Sho will thon have takon ie about 2,t00 cases kauri gum, with which cargo sho proceeds to >.ew York abuut a weok hone?.

Tho b.s. Argyle arrived from Wh-ngarel and Mangapai this forenoon with ,">7 sacks gum, 102 cases fruit, 17 sicks fundus, 6 sacks cement, 313 sacks i*ra;s s.ed, 2 head catt'o, 3cases cheese, G boxes foivls, 13 boxes eggH. 2 hides, 1 ton sundries. Passengers from Whangarei—Wo.-srs ••-t-'phens. Slewing, t.ctcbford, Walker. Keane, J-ico. and about two! ye from other ports'.

Tho barquentino Estcllo arrived from Oamaru last evening. She left Onmaru on iundny, I'ebruary 13, with light westerly wind, which lasted a few hours, and theu backed Into tho north nnd oast, and lasted until Friday, Febru ary 18, when sho experienced a strong brcczo from tho south-west round to tho south and eastward for a few hours; it then worked round to tho north and westward. On Tuesday, lobruary ?2, encountered a strong > outh easterly gale against a honvy north-east Boa, whicn lasted 14 hours, and light northerly winds tiU tho anchor was dropped'in tho harbour; the barometer standing very high nearly the wholo of tho passage. Nothing of any imrortance occurred during tho passage.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES. Rowena, 8.8., Amodeo, for Waitara

Tho b.s. Lalla Rookh loaves for Waitara at 5 o clock this evoning.

Tho p.s. Sampson, Captain Harvoy, is an nounced to leave for Waitara, Wanganui, and Wellington, at i p.m. to-morrow.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Ru.-sell, this day. Sailed: lona. Pas^ongers—Messrs Turnbull, Yorkc, Stephenson, Horaley, Jones, Stewart, and otaers, and with a number of passengors from tho North.

Port Chalmers, yesterday. Arrived: Tararua, s.s., from Melbourne, vift Bluff. Suiled: Itotomahans, for Melbourne, via Bluff; Tararua, ss, for the north.

Lyttkltos, yesterday. Arrived: Lady Jocelyn, from Auckland; Sailed: Hawea, for Akaroa and Dunedin.

Melbourne, Feb. 21, Arrived: Ringarooma, s.s., from the Bluff.

COMMERCIAL.

Kvknisg Star OlHco, Friday.

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

MR AIFRED BUCKHND'S WEEKLY REPORT.

On Friday last, fodder was lowor in value and ranged from 2a 3d to 3a 3d the owt. Horso stook were offered in less than usual nurabur, but maintained previous values. On Tuoaday there was a larger than usual supply of wool and sheepskins. Values were without alteration. Pries for wool, ia greaso, ranged from 6Jd to SJ ; washed. 10d; locks, 3d to IJd tho lb.; pelts, Gd to Is 2d; full-woollcd skins, GI each; hidoa, 2Jd to 3|i the lb.; tallow, 20s 6d to 22a the cwt.

At Papakura. on Wednesday, thero waa a smallor muster of cattle than usual, and for nil stock of good quality, steady competition at current values, withthe exception of backward cows, which were dull ot sale.

At Remnera, on Thursday, dairy cattio were numorous. and without alteration in values. Storo cattle at late values. Kat cattle in full number; 160 head yarded. Prices were again lower, and ranged from ISa to 23a tho lOOlbs. ; but the average of tho market was under 20s. Sheep were in short supply, and bettor enquiry; prices rose about 2s oach. Lamba, in fair supply, but brisk enquiry; good quality brought from llßtolSneach. Fat calves, in greater number than usual, but maintained good valuo through out tho sale.

MESSRS HUNTER AND NO LAN'S W.IKKLY REPORT.

Horses.—The market hai beon unusually activo, aud a large numb.-r havo changed hands at prices satisfactory to vendors. The Durham Yards wero completely filled o*l Friday, and many of the liorse3 bolng of vory good stamp, thoro wa3 a large concourse of spectators, and competition was brisk throughout tho sale, and almost without exception thoso submitted woro disposed of. Wc quote: Hecks, from £5 103 to £25: light harness horsea, from £11 to £20 10s; useful, active draught horses, from £20 to £25103. Cattle.— Dairy and store stock havo been in rather short supply, but theio was an amnio one ot fat beaats. At Newmarket, on Tuesday, los 3 than the usual number of stores wero olt'ered and disposed of. nor wero there any good dairy cows changed hands, prices of theso descriptions remaining unaltered. Fat beaßts were in full number, and there was a steady demand, at from 20a to 223 Gd per 1001b?.

Sheep.—Abovo an average number of storo owes were submitted. The competition was good, and prices ranged from 83 to lis 6d each. Tho butchera'pena were occupied by ewes which, at this season, arc looked upon with disfavour, but fully Is Id per Blb3. was given. Lambs were in adequate supply, and sold at from 6s to 12s 6d. Pigs have beon ajain very poorly repre sented, but good descriptions aro saleable at fair prices.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Wholesale. Retail. s. d. s.d. s d. s. d. RutlOf.fs.lb 0 8-0 0 .Milk, quart 0 1-0 0 Beßt Dairies 0 10-0 0 Butter, fs, lb 10 o—l 0 Butter, Bit, lb 0 0-0 0 Butter, salt 0 10-0 0 Cheese (new) 0 s—o 6 Cheese (col.) 0 8-0 0 Do., Cant. 0 6-0 0 Eggs, doz... 1 3-0 0 E°*gs,doz. 1 o—o 0 Lard, lb .. 0 o—o 10 Lard, lb (tins) 0 7-0 8 Fowls, each 2 6-3 0 Bacon and Hams, I Ducks, each 2 6—3 0 Provincial 0 7—o 101 Geeso, each 5 o—7 0 Canterbury Hams Turkeys .. 5 0-7 0 and Bacon (in Bacon,lb.. 0 10—1 0 cloth) .. 0 10H 0| Hams, lb.. 1 0-1 3 Bread, -Id to l£d per 21b loaf Jams, per case, 5 doz, 32s 6d. to 353 First-clsBS buttor is scarce; eggs are not coming in so freely, but tho price remains tho same as last week. Butcher's Meat. Retail. s. d. s. d. Roastlngßeef 0 sto 0 7 Boiling Beef 0 1 — 05 Mutton, hind-quarter 0 0 — 0-1J „ fore-quartor 02_— 0 3 Lamb, fore-quarter > 0 0 _ 0 fi „ hind-quarter/ PorkandVeal 0 6-0 7 Steaks - 0 6-0 8 Chops and Sausages 0 5 — 06 Tallow best (wholesale)—mutton, 30s; mixed, to 255. Flour Market. Wholesale, „ s. d. Superfine Flour, silk dressed, perton.. 13 0 0 Fine Flour, ditto, household .. .. 12 0 0 Sharps, per ton 5 0 0 Adolaido, per ton .. .. £13 10s-ll 0 0 Oamaru, per ton .. .. - .. 11 10 0 Dunedin, por ton 11 0 0 Canterbury, per ton .. •• •• ■• 11 J| 0 Bran per ton (sacks included) .. .. 50 0 Cabin Bread 18 0 0 Oatmeal 11 0 0 Pearlßarloy 18 0 0

Hay and Corn Market, Wholesalo.

s. d. s. d. £ s. £ c. Maizo (Syd.) none Fay, me'dow (Cal.) none ton pressed 5 o—o 0 „ (Fijn.) 0 0-3 3 Lucerne, do None ~ (Coast) 3 3-3 G Straw (load) 0 18-1 10 Oats .. ..2 0-2 1 Chaff .. ..110-5 0 Wheat (fowb 3 G-I 0 Hay (oaten) S 10-G 0 Potatoes, £310a. Retail, s. d. 8. d. s. d. s. d. Maize,bushel3 G-0 0 I Lucerne, cwt.7 G—B 0 Oats, ditto ..2 3—2 9 Oaten, ditto 6 o—7 0 Bran, lOOlbs 0 0-5 G | Straw, ditto 3 o—l 0 Wheat (fowl) 3 3-3 6 I Chaff, ditto 5 6—G 0 Hay. cwt. ..5 6-0 0 I Potafea.ditto l 3— i 6 Fijian Maize 3 6—o 0 Seeds.—Retail, s. d. b. d. s. d. s. d. Ryegrass ..5 0-6 0 Cocksfoot.bl.6 0-7 6 lialian, do. .. 7 6-8 0 Trefoil, lb. 0 9-0 0 Red Clover.lbO 9-0 0 Ratstail, lb. 16-00 White Clover 1 1-1 3 Timothy, lb. 0 7-0 0 Alsyfce, lb ..I 2-0 0 Lucerne, lb. 1 6-0 0 Cowgrass, lb I 0-1 2 Rape, lo ..0 5 0 0

Woolpacks in quantity, 3s 3d to 33 Sd each corn sacks, 8s to 93 Gd per dozen. Fencing wire Nos. 6. 7 and 8, assorted, £1G 10s to £17 per ton

Coal and Firewood Market.

Coal.—Ncwcastlo (ship's side), cargo 31s por ton; yard, -10a to -15s. Bay of Mauds, at yards, 25a 6d ■ screened, 283 Od; ditto at tho mine, 12s; ship'a side, 23s Cd. Waikato, at mine, 5s ;in Auckland I7s 6d to 225: Tanplrl, a! mines, Ga Gd to 12s ;at yard, 18s to 21s; delivered, 25s to 235. Wangarei, at mine, 8s 6d; yard (steam), 17s; household, 223 i Miranda, at yard (housohold), 18s; steam, 18s. Kamo (household),2Bs, 30sdeUvered; Bteam,23a.

Firewood.—Uncut, at wharf (cargo), 8s to 9s por ton; delivered, 12s ; out, lis to Ids. Kauri Gum and Flax Market. Gum unchanged. Tho following salos havo boon effected sinco last Friday r—Good ordinary Kaipara and Whangarei at £35 to £37. Wnl kato, £30 to £33. East Coast, £10 to £5; rccoipta for Fobruary, bo far, 300 tons. FLAX.-Flncst quality £19—£22 por ton tow 6-8 Fungus IW. porlb Building matelll---:.?. TiMUKiL-Boardaand S-antllng, 100 ft., bestllls Gd ; second olaaa, Sa 6d ; beßt planed, tongucd and grooved, 13s Od ; second-class ditto, 3a Oil. Mills .-Cargo, best, 8a 0d; soo.-clasa, Is Cd. Bau k, 5s Gd to (is Gd. „ . Now Zealand Palinga. sft (san\ 103; fiftlhour.) 13-i; Gft, 13a Tl-troo Rails, £3 10s por 100; 1-uriri Posts, £G; Sbinglea, 14s per 1,000; Hobart Town Palings, sft, 17a; Gft, Ills; Hobart lown Rails, 90s, soiling quotations. B«icks (at Whau,l lo< por 1,000; Town Yards, £2 15a: dolivorod, £2 10d. Drain pipoe. por 100, G inches bore), 30,-; 1 Inches. lis; 3 inches 9s 2 inches. £2 10s per 1,000 sockot glazed plpiw, 13 inches 2s Cd per foot; 15 indies, 2s por foot; 12 Inches, Is Gd por foot; 9 inches, Ib por foot; 6 inches, Gd per foot; 1 inches. Id por foot. Limk, alackod. Is por buahol; quick limo in aaok, la Gd to 2a. i ' —~

Mail Notice.

Mails will Closk as Undick.— 'ruin Day. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garol, and Tanglhua, por Argylo, at 1 p.m. For Wangaroa, p ir Stag, at 1 p.m. For Wangarol Heads, Wangarol, and Manga pai, per Waitaki, at 5 p.m. B'or Thames, per H ntorprlso, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 2Gth instant. For Thamcß, per Rotomahana, at 9 30 a.m. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, etc, por Roso Casey, at 10 a.m. For Waitara, Wanganui, aud Wellington, per Samson, at 1 p in. Monday, 28th instant. For Aitut'iki, por Coronet, at 11 a.m, For Coromandol, por Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For Tauranga and Opotiki.por Glonelg, at I p.m. For Russoll, Kawakawa, Wangaruu, and Mongonui, por lona, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, 2Sth instant. For Taranaki and Southorn porta, por Penguin, . at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Ist March. Por b.s. City of Now York, aa follows :— For Sandwloh Islands, United Statos of i Amorica, Canada, British Columbia, Contral and South America, and British and Forolgn Woat Lidiea, at 5 p.m.

For United Kingdom and Continent of Kuropo, at 5 p.m. For monoy ordors, resrlsterod lottors, nnd nowspapcrs, at 1 p.m. Lato lottors bearlnf- an extra feo of Blxponce, In addition to tho postage, will bo rooolvod by tho Mall AKOiit Ou board tho steamer up to tho timo of sailing.

Tnia mail will bo duo In London on Tuesday, April 12.

N.8.-Ontho lat March, a Poat-ofllco will bo openod at Te Puke, mar Makotu. Mails will bo despatched and received by steamers to and from Tauranga.

S. li. 8133, Chief Postmastor. Chief Post-olllcc. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

February '.'sth, ISSI.

Thoatro Royal —"Sorious Family" and " Barnoy tho Baron," s p.m. St Paul's School—Toachora' mooting, 7,30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

SUBSCRIBER.—Tho Auatra'ian Klovon which played in Auckland this week, never played a match in Scotland, but tho tlcvcn which visited tne old country about threo years u„o, played a match in Suthorlandshiro.

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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1881.

For Ihe aus that .-.cits assistance, For tho wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the ood that we can do

Tiik acoident to Mr Gladstono an nounced in our cable news this aftor noon will again give riso to that deep concern which was caused throughout Europe by the Premier's rocent illness. Mr Gladstone is now 71 years of ago, and, according to papers by tho last mail, shews signs of failing under tlie severe worry and caro of oilico at a most critital period.

The intelligence also received to.day that the British troops will shortly withdraw from Candahar, may probably bo taken as indicative of tlio Amir's ability to maintain himself on the throne of Afghanistan, without Britia assistance. Candahar lias only boo retained since the Gladstone Ministry took office in order to givo the new A mir time to establish himself, and re store tranquility at Cabul. England withdraws from Afghanistan once more with nothing to show .or a most des tructive campaign but tlie unpaid bill of costs.

Captain Pennall was one of the assessors on th Bench yesterday, in the Albion and Isabella Pratt enquiry. The name was mis-printed in our last evening's issue.

" Liberty of Conscience " write?, hoping Mr Haslett will deliver the lecture on the "Mormons" promised to St. Andrew's Debating Class in some public hall.

The " Waikato Times " congratulates its readers on the fact that the process of producing faiina, arrowroot is in active operation in that district. A settler from Tuhikaramea Bhowcd a sample of what be had made just for family use. It has all the appearaucc and peculiar gritty touch of the finest Bermuda arrowroot In a few days ho will furnish information as lo the loss in weight between the raw material and the product which will be a better guide to anyone intendiug to embark in the enterprise, than the quotation of its value.

The sitting of the Slaughter-house Bench took place at noon to-day, Messrs R. C. Barstow and F. G. Clayton presiding. Mr Tole represented Messrs llellaby in their application for permission to erect a slaugbtcr-house. His Worship said the third Justice had unavoidably been called away to Christchurch, aud the Bench was not properly constituted for the granting of licenses. He might, however, say, on behalf of himself and fellow justice, that, as no objections had been received, they would be agreeable to the granting of the license at the next sitting. The Court was then adjourned.

We understand that the Government have wired to Auckland their approval of the Cattle Board's recommendation for the removal of the restrictions upon tho con veyance of cattle from the south to the north of the Whau portage. The prohibi tion will, doubtlesa, be withdrawn there ore in the course of a few days.

The contractor for tho erection of the new eastern tee, to the Queen-street wharf, is advancing steadily with his work. Already four rows of piles have been driven and a start was made this morning with the fifth row.

Constable F. Wild brought a prisoner iv from Hamilton last evening, named James Forrest Bell, remanded to Auckland on a charge of embezzling the sum of £83 3s, the property of the New Zealand Govern ment, at Ohaupo, on the 17th instant. The caso will be heard at Auckland on the 4th of March.

We last night referred to the sudden death of one Mr Smyth, night watchman at the Provincial Hospital, we have since learnt that he leaves a wife and family of six in an almost utterly destitute state. A son of the deceased met with an accident at Messrs Jagger and Parker's mills, some few weeks ago, in consequence of which it was found necessary to amputate his arm, thus reudeiiog him almost helpiess in this unan ticipated emergency, Of the present straitened circumstances o£ the widow, we can vouch, and would recommend the case to the charitably disposed amongst the community, and we may add " the smallest contributions will be most thankfully re ceived," either at the hospital or this office.

A service of song in connection with tbo Hospital Fruit Mission will be given ou Sunday afternoon on tho lawn, 'Iho choristers of Newton Congregational Sun day-school, under the diroction of Mr K. Wood, will fiug their anniversary hymns. Au address will ba delivered by a citizen. Theso services are usually well attended by the public, aud ate anticipated with much pleasure by the inmate?.

The monthly parade of the Artilleiy Company was held last evening in tho Drill-shod under commaud ot Major Withers. The meu attended in goedly numbers, went through their several exer cises with credit, and at the close matched through the city headed by (heir competent band playing a number of popular airs to tho populace.

Tn the Editor : Sir,—Would you please to tell mo through your columns what ia tho principal horserace in .New Zealand—the one of most consequence.— Yours, Sec Sl'OltT. _Tho Canterbury Jockey Club Handicap ia COO soys. with a sweep of 20 soys., the Canterbury Cup 500 with auween of '20 soys., and tho Dunedin Cup 500 wiih a sweep ol 10 soys. Tho latter race, how eve, though not tho largest money piizo to the winner, excites tlio greatest interest, nnd catriesiiway most money in bols,—Kn. U.S.]

The city public baths have been well patronised during ihe Inst two days, and are certainly a great want suppliod. Two shower baths aro attached, tbo uso ol which are included in the charge of one penny. Ho soou as the keepm'a ollice and necessary olliees, with ladies' rooms, are erected, the baths will bo a great public boon. Wo advise our readers to pay them a visit. Mr Strong jg in attendance, and will supply towels, etc., as may be required,

The definition cf au amateur oarsmen has agitated the threo local rowing clubs for somo timo past, but suggestions have now been made by Mr W. 11. Taylor, captain of tho Ponsonby Club, which should have tho cll'ect ot removing tho difficulties tliua caused. They will bo considered at a con ference of delegates from Auckland, North shore, and Ponsonby Rowing Clubs, and Auckland and Ponsonby Regatta Clubs, ami it is to bo hoped, for the sake of tlio pro gress of rowing interest iv Auckland, that a mutual crrungomeiit satisfactory to nil parties will be arrived at,

Captain Williams has received a telegram announcing that Mr R. llewson, formerly senior lauding waiter here, died the day before yesterday at Nelaon, where he held ollices in 11. M. Customs similar to tbosu which ho held for so many years in Auck land. He had many friends in this city.

To the Kelitnr : Sir,—" Auti-Waste" has written a letter as seconder to " One of the Lost Tribes" against some workmen en gaged in picking up stones in Grey-street. Although not knowing either paity, 1 shall feci sorry if no oue does come forward to say a few words on the othor Hide, as both letters seem to be aimed against a very com mendable part of the commuuity— tho work ing men. Taking it as it public question, which is the most deserving, men who, for a small pittance, are at their post, for several hours a day to keep the streets in order, or those who take upon themselves the tusk of oppressing tho poor?-1 am, Sec, Ann- Neuro Driver.

There have been no fresh fever cases at the hospital during the past week, and all the old patients aio progressing favourably.

ThcJPoimonby Rowing Club is arranging for a trial fours contest to tako place mi Saturday week, March b'th. Four caps have been presented hy Mr W, 11. Taylor, and they will be taken by the occupants of the winning boat. Tho following cicws are iv training ':—No. 1.--Messr- 11. D. Mar peth (stroke), J, Dlllinott, W. Jones, and W Scott. No. 2.—Messrs W. Dignan (stroke), Mahoney, X, L, Stodart, and Il', A. Joues. No. 3.—Messrs T. D. Halstead (ctroko), W. Farquhar, F. Cooper, ami C. Lewis. No. 4.—Messrs T. Owen [(stroke), W. 11. Taylor, T. Farquhar, and Bruce Lloyd. There will bo two heats of two boats each, the first to start at 3 o'clock.

Return of sick treated at the Provincial District Hospital for the week cuding Sat urday, February 19th, ISBI :—Remained last return, 101 ; admitted since, 19 ; dis charged, 10; died, 2 ; remaining, 105 ; males, S2; females, 23. Arrangement of cases: zymotic, 19; constitutional, 5; local, 43 ; developmental, 21 ; violent, 15. Two deaths occurred, viz, : J.W.A., nged 49 years, male, on 13th in*t., of fever ; J. A., aged 30 years, male, on 17th inst, of phthisis pulmonalis. Thanks arc returned to Mrs Waddel for a number of books, to Mrs Holland for magazines and v parcel ol old linen, and to 11. Shipley, Esq., MrEnglcton, and Mr Sutherland, for illustrated papers and magazines.

At l.titjusticehas been done to Mangawai. Some time since a sum of LCGOO was voted for a wharf, the sum being obtained through the exertions of the member of the district. Tho contract was let to Mr Kenneth Stewart about two months since, and the contractor has lost no time in pushing on with his work. Tho length of the wharf will be about 100 feot, nnd there is to be a T 40 feet, while a store will be erected nt the cud of it. The timber uacd iv tbo construction of the wharf is being procured from the Mangawai saw mill, distant about four miles. Great credit is due to the contractor, Mr Kenneth Stewart, for the manner in which lie has carried on his work. Everything is being done in a substantial maimer, 'nd the contractor expects to finish about the second week in March. Mangawai is celebrated for its grapes ; and a Mr Albert has grown some which arc of excellent llavour. It is a great pity, however, that the cultivation of the vine has not been more c!o*ely attended to. Mr P. Wilson, proprietor of tho Mangawai Hotel, store, and cutter Iris, Sec, is keeping pace with the times. Ho is adding twelve rooms, and he has also taken the agenry for the Union Company's trader, Anne Milbank, commanded by Captain William Aubery (son of Mr Aubery, magistrate at Whangarei Heads). Tho Union Company proposo to run two trips a week ; the present boat to be replaced by a new steamer which is vow being built at home. The! place should attract tourists, the hotel accommodation being* good.

The settling for the Dunedin Cup will UJko placo at Tuttoraall's Oocidontal Hotel tbis evening.

Wc arc glad to learn that Mr A. Bettauy lias so far rocoverod as to enablo him to attend to his duties again. Ho will be found at his old place, City Market, to-morrow, with a largo and well-selected stock of Hams, Bacon, Cheese, &c, of tho primest quality, and it will be cut out and sold at the lowest prices.

CAMBRIDGE LANDS COURT.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

CAMBRIDGE, this day, THE PATETEUE CASES.

TIIKRE is every probability of a satisfactory arrangement being come to between the Government and the natives vow they understand that the Patctcrc Association are willing to pay half of the eleven thou sand claimed by the Government. At a meeting of the Court at ten to-day Messrs Shcehan and Mackay stated that the matter was being arranged, and asked for a further adjournment until Monday in cider to enable tho natives to meet and discuss tho matter. The meeting takes place at threo this afternoon in a paddock near the police barracks. The Court adjourned till to morrow at ten, ou the understanding that it will be further adjourned till Monday if the understanding is not arrived at.

CRICKET MATCHES TO MORROW.

Tbk return match between the Socond Klevon of tho West Knd and Onehunga in Uomnin at two o'clock. West Knd: Moßcrs Woods |2), Wallaco, Hanna, Spry, Stovin, Simme, Baker, King, yon Sturmor, and Lowls. Onehunga : Messrs Mulgan, Loahy, Stycn, Mooney, Jcifory, Cullen, Bisnit, Jackson, Brookficld, Mohonoy, and Dore. Emergencies: Brown and Diokoy.

A match will be played in the Domain to morrow between tho Auckland a-id Civil Eer' vico C.C. iho latter will be represented by the following, viz.:—Messrs Williamson, Ivens, Ir.ino, Roach, Parris, Hamlin, Canavan, Kills, McKellar, Greatbatoh, Colobrook.

Onehunga v. Devonport, Domain ground, at 2.30 pm. Onehunga: Donovan, Daly, Fatten, Brennan, Barr, Kastwood, Hrown, Murdoch, Beavers, Stokt'B, Mahonoy. Dovonport: Wyn yard (2), Sibbin (2), Sims, Prazer, Hold, McLean, Bartley, Oolgan. Emergency : Niccol.

Tho matoh which was commenced somo Saturdays back batweon tho West Knd and Otahuhu -will bo reßUmed to-morrow afternoon on the Domain ground. Both elevens will play the same men as near an possible. Moesrs Lynch, Rueeell, Arneil, King, Isaac. Maoky, Pearson, Colgan, Coleman, Butler and Choyce will represent West Knd. Number ono wicket will be utcd for tbo occasion.

The return match tetween Auckland andi Civil Service, at 2 p.m. Auckland: A. M Boale. Beale, Browning, Cameron, Colbeck, Cox, Dalgleish, Earl, Holmwood, Bold, Robin son.

A match takes place to-morrow afternoon on the Domain ground between the Second Eleven of the United C.C, and tho * irat Eleven of tho Alpha C.C,, play to commonce at 2.30 o'olock sharp. Tho following aro tho names of tho players:—United: Baber, Buckle, Bono, tfdwards, Georgo, Grant, Johnston, McCormick, Shove, Ihwaites, and Wajto. Alpha: Crancb, Cooper, Cutler, Kilpatricfc, Jackson, Hay, White, S. Dowar, Mcßermott, Edmiston, and Froßt.

SCINIILLAIIONS.

"Bo brief; for it ib wtn words as with Biin beams: the moro thoy aro oondensed tho doopor thoy burn."—Soutiiky. A new hotel at Kamo is going up rapidly. A gazette notice published yesterday proclaims that the Forest Rillc Volunloers and tho Hamilton Rillc Volunteers have been disbanded. A number of ladies went to the Coiporu tiou bath yesterday, but found that prepaia tiotia wero uot yet made for accommodating them. Children not attending school must look out. The City Committee have the names of 47 they menu to proceed against. A land'sale at I'alinorston North (Wel lington provinca) yesterday realised „10,_30. Mr Ellman, accountant iv Messrs Gar lick aud Cowlisbaw's (solicitors) ollice, Christchurch, bus been knocked down by a passing trap, nnd three of bis ribs brolcon. The commencement of the new Wcsleynn Chapel, Newmarket, is to be accompanied noxt Tuesday with somo ceremony. The Waipu settlers have held a publio meeting for the purpose of organising resistance to the dog tax. Tlm now im ! post waa heartily denounced by all present. Messrs.!. and D. Malone, of Ngunguiu, have now their second cargo of totara, icady, to Mr D. Fallon's order, for the Railway Reclamation works in Aucklaud. Rain is wanted in Waikato to put out tlio many lirea raging in the district. A consi derable area of tho Thames Valley railway formation is burning. Somo musical genius iv ParneU is trying to learn a huge bass brass wind-instrument, Now there can bu no reuaotiablo objection to the cultivation of musical talent, provided the neighbours aro not disturbed tberoby. Ilut when the said big witid-iiistiumeiit is made to emit its lugubrious tones as late na eleven at night and again as early as six in tbo morning, even the most long-aultoiing are disposed to complain. To play a tune would be bad enough at such unseasonable hours, but to practice "scalea," and that very unsuccessfully, is really beyond en durance.— Vmbuin Sap.

PROBABLE ACCEPTANCE OF WHITE'S CHALLENGE.

(IIV TKI.KUItAI'II, I'KKSS AGENCY.)

WELLINGTON, this day. Til-RB appears evory probability ot tho challenge of Albert Whito.of Mercury Bay, Auckland, to row any man for a ntako of £100 or £200, being taken up in this city on behalf of Ileum, n wcll-knowu local

sculler,

EMBEZZLEMENT BY A GO VERNMENT OFFICER.

[OY TKI.KOHAI'II.—I'iIIiSS ASSOCIATION.]

11AWE1U, this day. Wilkinson, llueeiver of Laud Revenue, was brought up on remand yesterday, charged with embezzliug _10 3s, Mr Barloym.au, Crown prosecutor, asked for a further remand, as an oilicor from tho Treasury was up investigating tho accounts, but had not yet boon ablo to go through them all. Mr Ward, solicitor for Wilkinson, opposed tho remand, but the Bench granted it till Tuesday next. Mr Wind asked that the bail might bo reduced, but this was refused. Mr Ward said (hat he hoped the Bench had not been swayed by un article which ap peared in the "Patea Mail" of Thursday, and strongly animadverted upon its con tents. Mr Barleyiuan ngreed with Mr Ward, ami deprecated the comments ou tlio caso whilst before tho (Joint. Tho Bench ■•greed with the remarks made by counsel, but stated it had not been iiilluenccd in any way by the comments iv tho newspaper alluded to.

THE RIFLE ASSOCIATION FIRING AT NELSON.

(BY TELE-UATH, OWN COIIRKSPONDEUT.)

NELSON, this day. In consequence of the Otago representa tives not arriving until next week, the opening of the meeting will probably havo to he delayed uutil Tuesday. The range is in line order. Up to tho present not a singlo entry from Canterbury has been rec-ivrd. Hokitika has livo rillo represen tatives here, Taranaki bcvcii rifles, villilo Irom Wanganui this morning ten cat bints arrived, nnd a liko number of rillemcn arrived from Wellington. Tho Blenhoim men come up to-morrow. There will be about 150 competitors at the meeting, nearly two-thirds of whom aro armed with rifles. Aa ttie programme at present stands the money is equally proportioned, and tho riflemen nro consequently complaining bitterly. The firing thia year is under the charge of Major Bailey.

THE SOCIETY OF ARTISTS' EXHIBITION.

Wk have very great pleasure in directing attention to tho invitation which has been given through our advertising columns by the Auckland Society of Artists, soliciting exhibits of etching", fancy work, clay work, old china, and other art curios at the exhibi tion, which is to be held on the 31st March. The Society, since it was re-formed, has taken much wider ground, and has endeavoured to interest all classes of people in art studies. Frizes havo been offered throughout tho colony to be competed for by boys and girls under eighteen. An ctlbrt is now being nude to procure for tho Exhibition oil the 31st inst., valuablo paintings by artists of merit, nnd works of nrt of any kind; and it is to bo hoped that those of our citizens who can contribute in this way from the number of their household goods will do so. Many working mon and women are very skilful at fancy work and modelling, and tho committcee of the Society arc most anxious to receive exhibits of that kind. Their groat object in the past haa boon to culti vate a more general love of art, and it ia sought to further this ond in the forthcom ing exhibition. We hope these expecta tions will be rcnlisod, and tbat the rcspoiißo given to the committee's invitation will encourage them to persevere, Thcio are now 56 working membors belonging to tho Society.

SUPPOSED INCENDIARISM.

A HUE at Panmure is a raro eveut, conse quently there was much excitement among the settlers this morning, on learning that au attempt had been made to buru down the dwelling-house of Mr Buchanan. The lire broke out in tho roof of the house about one o'clock this morning, wheu Mrs Buchanan and hor several children were sound asleep. Mr Buchanan was away at sea in a small craft of his owu. At tho hour mentioned, Mrs Buchanan was aroused by warmth aud strange noises, like the cracking of sticks. On opening her oyes she discovered that the roof was on firo. An alarm was immediately givon, and several neighbours wero at once on the spot, and by their united assistance, aud the aid of a good supply of water, the llamos were ex tinguished, but not without seriously dam aging the roof. We understand that the family escaped uninjured, and but littio damage has been dono to tho furniture. The general opinion ia that the fire was the work of an Incendiary. Dctcctivo JclTery startod for tho district this afternoon, to make enquiries into tho cause of tho lire.

A PLAIN QUESTION TO ME BREE.

" Do unto othors bb you would," &c, (To the Editor.)

Sik,—l would ask Mr Brec a plain question. I presume, as a minister of Christ, whose command, " Brethren, love one another" especially applies to all men, he would not seek to totally disregard the religious con victions of others as earnest and sincere in their belief as himself—convictions (shared in by a larce numbor of so-called Christians, even amongst thoso who aro found attending a place of worship) opposed to the belief of the divine inspira tion of the writings and authors of the New Testament. A number of Hebrew citizens arc equally with other denominations send ing their children to the public schools. Is their religious belief to bo totally dis regarded, and are they to be compelled to listen to the reading and teachings of a book they cannot conscientiously believe in? —Yourp, &c, Mosaic.

The llvor is the great hingo on which our phytical nature hangß. Itstorpidity. its conges tion, in fact any phaaa of hopatio disease affect otber organs, and puts to tho spur a complica tion of disorders. Tho old -prescriptions of meroury, and tho other orthodox remedies, have long since died away, and modern science nnd progressive knowledge havo alighted on now formulas and frosh appliances. The Btimulnnt effects of Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps seem to stir the liver to action, land hub abate many of the nuisances incidentltor ts stagnancy.

FIRE ON THE BREAK WATER ROAD.

A few minutes before three o'clock this morning a lire broke out in a small building in the Breakwater Road, near to the rail way station, The fire-bell was rung, but before the arrival of help, the building waß completely in ilames. The placo was occupied by Carrol and Holland, fish hawkers, for Iho business of fish-smoking, and, in the evening about 10 o'clock, they lit the iires, intending to return at an early hour this morning, hut unfortunately in tbo interval, the smoke-house caught lire, and burnt with such rnpidity that within half an-hour it was reduced to a heap of ashes. It was feared by Mr P, Lorenza, pro prietor of the Northern Dining Rooms, that his hou^e might take lire from the showers of sparks which fell upon it, and every precaution was taken to prevent such a serious calamity, n3 Mr Lorenzo had ten boarders sleeping in his house at the time. The lire brigade, under Mr Superintendent Hughes and the salvage corps, undor Capt. Butler, wero speedily on the spot with their ready appliances, nud vigorous efforts were made to suppress the ilamcß. A largo concourse of persons assembled, but tbey were kept at a respectful distance, aud excellent order was maintained by Mr Pardy, aud the constable*, under his command. Wo must not omit a word of commondatiou to Captain LcKoy, and the members of tho l\uval Drigade who came from Parnell, and worked well. Tho loss is but small, but to the lislicrnion, who are poor men, the amount of loss, if only £50, is considerable,

CITY SCHOOLS COMMITTEE.

The fortnightly meeting of the Committeo wns held lust uvcniug. Prosent: Messrs Gorrio (iv the chair), McMastcr, Wright, llcwin, Schmidt, Thwaites, Waymouth.

FuBNCli Cf.ASSKS.—The uso of a room in the NcUon-atreot school was granted to M, Viileval for Saturday French classes at a rental of 10s por mouth. Rktuhns.—Returns of the numbers of scholars in attendance at tho various schools prior to tho staudard examinations were received, and referred to a committeo con sisting of the Chairman and Messrs Schmidt, Wright, and Waymouth.

WKLLIiSLHY - STRKHT. — Mrs Elsiuoro, Shortland-street, complained that her boy was refused admission by Mr Worthiugton, while other pupils were being taken iv,— Letter roforred to Mr Worthington.

TiSACIIKRS AITOLNTMieNT.I*. — Corrcs podcuce Irom the Hoard explaining that Misses Wilson and Gibbs wero eligible porsous to occupy the positions at tho Wellesley-street school, to which they had been appointed, was read. The letter concluded ns follows :—" With reference to the committee's request for a list of qualified poraoiiß, and to thu opinion ex pressed in your letter that ' thero arc pro probationers and pupil-toachoiH who are deserving of promotion, and should bo included in tho list asked for,' I »m directed to say that while recognising to tho fullest extent the right of thu committeo to ho lirst consulted before an appointment takes place, aud ulso their power lo recommend teachers for uppolntmont, tho Hoard does not consider it expedient to interfere with the provisions of the Act, by which (subject to consultation with tho committee) tlio power of appointing teachers and of adjustiug the stall' of each school i-i mado to vest iv the Board alone " Mr Waymouth moved, and Mr Hcwin seconded tho following motion, which was cniried by 5 to 2 :—" That a letter he scut bo sent to tho Board in reply to letter No. 359, informing them that this committee regrets that the Board has acted so discor tcously towards the committeo in not fur nishing the list of names asked for, and decline to agreo to the appointment of Miss (iibbs anil Miss Jauct Wilson, on the ground that no 10111 consultation has taken place." Compulsory Attendance.—Tho police forwarded n list ol 47 iionatteiiding chil dren, and it was ngreed that notices bo served on the parents.

Candidates for Board. — Messrs Thompson, Dnrgaville, and Mont received the votool the Committee for election to the Board.

Some business of an unimportant nature was traiu-actcd, and the meeting then adjourucd.

POLICE COURT. This Day.

(Beforo H. C. Barstow, Esq., P.M.) AN OLD STORY. Mary Story, woll known at this Court, was brought up on a charge of drunken ness. She created a disturbance in the Court yesterday aud impodod the courso ol business. Pined 10s and costs. Prisoner -. I ahull be obliged if Your Worship will give me seven days. ALLEGED ROIIHEIIir. John Hogan, of Otahuhu, was brought up ova charge of stealing a horse nud saddle, valuo £40, the property of Georgo Lcndrum, of Auckland. Mr Laishley appeared for the piisoner. Mr Paidy said tho prisoner was only brought in this morning from Otahuhu, and the threo witnesses were at sea. Ho must, therefore, n?k for a remand.

Mr _aishlcy offered no objection, and the cuse was remanded until the 20th inst.

THE PUROELL FORGERIES.

Edward Hunt Jaggar was brought up and charged with forging and uttering a promissory note for £300, purporting to be signed by Wilson and Macdonald, with in tent to defraud.

Mr Pardy said tho prisoner waa arrested yesterday in consequonce of information received, He thought lie should be able to prove that Ihe whole of the writings and signatures iv the documents aud notes were iv the baud-writing of tho prisoner, who appears to havo acted aa amanuensis or con fidential clerk to Purcell. 110 would ask for a remand until Monday, when Jaggar and Purcell would be charged together in connection with the forgery of £300. Prisoner asked that the remand might bo extended uutil Tuesday to givo him time to get up his defence. He also wished for bail.

It wus decided that the prisoner and Purcell should be brought up on Monday morning, when a further adjournment might bo mado.

Tho prisoner Jaggar was admitted to bail, himself iv £200, and two sureties in £100 each.

John Purcell was thou brought up on the chargo of forging and uttering a promissory noto for £300 on Wilsou aud Macdonald, with intent to defraud

Mr Pardy conducted tho prosecution, and Mr K. Browning appeared for tho prisoner. Henry Aloxnnder Watt, accountant iv the Bauk of New Zealaud, deposed that In; had great experience in testing hand writing. Ho had cxamiued tho cheques aud guarantee very carefully. Had com pared them, nnd wns decidedly of opinion that the three promissory notes, A, B, and C, also the guarantee and several letters, were writton by ono aud tho same hand ; bad no doubt of it in his own mind.

George Jeffrey, detective officer, remem bered charging Purcell with tho forgery. He was theu iv gaol on another charge. The prisoner said in reply to tho bill tor £300, purporting lo be signed by Wilson nnd Macdonald with intent to defraud Mr Marsh. Prisonor wished to have certain witnesses warned to givo evidence in his favour, mentioning several that he, JcfTery, knew, He said ho did not know such a firm ns Wilson and Macdonald, but if ho wanted them they were to ho found. On the 21st of January, he took tho piisoner to the public trusteo on a judge's warrant. Prisoner made a state ment to the trustee in referenco to the firm of Wilson and Macdonald. He said he had given bills on that firm which he believed existed down South; but the bills were not their bills, but bogus bills. Ho refused to state who wrote " Wilson aud Macdonald " ou the bills; thoy were not signed by persons of such names. He never had a contract with Wilson and Macdonald, and no such firm was indebted to him. He had mado enquiries of contractors, aud by telegram at Napier aud other placos, anil could loam ot no such firm as Wilson and Macdonald.

The further hearing of this case was adjourned uutil Monday next nt eleven o'clock.

This closed tho Police Court business,

Novoltios in Furnishing Goods.—Tho " Royal A xminster " Carpet with handsomo border j ust landed, rich in apponranco, and as soft as a Turkey Carpot; tho " Worcester" StairCarpat tho pile is entirely made of horsehair, prettily shaded bordor, and ia tho most durable carpet for stairs ovor mado, and at a lower price than Brussels; Bandßomo Coverings for Drawing room Suites juat opened by Garlick and Cran well ; these Coverings aro proof against moths and havo a protty ground-work of silver, old gold colour, etc., oto.: Handsomo Half-fester Bedsteads now on. view. The groatost variety of Bedsteads in Aucklaud to select from. All kinds of Household Furniture at vory low prices, and 5 por cent, discount allowed for cash at time of purchaßO. This firm carry on their Drapery and t'lothing business on tho Co-opora tivo C«Bh System, marking their goods at a very small advance on ooat truatlng to a largo turnover to make it remunerative. Furnish your Houso from tho City Hall Arcado, (Gar liok and Cranwell, Proprietors.—f Advtl

CITY COUNCIL.

The fortnightly meeting of this body took placo last night. Present: Tho Mayor (Mi* J. M. Clark), and Councillors Goldio, Fleming, Hemus, Montague, Aickcii, Thompson, Waddel, Crowther aud Offer. Correspondence.—A correction of a former communication was received from Mr Moaes, Secretary of the Hebrew con gregation.—Upon a communicati'm from Mr W. R. Walker, it was stated that. Ihe water-carts have now been ordered to water Customhouse-street.—A letter Irom Messrs Russell and Dcvore announcing that tho claimants for compensation were willing to accept the compensation formerly offered by the Council was referred to tbo Finance Committee. —Mr Rolleston telegraphed with reference to the Immigration Bar racks that he would be in Auckland in a month, but if the council had resolved to remove thorn he could say no more.—A letter from the Superintendent of Fire Urigade, requesting that an order should be scut to Messrs Shatid, Mason & Co, London, for 720 feet of leather hose, guaranteed to stand a pressure of 200 lbs., was referred to Finance Committee.—lt was agreed to hand over to Onehunga Borough half the license fees received on 'busses plying between the two boroughs,—A letter trom Mr Skinner asking payment from tho Council for half a dividing fence between his fenco and Council land on tho Improvement Com missioners' Estate, .was] referred to the Fiuanco Committee. —An offer from tho Attorney-General to assist in getting the laud in Altcu Road vested in the Corporation as a recreation reserve and garden was acknowledged with thanks. —On au application from Mr W. C, Daldy, liiur., it was agreed to cut the earth in front of his allotments in Anglcsea-strcet to tho road line.—An application for foot path in Ooro-strcct was referred to the Works Committee.

The Nightsoil Contract.—The night soil contractor wrote complaining : (1.) That whereas Mr Fnulder had been provided with oirice accommodation his own man had beeu orderod out on presenting him self at tho Couucil Chambers, (2.) That tho nightsoil orders left at the Council ollice were retained by the Sanitary Inspector and copies ouly allowed to be taken of them; (3.) That during tho performance of his contract duties ho was continually followed by a man formerly in tlio employ ment of Mr Fnulder ; (4.) That Mr Faulder was interfering with his rights by carrying out nightsoil contracts in tbo city—The writer also referred to " tho dingrnccful state in which a great number of tho city closot boxes were in " when he took over the contract—A letter from the Sani tary Inspector contained that oilicer'a denial of the statement that the privi leges accorded Mr Faulder had been refused Mr Wilson, and his explanation tlut Wil son's man had not." been ordered out oft he ollico, but requested to go outside and wait a while. Ho hud not authorised any man to follow the contractor, and with referenco to Fnuldcr's performance of contracts, ho pointed out that it was necessary lirst to ob tain a license to do so. —The Inspector having been brought iii and questioned with res pect to the complaints, it was resolved, on the motion of Cr, Thompson, seconded by Cr. Aickin, " That '.he lelter.be received, and a reply be sent to the contractor that tlio Council cannot prevent any person from following him while carriying out his con tract, but that tho Inspector will be requested to afford all reasonable facilities to the contractor; also, that a box willbe placed iv the Jobby for tho acceptance of orders intended for him, and further that the Inspector enquire re Faulder's carts coming into tho city,"

A Contractor's Complaint.—A letter was icceivcd from Mr YV*. Blewdon, for wardiug a copy of account received by him from the Council solicitors re the main sewer conlract, and culling attention to what he termed, "(ho excossive charges contained therein." Be objected to paying the Couucil's solicitor, and especially so as he had been refused iuterost on his deposit of „170.—Referred to Finance Committee.

Damage to Wat_rpu>_,— a report >as received Loin Seigeaut Martin of certain damage done a waterpipe in Hobson-street by a horso and dray, which were iv charge of oue Jeremiah Ward.-It was agreed to thank Sergeant Martin for his information, aud to make no claim for payment of the damage, as the occurrence appeared to have been purely accidental.

Increase op Salary.—Mr J. Carlaw, junr. (assistaut turncock), applied for an increase of salary.—Referred to Finance Committeo.

Lease.—Mr B. Lediord wrote requesting tho lcaae for his property in Wellesley street.-The Town Clerk siated that ho had withheld the lease until the applicant com plied with tho order served upon him to construct, in accordance with tho leaso covenants, a building which ho was at pre sent erecting.—lt was agreed to givo up the lease, the Mayor pointing out that if the lessee persisted in disregarding the coven ants the Council could institute legal pro ceedings ngninst him.

Works Committee.—Tho report of this Committee lecommended :—(1) That as uo defiuite arrangement has been mado with thc_ Harbour Board ro the construction and maintenance of the roads on the reclamation the Council infoim the Timber Company that under the circumstances the application fur the metalling of Custom-Houso-strect West cannot bo sustained, but that at the same time the Council are prepared to join with '.he Harbour Board iv carrying out any necessary repairs ; (2) that E. Mahoucy nud Son's letter re the widening of High strect be held over till the receipt of m reply from Mr Whitaker ; (3) that the application for a pathway iv front of Sleeson'a Hotel be' not acceded to ; (-1) that_Mr Sheath be informed that at present there is uo intention of appointing nn electrician, but that should such an officer be appointed the Counc:l will ndvertise in the usual way ; (5) That Mr S. Norric be informed that at present there is no intention of increasing the number of etand pipes; (6) That the Surveyor be requested to prepare an esti mate of the drainage work roquirod in Wynyard and Havelock-streets, and of (he culvert by itself, and that he submit the same to the next Council meeting, besides ascertaining whether tho owners consent; (7) That the petitioners for a footpath iv and the watering of Lower Queen-street, be informed that na soon as the Harbour Board aro prepared to pay an equitable portion of the cost tbo Council will undertake the work j (S) That Messrs Motrin's tender for water supply service materials be accepted ; (9) That Kirby's tender fo»- work in Upper Union-street be accepted, the tenders re ceived being as follows:—Kirby and Co., £988; A. Maguire, £1300; A. Suther land, £1479; A. Watson, £1440.—The Mayor exprcssod his dissent with lecommcndations 1 and 7, as teudiug to I perpetuate " the wretched misunderstand , ing which existed between the Board and the Council. He thought that clause 230 of the Act adbrded the means of settling the matters iv dispute by authorising tho refer ence of them to arbitration, and he intended to take early action iv that direction.—Crs. Thompson and Aickin expressed their satis faction at this announcement, and their hope that his endeavours would be crowned with success.—The report was adopted. Finance Committee.— Thereport of this Committee coutained tho followiug recom mendations:—(l) That tho present slaugh terhouse charges be adhered to, and that the fact bo pointed out that tho charges alluded to in tho butchers' petition have reforeuco only to inspection of meat, and have no connection with slaughtering fees ; (2) That Mr Ccorge Strong bo appointed to the office of keeper of city baths at tho rate of £80 per annum, inclusive of the services of Mrs Strong upon the ladios' department, &c. ; that half a dozen small compartments for ladies, with doors, locks, &c, be pro vided ; that the baths be opened tempo rarily at ouce.paynieuts to bo taken by Mr Strong, and paid iuto the Council twice weekly for tho present.—The report was adopted. Tenders.— The following tenders wore received for the erection of a backhous3 :— Geo. Marshall, £275 ; Ephraim Mills, £298 ; Thos. Constable, £254 ; A. Watsou, £255. The Engineer's estimate was £2SO. As Marshall's and Constable's tenders were informal through insufficiency of deposits, Watson's tender was accepted. _ Contracts. —The contracts of Meesra Fallon aud Kirby were signed and stamped. Surveyor's Rbport.—The Surveyor sent in a report upon the cost of drainage works in Wynyard and Havelock-streets. His estimato of cost was £942 15s. As several residents had objected to tho work, it was agreed, on the motion of Cr, Waddel, "That the matter be deferred for the present, the owners of propel not having consented, but that the Surveyor be re quested to make inquiries as to what is needed in tho locality, and if the coat does not exceed £20, to havo the work executed at ouce; should it excoed that amount to report to next meeting of the Public Works Committee." i

Tramways.—Cr. Montague moved, "That the ratepayers of tbe city having affirmed by their recent votes, at a poll taken to ascertain their views concerning the desirability of establishing street tram" ways, the matter be referred to a sub-corn, mittee for the purpose of drawing up full conditions, advertisements, etc., to bo ap proved and adopted at next Council meet ing.—The motion was carried, and the Mayor and Crs. Waddel, Aickin, Goldie, nnd the mover, appointed a sub-committee to deal with the matter.

CABLEGRAMS.

[R KD T B K'S T_I.ItO EAM S.

F.UROPEAN.

ACCIDENT TO THE PREMIER.

LONDON, yesterday.

The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone met with a serious accident yesterday. As he was entering his carriage his foot slipped and he fell, Ids head striking the step of the carriage. He sustained a severe wound, and is now confined lo his bed. EVACUATION OF KANDAHAR

CALCUTTA, February 23.

Intelligence has been received from Kandahar that circumstances have trans pired there which leadn to the belief that he evacuationt ol the place by the British garrison will shortly be commenced. No delhiito announcement of the intended withdrawal of troops has, however, been made public at Kandahar or in tins city. THE DISORDERS IN IRELAND.

LONDON, February 23.

The prospects of the permanent cessation of the disorder in Irelaud have been dispelled by reports which havo now come to hand that agrarian outrages in that country are again occurring, and there is apparently every prospect of a revival of the agitation.

THB TROUBLE IN GREECE,

PARIS, Fobruary 23,

Tho disclosure has been made that an extensive exportation of arms has been taking place from France to Greece for some time past. Tho authorities here have issued a prohibition against the supply of arms to that country.

SUPPLIES FOR SIR G. P. COLLEY.

CAPE TOWN, February 22.

Telegrams havo been received to-day from Natal that a convoy of provisions, arms, ammunition, despatched from New castle, has arrived safely at Sir George P. Colley's camp at Ingogo.

MINING NEWS.

(UY TELEGIUriI, OWN OORIIKSPONDENT.)

COROMANDEL, this day,

TOKATEA.—The driving is going on with increased rupidity. The manager expects to do thirty feet this week. The leader is improving in size and appearance. Gold may be expected to show any moment, for though they are not near the old winze, still there are the moat favourable indications. Bismarck.—The manager of the Bis marck has hoppers completed, and is ready to receive quaitz at at any moment. Mr Shaip, the engineer, has been instructed to overhaul the Bismarck battery. He is getting Homing, etc., ready, and the battery will be ready for work without delay. Pride ok Tokatea.—MacDouald and party (tributcrs) arc getting six or eight tons of quartz down, and will commence crushing ou Monday. Wells and party arc also about to have a crushing. KAI'ANOA.—The manager has still hard country to contend with, but is expecting an air compressor from England, which will greatly facilitate operations, Success.—The malinger reports :" In re gard to ihe mine there is a little chango (or the better. Good indications, and the ground easier. I hope it will continue so. There [is about Bft. to the reef yet, if the dip is the same as the other creeks." New Golden Pah.—The manager re ports : "Communications have been effected between the 80ft. and bottom levels. Bottom Levels : Have put a hole through from tho winze to tbe rise, and am now engaged timbering the rise and putting it in repair to make a pass for the stuff from intermediate levels. 80ft. Level, West Winze : Have sunk in this winze 26ft. in 9 days, and timbered it down. Leader is small in tbis place. SOft. Level Stope: Have continued this stope eastward fiom where the rise was started for tho stope. The leader this end looks very promising. I have on hand from this stope a tew picked stone. 80ft. Level: Have started a slope west of the rise. The leader in this is about 9 inchei thick, as it goes westward giving out. My object in taking the stope along is to try and pick up the leader lost in the drive".

Mayne's TninuTK.— This is an old tribute in the Queen of the North which was renewed in last, since which time the party have reaped a rich reward for their exertions. In December last they crushed about 5 tons of general stuff for v yield of 290z melted gold. Last week, how ! ever, they struck a very rich patch, and from about 5 feet square of stuping they took 400 lbs of stone, which has yielded lG2oz 14dwt of melted gold. The stone was crushed at the Corby battery. Pride of Tokatea Tribute. Aplcgron and Wells have iust finished a small crushing of 2_ tons for the splendid re turn of 250z 13dwt melted gold (fair from Bark) from their tribute in the Pride of Tokatea G. M. Company, Littio and Good section.

Kennedy and McDonald aro now sending about 14 tons of quartz from their tribute in the same Company's ground, McLean's sec tion to the Corby battery.

A party of miners arrived last Monday overland'from Te Aroha. They report that many of the claims there have received pro tection until the battery is erected, and that a number of men may shortly be ex pected to try their luck on this richer gold field. It is on tho tapis that the old Mata wai battery is to be taken down and re erected higher up the creek, below Tiernan's claim, There not being sufficient water, the battery will have to be worked by steam power. During the week a consider able amount of work has been done towards developing the mines and solving the vexed question as to whether the rich runs of gold already discovered will go down. There are several seams, however, tbat if worked would in all probability soon strike gold and improve the already rich prospects of the field. In Barrett's Lease two or threo pounds of rich specimen stove was obtained last Tuesday from a rise now being put up ■from their low level—and the whole of the quartz broken down is first class crushing dirt. From the surface to the floor of the drivo, as far as vet driven, is about 35 feet.

Gilmour's leaso adjoins Barrett's on the eastern or up hill side, and tho reef has been cut in the ground ; ono piece of quartz knocked off showed gold freely. The shareholders nro confident, from loose specimens obtained on the surface, that when the reef is opened out that it will be as rich as whore being worked by Barrett and party. Stodart's lease is situated near to Gilmour and Blackmore's, aud stands well for cut ting the rich leaders bearing through the above mines. No work has yet been done on this lease.

In Blackmore's claim, works of' a per manent character are being^ pushed ahead to cut the rich reefs opened on the surface at lowor levels. Two tunnels aro being driven ; one i 3 now in a distanco of ovor 00ft. through a sandstono formation. This tunnel is expected to cut Sheehan's reef at a depth of about 150 feet from the surface. The shareholders expect to cross- cut the reef in another eight, or ten feet. The othor tunnel is in a distance of over 40 feet, and will strike the underlay of the two flat leaders.

Shcchan and parly, who aro driving on the reef on two levols, commenced to sink on their reef from the lower tunnel lovel last Wednesday, the result being two or three hundredweight of high grade rock, amongst which was a quantity of specimens and picked stones. The present tunnel level is a depth of twenty feet from the surface, and the reef has been proved rich all the way down, and golden stone left in the bottom of the shaft, giving assurance of the permanency of the shot. Last Friday evening the shareholders lodged for safe custody in the bank 381bs. of specimens, which they had obtained during the week. The shareholders intend cmshing their specimens and quartz on hand, about eight tons, next week, when a rich return may be expected. Ticrnan and party's tunnel has not yet been driven far onough to prick the reof which, however, should be to hand in an other eight or ten feet. The share holders have cut down a face on the opposite side of the creok, and are erecting a shed for a smithy. In tlie face cut down a strong reef is shew ing, but no specimens have been obtained from it. The road has been cut close up to the workings, and visitors can now ride rig-lit through from Coromandel. In the Union Company's ground, several promising reefs have been uncovered, and from the fact of loose gold being found on the surface, a rich reef will doubtless I shortly be discovered.

1 ho foar of death is an instincti vo principle of human life, aud its apprehension the pervading ilea of human nature. Yet suoh is our incon .latency, that in tho fuco of theso dread alarms wo are prone to neglect the means of warding off the inevitable issue men will suffer, and pre? oi-aatinato from day to day in availing them selves ot the means of relief, 'l'hcy will develon unHl°* B/ mmomßof1 iseaße- -"d wJt._s._M-5 until they becotno chrome. Within their vm grasp for instanco, is Udolpho Woffe's Schfc^ t,aS n te_,tlo 9ohn -*PP-3. as often it Is permitted to elude their reaon, until—too late -*™"******"o**l

TE AROHA MURDER.

Court Proceedings, AT the Thames Resident Magistrate's Co yesterday, John Procoffi, a Russian *** charged with the wilful murder of H[L: *" Haere, at Tc Aroha, on the 10th inst "^ Mr Superintendent Thompson conduct the case for the prosecution, and Mr P N. Brassey appealed for the defence °iw 6 G. Wilkinson appeared to -watch them., behalf of the natives. ue«Weon The Resident Magistrate said that he h received a subpecua to produce tho dp • tions taken at the inquest, and giveevi/ 0"' of what occurred there. In consequen M having received that subpoena ho _«mJ leave the Bench. He was sorry th! the onerous and unpleasant _„,-t of this case Ehould have fallen _ the Justices, as the proper person*ll hear it is a man who is paid by the Govo meut for such work. I can only re_r*r *?' work should have falleu to their lot/ Mr Kcuiick then vacated the Mam.i. •. chair, and L. Ehrenfried, Esq., J,P f'" 1 possession, ' '' WOlt Mr Brassey beforo then objected to*M Wiikinson sitting ou the Bench, owin_t an article which appeared in the morn ing's paper, of which he is the editor The article stated that he, as counsel f the prisoner, "asked him to retain his prol fessional services." This was a groas fa_»" hood. He was consulted by severnl foreigners interested in the prisoner,behalf aud undertook the defence without f ee 0 I reward. He was refused admittance to the piisoner, with an interpreter. While atTe Aroha the prisoner was chained to the tent pole with his hands handcuffed behind his back, and conlined at tho ancles, and sub jecteu to gross illtreatment, which should not have been so. Tho refusal for an in tcipretcr had been made, and the polic. might deny it as much as they like, but he could prove it. Mr Superintendent Thompsoa said that the solicitor for the defence, with au inter preter, would be allowed at any time to see the prisoner. He had made every inquiry in Auckland, and there was only O no gentleman, a merchant, who understood the h ussian language. He, however, hear ing that the prisoner camo from Odessa declined to undertake to interpret inasmucl! as they do not speak the Russian language but merely a patois. ' Mr Wilkinson said he was sitting on tbe Bench at the request of the Resident Magis. trate, who had been prevented from pre. siding in the case by the counsel for the piisoner, who had been guilty of a most unwarrantable course in sending him a subpoena. The Justices' duty was lo heat the evidence, and, if there was sufficient, to commit the accused to take his trsal at the Supreme Court, If not, their duty was to let him go free. When at the Supreme Court his solicitor would have opportunity to expend all the eloquence at his com maud. There were no other Justices who would take the case, and consequently Mr Ehrenfried and himself undertook it,

Sergeant MajorO'Grady said prisoner bad been in his custody since the 12th, and he had had frequent intercourse with him but had had no dilliculty in understanding what he said, and prisoner also understood him plainly. Mr Sandes, deposed. He prepared a plan (produced) of the scene of the murder uudcr instructions from tho police. Sergeant Mulville doposcd: lam Ser geant of Police, aud was in charge of the police at Te Aroha on the 11th of thin month. On the morning of that date, in consequence of information I received, I proceeded about 600 or 700 yards on the Paeroa road from the Te Aroha township. At that distance I found the dead body of the native Himioua Haere. The body wai on its back, with the bead towards the Paeroa road. There was a large quantity of blood under the head and neck, -which bud evidently ilowcd from tbe throat, which was cut from ear to ear. There was another pool of blood about two feet from the body on the left hand side. Tho body was on the river side of the track about four or five yards from the track. The legs were stretched ont, but were together, and the head was in clined to tho left. (Mr Brassey here stated that the prisoner informed him he could not understand what was being said.) The knee of the right leg was a little over the left. The left hand was stretched out on the ground, and the right was resting on the chest. The body at that time was cold and still. I examined the body and found a wound over the left eye, and the eye itself was bruised severely. There were deep scratches on the chest. The hoi*? V_A on a trousers and vest, shirt and Douta, The shirt was much worn and &... coloured, but had been originally;! white cotton one. The right sleeve (pn> duced) was wrapped around the fingers ol the right hand of deceased. It was saturated with blood. The sleeves was rolled twice round the fioger*-, and the blood on it was quite wet. I searched the body, and found that the right hand trousers pocket was turned out, but there was nothing in the left haud pocket. A pipe stem, with an amuer mouth piece, and a greenstone pendant were lying on the ground closo together near the body. In the waißCoat pocket I found a penny piece, a knife, a pipe and some tobacco. In the coat (which was picked up about ten yards from the body) I found a pack of cards, and old handkerchief, two small Iron wedges, a piece of a liquorice stick, and a tew matches. On the ground near the body a handkerchief saturated with blood, and a stone (produced) wero picked up iv my presence. The hat pro duced was lound on the coat. The ground immediately around the body was a good deal trampled. The ground was hard, aud was covered with short green fern about a foot high. I have produced all the articles found. I had the body conveyed in a dray to tho Hot Springs Hotel. I then proceeded to two Maori settlements in the neighbourhood to make enquiries about the deceased. On -my return I found that Constable Cleary had arrested the prisoner on the chargo of murdering the deceased. I then formally charged him with the murder and entered the charge. On being charged he said iv English, "I know nothing about it," and then added, " I was very drunk all night." The prisoner's face was much bruised about the check bono and leit eye. Bis hands were also much scratched and bruised. He bad on a blue dungaree coat and trousets, hut no hat: : After being charged, the prisoner was secured inside the police tent, out of the sun, with a pair of handcuffs. This course wis necessary, as there was no lockup at-Te Aroha. i.-Js

By Mr Brassey : Blood was not flowing from tho neck when I first saw the body. The ground close to the body appeared to have been recently trampled upon. Ido not know how much the ground was trampled upon, but I am ceitaiu it was for a yard on each side of the body especially around the shoulders. I did uot notice any clotted blood cither on tho body or on the ground. From tho ap pearance of the ground I should not say that there had been a very great struggle. A mau named Marshall claimed the amber mouthpiece, and the greenstone was identified by some Maoris as belonging to the deceased. I asked Marshall how the mouthpiece got there and he said he had lost it the day before. I have seen the native Himiona alive. I saw him iv Te Aroha the night before about 9 o'clock ou horseback. Be was then sober. I saw accused at the same time, and he was also sober, although I said at the inquest that he had been drinking. Although Constable Cleary swore at tho iuquest that prisoner was the worae for liquor, I say he was sober. I did not sco him drinking that evenirjg._ No report was made to mo on that eveningor towards the next morning of any ono quarrelling with the deceased. The bruise on prisoner's cheek bone could have been made by a man's fist. I did not caution the accused in the usual way when I charged him with the murder. I said, "You are charged with the murder of a Maori who was found dead on the road tbis morning.' I did not mention the Maori's name, lam certain the accused said he did not do it. and then added that he was diunk all night. He also said he had been fighting during the night iv the township, but that he did not know who it was with, as ho wns too drunk. He made other state ments. He had been drinking with his own money, and also with money he got from Smalliuan. The reason I did uot tell the Inspector all this was because I was not asked. I do not remember bciug asked to state what the piisoner said iv answer to the charge. lam not certain I said the prisoner was very drunk. His bauds were chaiued behind his back ; after a short time he was handcuffed in front. I swear that I saw his wrists every day, and there were uo bruises on them, but there were severe bruises on the back of his bauds. I cannot say the hand cufta were always in front. I cannot say whether the murderer or the deceased put the sleeve of the shiit round Himionas wrist. Ido think death was caused by the stone produced in Court. I cannot say whether the marks on the grouud were caused by more than the accused and deceased.

Constable Cleary deposed that he was .stationed at Tc Aroha. He remembered information being brought into the town that the body of a murdered mau had been found on the Faeroa road. I have known

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