SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

mow WATWRIThIs Evening, 10.56 HIGH WATER J- To .morrow Morning, 11,19 RUNSET.-Thls Evening, 7.1T BUNRISE.-To-morrow Morning, 5.0 MOON'S AGE.-Last Quarter, 13th, 3.26 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Id Anau, b,s„ Carey, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Argyle, 8.5., Johnston, for Whangarei Habloht, H.1.Q.M.8. Knbn, for gun praotloo Looh Urr, barque, Murdooh, for Wellington -_. Southern Cross, b.b., Beroneob, (or Whanga w Eto-day. Hero, s.s., McGce. for Sydney Opotiki, schooner, Collings, for -Russell

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London—Straoathro, January; An tares to follow Sydney—Hero, abont Wednesday, 11th Melbourne and south—Te Anau. Thursday Taranakl and South—Penguin, Tuesday Russell, Whangaroa and Mongonui— Wellington or Glenelg, Monday Tauranga-Glonelg or Wellington, Monday or Thursday Whangarei and Whangarei Heads — lona, Saturday, and Argyle. Tuesday '■■" Mangawai- Flngal, Thursday Mercury Bay—Flngal, Monday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Roman Empire, ship (K.P.V.N.), from London, Bailed Ootober 22 Pareora, ship, from London; Balled Decern ; her Oxford, ship, from London; loading, Nov. 8 Ana_i, barque (J.D.W.N.), from London; sailed Boptomber 28 i Duncraig, barque, from London; sailed Oct. 23 . Crownthorpe, barquo, from London; sailed Oot. Alcestiß, barque, (H.C.M.N.) from Liverpool, via Wellington; sailed, November 7 Adamant, barque, from London Arabella, barque, from London; loading i Arnold Yon Blppon, barque, from New York; sailed Ootober 31 . .. . Cabarfeldh, barque, from New York; sailed

November 1 E_dfleld, baraue, from New York A. T. Stallknecht, barque, from New York; loading Gwendoline, barque (J.H.L.G.), from New York, via Oamaru; sailed August SO Annabell, brig, from Sydney Darcy Pratt, brigantine, from Dnnedin Fyvor, barquemlne, from Lyttelton Eliza Mary, brigantine. from Timaru Myrtle, brigantine, from Samoa Estello, sohooner, from Dunedin Pirate, schooner, from Hnahlne Atlantic, sohooner, from Rarotonga Belle Brandon, sohooner, from the Islands Ryno, sohooner, from the Island-

IMPORTS.

Per Zoatondla, from San Francisco and Hono lulu—2oo half barrels sugar, 218 cases salmon, SO half barrels salmon, 30 bales hops, 150 cases bops, 281 cases canned goods, 172 cases paint, 6 cases cigars, 12 balsa broom corn, 6 oases walnuts, 10 oases books, 31 paokases maohlnery, 50 flasks quicksilver, and 55 packages sundries. Total: 1,301 packages, and 13,887 packages for Sydney.

The barque Coromandel sails for Napier about Saturday next. The mission fchooner Southern Cross and sohooner Winifred came Out of dock to-day. The S.S. Te Anau arrived from Russell this morning, with 21 bales wool, 4 oases apples, and the following passengers: Miss Flood, Mr and Mrs R. Johnson and. 2 children, Messrs A. W. Whitaker, Cochrane, and R. O. Corr, She leaves for Melbourne via Southern ports at noon to morrow. The brigantine Look Out, from Sydney, was Signalled as we went to press.

The Auokland cargo by the mall steamer is being discharged into the schooner Marl in. The Zealandla will sail early to morrow morn ing. About twonty saloon and a large number of steerage passengers had booked for Sydnoy by the Zealanola. but in nearly every Instance the money baa been returned to permit passen gers to go per Hero instead.

The s,B, Hero loaves for Sydney at Jslx p.m. to-day. Passengers — Mesdames O'-ulllvan, Bees, M. L. Spratt, Hesketh and child, Misses Knox, Joneo, Brownlow, Messrs J. Waterhouse, MoQllp, Adamson. J. May, A. G. Mlddloton, A. P. Cottam, Gallagher, J, R. Thornton, Boodle, O. Hesketh. R. J. O'Sulllvan, J. Mason. M. M. Fr_-—d, W. B. O'Keefe. L. Terry. Knox, B. _«er», J. Wild, B. G, Brownlow, MoQee, Hon, a. Townaend, Dr Keselven.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES.

Macgregor, b.b., Amodeo, for Waitara Rowena, b.b,, Soott, for Hoklanga Penguin, b.s., Edie, for the South

The s.s. Rowena left at 10.30 a.m. to-day, for Hoklanga, with 15 eases and 4 casks ale and stout, 13 packages tea, 2 skiffs, 19 bars iron, 203 oases and paokages sundry merchandise.— Passenger-— Mlßses Buchanan, Herbert and Yon Stunner, Mesdames Rusielll and Ha-lett, Messrs Jobaon. Barry, Wallace, Po-oar. Web ster, and three others.

. The Union Co.'s b,b. Penguin left at 11,10 a.m. to-day for Southern ports.

Tbe Northern Company's b.s. Macgregor left for Waitara at 6 p.m. yesterday, conveying 40 gunnies and 20 bags sngor.lo sacks flour,2 bales bags, 3 oases blßOUits. 89 paokages sundries, and th'following passengers:—Messrs A. R. Bood acre, O. Fleming. A. Robb. White, J. 8. Wilson, J. P. Horn, J. Jenkins, Tnrrell. F. H. Jonen, Little wood, W, Thomas. R. Hare, Crespen, Box, G. Herons, Maxwell, 3, Philpott, Bills, A. Bell, Potts, Mrs Schofleld, Mr and Mrs" Bailey, Mr and Miss Nodder, Mr H. Goodacre, wife and child, and Mr and Mrs J. Grlroley. The Mao/fregor orossodlthe.bar at 3 o'olook this morning.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Whanoarhi, this say. Arrived: Argyle, bom Auokland, 8 a.m, ■« ; 1 i __i :

Wotrifß Aromatic Sohiidam Schnapps to Induce tbe destruction and prevent the im proper use of their wrappers and labels, and thus further protect the Public against fraud and deception, have enclosed in. the wrappers, or under he label on the quarttiottleß, Bince Ut Ootober, 1878, and continue to enolose in every day's faokinq throtjqhout thb yrar THREE £1 ORDERS, whloh are drawn upon the undersigned, and whloh will bo cashed by them on presentation. To aeoure these Gifts, the Publio must be careful to ask for, and accept nothing but, the Genuine Udolpho Wolkb s Schnapps, with our name upon the top label, M. Moss Se Co. Wynyard Lane, Sydney.

Mail Notice.

Mails w_x Ulob- as Uh__b.— This Day. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 4.30 p.m. For Australian Colonies, per Hero, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 6.30 p.m. Thursday, 12th Instant. For Waiwera, Te Rapa, Cralgleburn, and Warkwortb, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. Por b.s. Te Anau. aB follow :— For India, China, Japan.Medlteranean Porta, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For Gißborne, Napier, Southern ports, Aua trallan Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brlndisl, for letters, &c„ specially 80 prepaid and addressed, at 11 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 10 a.m. For late letters till 11.20 a.m. For Waitara, &0., per Macgregor, at 1 p.m. Fer Mangawai, per Fingal, at 3 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotiki, per Glenelg. at 1.80 p.m.. * For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5 30 p.m. j Friday, 13th instant. For Walhekeand Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 2.30 p.m. Saturday. 11th Instant, For Waiwera, Russell, and Kawakawa, per lona, at 1 p.m. S. B. 8138, Chief Rwtnuur-w. Chief Poet-offloo. Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

January 11, 1882. Choral Hall—Wilhelmj Last Concert, 8 p.m, Theatre Royal — Montague-Turner Kngllsh Opera Company: " Mlgnon," 8 p.m. St. Patrick's Hall—H. A.C.B. Eooiety (Juvonile Contingent): Eleotlon of Officers. 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

BOLES.—On December 29th, at her residence, Russell-Btreet, Mrs. J. Boles of a daughter. FKATHERBTONE.—On January Itb, at her residence. Devonport, the wife of W, P. Featherstone of a son.

Marriage.

BALL—BLAIR.—On the 10th January, at the residence of the bride. Chapel-street, by the Rev. Thomas Hodson, Job Ball, of New market, to Ann Blair, both of Auckland.

HIGGINS-BEKBLEY.-On January Ith, at St. Paul's Cathedral, Auokland, by the Rev. C. M. Nelson, Thomas Hancock, eldest son of the late John Hlggins, to May, youngest daughter of the late John Beesley, of Oxford, England. 1. —Home papers please copy.

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

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1882.

For the cause that lacks awli—nee, For the wrong that needs reslstanc For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

General dissatisfaction prevails in town to-day at the delay that has occurred in'the fumigation and delivery of the Zcalandia's mail. The steamer arrived at noon yes terday, and with moderate despatch the whole mail ought to have been ready for delivery the first thing this morning. In stead of that, the tedious process is pro ceeding slowly at the houc of writing— twenty-six hours after the vessel made our harbour. The last time an English mail steamer was placed in quarantine, two entire days elapsed before the mails had slowly filtered through the antiquated smoke-house at Motuihi, Strong represen tations were then made to ttie Government on the subject, but nothing whatever has been done, A trifling expense would spare the colony all this annoyance, and tne loss of detaining steamers to convey the mail South, yet the Government remain unmoved by public complaint and the ontreaties of the local postal authorities, who have, we believe, reported the utter un suitability of the fumigating house at Mo tuihi, This calm indifference to public con venience is, we presume, 'one of those glories of centralism and red tape which a submissive and order-loving British com munity have simply to bear with as much philosophy and as little profanity as frail human nature may enable them to com. mnnd.

Another extraordinary feature about to day's proceedings is the fact that, this morning upwards of 150 bags of letters were fumigated ready to bring up, and yet the launch came up with only forty-lour bagp, leaving - the rest at Motuihi. Who is res ponsible for this wretched blundering ?

Mr and Miss Morrin, brother and sister of Messrs, Thomas and Samuel Morrin, were among the passengers by the s.s. Zea landla, also Miss Banks, sister of Mr Joseph Banks. Mr Thos. W. Marsh has also re-J turned in the same steamer from the City of the Salt Lake, We learn that the Auckland Stud Com pany have proposed to Mr Rogers of Otahuhu for his farm of 250 acres, at Papa toitoi, for stud purposes. Mr Rogers gave £33 per acre for a considerable portion of this land. .We are informed by teleuram that the Rev. David Bruce, lor' many years con nected as minister with St. Andrew's Church, Symonds-street, has accepted the editorship of the "New Zealand Times." Mr Bruce has taken a keen interest iv poli tical and social questions, and is well quali fied for the editorial chair. Cary's Juvenile Opera Company announce their first appearance at the Theatre Royal on the evening of the 23rd instant. The company consists of 54 members. Their performances will include the "Pirates of Penzance," " Chilporic," "Pinafore," and "Billee Taylor." The lost of the Wilhelmj series of concerts will be held in the Choral Hall to-night,and as the programme will be a popular one.and • the airs familiar to British eara,the attend- ■ ance will be large, Wilhelmj will play , " The Old Folks at Homo," " Auld Robin Gray," and "Robin Adair," Miss Conron J will sing "Home, Sweet Home," "The j Better Land," and " You may roam i through this World." Mr Max Vogrich t .vill perform quite a bouquet of variations [! >n popular airs. Such ballads as "Borne, 1 4 Jweet Home," and the "Better Land"! md echoes in the human heart. J

Tlie questions of shed accommodation on the wharf, and dredging the channel in Mechanic's Bay, have been referred by the Harbour Board to the Works Committee.

An excellent paper on " The Press" was read at the monthly meeting ofthe Catholic Institute, held on Monday evening last.

The firing for the Auckland District Bine Prues for the year ISB2 will take place as follows :—The firing for the Ist set carbine prizes will take place on Monday 23rd, the 2nd set carbine prizes on Tuesday 24th, the Ist set medium rifle prizes on Wednesday 25th, and the 2nd set medium rifles on Thursday, 26th January, 1882. The firing will commence at 9 o'clock a.m. sharp on each named day repectively.

" Mignon," a three-act opera, by Ambrose Thomas, was producod at'the Theatre Boyal last night for the first time in Auck land. It has a romantic plot, the music is pretty, and the characters are attractive. A capital representation was given of it, Miss Montagu taking the title rule, and Mr Turner that of Wilhelm Meister, Both lady and gentleman sang and played with considerable spirit and ability, and they received a strong support from the imper sonators of the subsidiary parts. The per formance will be repeated to-night.

When the San Francisco mail left Lon don, Mr Mills, manager of the Union Ship ping Co,, had arrived there, and with Mr barling, the company's superintending engineer, who went to Venice to meet him, Mr Mills was occupying himself in London making inquiries about a direct line of steamers to flew Zealand, aud it is under stood that Denny and Co. will submit plans tv the London directors while Mr Mills is at home. Mr Darling has gone back to Glasgow. The Manipouri will not leavo till the end of February.

The meeting of Coffee Palace shareholders convened to consider the plans and decide upon future operations will be held to morrow in tho large room, Insurance Build ings, at two o'clock, when a large atten dance is desired. Writing with reference to the matter "Another Shareholder" says: "I quite endorse all "AShareholder" has said in last night's STAR about the Coffee Palace movement. I hope all shareholders will endeavour to be present at the meeting to-morrow to prevent our being involved in debt. A grand hotel would not be a financial success here for many years, nnd all that should be aimed at in the present case is cleanliness, and comtort, combined with simplicity and moderate charges. It wonld be far better to begin in a comparatively small way at first than have a large affair to be a burden and anxiety."

A son of Mr McDcrmott, tinsmith, of Vic toria-street Kast, aged 16, met with a severe accident yesterday afternoon. The lad had been to Wyndbam-street on an errand for his father, and on returning past the Natio nal Bank, his feet slipped, and he fell back wards on to the sharp spikes under the cen tral window of the National Bank, one of the iron spikes penetrating full J of an inch the thick under part of his thigh.causing a wound which bled profutely. On reaching his father's shop, Dr Richardson was sent for and at once dressed the wound, which was extremely painful, and ordered that the lad should be kept quiet for some days to come. The spikes at the bank are very low, and in cose of a fall a similar accident would not be a matter of wonder,

A first-class programme will bo presented to-morrow evening in the Lake District School-room, including music, ballads, duets, a Christmas tree and a series of lime« light views of New Zealand and other scenery. An enjoyable evening is antici pated by the residents.

The Harbour Board yesterday voted the salaries for the year, as follows :—Mr J. M. Brighnm, secretary and treasurer, increased from £450 to £500; E. W. Burgess, first clerk, from £225 to £250; W.Eady, second clerk, from £150 to £175; F. J. Corbett, third clerk, from £60 to £75; D. E. Mc- Donald, engineer, from £450 to £500; F. J. Burgess, chiet harbour-master, from £450 to £500 ; W. H. Burgess, pilot (with free house), from £220 to £250; C. Sainty, pilot, from £250 to £275; J. Lander, signal man (with free house), from £150 to £175 ; W. H. Jenkins, chief boatman, £120 (with bonus of £10 for services as pilot); G. Taylor, boatman, from £102 to £110; J. McKenzie, deputy harboor-master, Irora £250 to £300; T. Jones and W. J. Cranch, apprentices, from £50 to £60 each in terms of indentures, and as they were now to be sent to sea, £10 was al lowed to each for an outfit. Thomas Ste phenson, dock engineer, from £192 to £208; W. J. McDonnell, firoman, from £104 to £120. Tbe salaries of W, Griggnnd J. Penhaligan were not voted, pending the report ofthe Harbour-master as to which of their services should be dispensed with, in terms of a resolution of the Board to dispense with the services of one boatman, whose place woUld be supplied by two appren tices.

An inquest was held at Papskura, on the 9th inst., before Thomas Jackson, Esq., coroner, and a jury, on the body of George Cook, whose death, by his own band, was recorded in this journal. The evidence of the principal witnesses, Messrs G. S. and J. M. Cole, shewed that deceased had beeu in business in Anckland, but as his health failed, Mr G. S. Cole invited him to Kirikiri, for the benefit of his health. He had been subject, to tits. He was last seen alive on Wednosday, and seemed bet ter. On Friday, deceased was found dead about six yards from the house, with his brains blown out. He was lying on the left side of his face, and his hat about a yard from his head. Mr Cole thought his death might have beeu acci dental through falling down in a fit; he might have had the gun for the pur pose of keeping the quail off the straw berries, as was his custom ; he shewed no suicidal disposition. Constable Mc- Kuight described tbe body and tho wound in the head, and was of opinion that the wound was accidental. The jury returned a verdict, "Death from a gun-shot wound, but there was ho evidence to shew how caused." Deceased was well-connected.

Look out for Friday's Observer.— It will contain a superb full pass Lithograph Cartoon of a notablo local celebrity caret ally exeouted in chalks.

Card-sharping Exposed,—Soeillustra. Mons in Friday'a " Observer."

A complimentary concert will be given to Miss MoEwen, at tbe Choral Hall, on tbo evening of tho 21st inst, prior to that lady's de parture for Australia. Miss MoKwen woe a pupil of Mrs Revltt, and a promising local VBoallst, Mr Gordon Gooch, Mr Slotor, and several ladies, will assist in giving eclat to tlie venture.

G. Hulme's list of prices.—"Wholesale : Qr, or side of beef, 2}d: carcases of mutton. 2Jd: pigs, 3id and Id. Retail: Mutton, 2d, 3d, id ; roast beef, 3jd, Id, sd; pork, 3d to Gd ; lamb, from 2s per ar; veal, 3d to sd; largo quantities of ox tongues, corned rounds of beef, salt legß of pork, Canterbury hams, suet In any quantity; oorned beef, 3d: in barrels. lOOlbs, 200lbs, and 300lbs, 2}d, delivered on board or railway; atmospheric sausages, id par lb; German sausage, 6d. Discount to the trade. Warrant everything the very best quality.—GKOßGK HULME, Batcher, Queen-street, Auckland,— (AdvM

NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY.

» Tho half-yearly meeting of the New > Zealand Insurance Company was.held to " day. The report presented stated :—" The balance at the credit of profit and loss amounts to £24,102 3s lOd, which It is pro c posed to appropriate as follows—£ls,ooo ' in payment of a dividend of 3b per share, ' leaving £9,102 3s lOd to be carried forward 1 to next half-year's account. Ample pro vision has been made for aB losses out ' standing and claims to date of balance. Messrs Stone and Williamson are the retir • ing directors, and offer themselves for re- E election. It will be necessary to elect two •' auditors, in.room of Messrs Fraser and | Laurie, who vacate office, and are eligible • for re-appointment. The dividend will be payable at the Company's office, Qiieen : street, to-morrow, and at the several branches and agencies on receipt of advice. —For the Board of Directors, James Wil liamson, Chairman." PPOFIT AND LOBS. Dr.-To dividend half-year onding 31st May, 1881, £15,000; commissions, salaries, and other oxpenses. £21,093 Ss Id; Government taxes and payments to fire and marine associations, £1,3812s Id; Are and marine losses, £10 612 10b 7d; appropriation for unpaid losses, £117,371; less appropriation last half-year, £25,101; balance, £24,102 3s 10d.-Total. £111,135 Is lOd. Cr.—By balance from last half-year, £21,725 0i Sd; fire and marine premiums, (less returns and re-tnßuranooß), £78,563 13a 8d; interest and rents. £11,127 7s 9d; transfer fees, £19.-.otal, £114,13518 lOd. BALANCE SIl-RT. Dr: To capital, £200.000; re-Insurance fund £100,000; reserve. £50,000; appropriation for un, paid losses, £37.371; deposits and other liabili ties. £1,525 Is lCd; balance, £24,102 3b lOd.-Total, £413,001 5b Bd. Cr: By Investments:—Mortgages and shares, £162,327 83 3d; Insurance premises and'other heritable property, £98,36017a Id ; United Btates bonds, £10,500; debentures. £61,970 4s sd; loans at call, £36,500; accrued Interest and rents, £3,225 8s 2a ; bills receivable, £1,577 7s lid; cash at bank and in hand, £15,104 ss; bundry debtors, £1,506 2s; balances at branches and agencies, ■ £31,92912s ld.-Total, £413,001 5s Bd. ] W. S. Imubie, 'JA-aitors. |

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before J. Cosgrave, Esq., J.P.) De-IRltjm Tremens.—John Wm. Shaw, iv hospital, withdrawn, SUSPICIOUS. — Wm. Pollock, charged under the Vagrant Act, 1866, with being found concealed by a barrel of beer, on the premises of Mr Wm. Cruickshank, Com merce-street. Half the beer had evaporated, —Sergeant Gamble stated tbat others were suspected in connection with the tapping1 and draining, and as prisoner had already ' suffered two days' imprisonment, he would ask that the man might be admonished and discharged. —Dismissed with a caution,

A Spring Balance.—John Pepper, a very old offender, was brought up on a charge of stealing a spring balance, value 7s, which he had pawned for drink. There was no doubt but, prisoner had stolen the balance, as he would give no account of it; but as the owner had not come forward, Pepper was discharged. This was all the business.

KING TAWHIAO'S IN TENDED VISIT.

King Tawhiao has signified his intention of attending the expected native gathering at Kaipara,: The King has telegraphed stating that he will arrive at Orakci next Monday afternoon. Tawhiao has agreed to bring only a few of the principal men with bim. On arriving at Orakei, he will name a day for his visit to the city of -ucklantl, which he states he makes in response to the invitation of the citizens, conveyed to him when he was at Mercer. The follow ing telegram has been received :—" Pnora Tuhaere, from Auckland, has been here,1 and has invited Tawhiao to the Kaipara meeting. Tawhiao has wired Major Mair to come here to-day on the matter. In all: probability.l think, you will have the King in town on or before Monday next. Mr A. B. Wright, surveyor, is busy at work sur veying a road to the King country. Tawhiao is witu him."

THE ENGLISH CRICKETERS.

MATCH AT AUCKL-ND ABRANGED,

Thk negotiations which have been pro ceeding for some days past between the trustees of tho Domain Cricket Ground and the agent of the English cricket ing eleven for a three days' match at Auck. land, were brought to a satisfactory conclusion to-day by the receipt of the following telegram by Mr F. S. Dufaur:—"Dunedin, 1.35 p.m.—We will give you ten per cent on the gross roceipt", and pay all reasonable expenses. Dates of the match : February 2nd, 3rd, ai,d 4th.— John Conway. " The Selection Committee is now engaged in picking out the men who are required to practise for the match, and as there Is very little time to spare, the result of their selection should bo notified as soon as possible.

AUCKLAND PRESBYTERY.

A special meeting of the Auckland Pres bytery was held this morning in St. Andrew's Church. There were present: Beys, 1, Norrie (Moderator), B. _omerville (clerk), R. F. Macoicol, J. Macky, T. M. Fraser, A. Carrick, A. McCallum, G. B. Monro, J, Bruce, A. Thompson, P. Mason and eldorc. Barrier Act.—lt was agreed tbat the

passing of the Barrier Act at the Assembly be recommended, and that tho Preabytory express a wish that it be brought Into operation without delay. Marriage and Baptism.—Considerable

discussion took place on the Assembly motion giving the studonts power in certain cases to marry and baptize.—The majority of the members opposed the proposal to give the Btudents authority to baptize.— Rev. J. Macky moved, "That the As sembly be requested to re-consider the rescinding of tho Student Evangelist Amendment Act, with a viow to its re-adoption, and that tho Assembly be recommended not to give students authority to baptize, but tbat power bo given them in certaia cases to celebrate marriage.—Tbo motion was seconded by Rev. A. McCallum, —Kov. G. B. Men 0 moved >--Tho " Presby. tery having carelully considered the whole of the legislation on this matter, find (1) That it approves of the rescinding of the Student Evangelist Act and the amendment tbereuf; (2} That it disapproves of the pro. posnl to grant permission to students to perform baptism, but approves of permission being given to students in certain cases to perform mprriage." — The motion was carried by peven to two. St. James's Hall Dispote.— The com mittee appointed to meet the office-bearers of St. James's on this subject reported as follows :—" Your Committee beg to report that they met with the office-bearers of St. James's congregation in tho ante-room of tbe hall, ou the evening of Monday, Dec. 19. All the members of committee wero present, and there was a full representation of the office-bearers of St. James's. Rev. J. Macky was called to the chair, and con stituted the meeting, The clerk of Presby tery read an extract minute of Presbytery appointing the committee, The chairman al«o addressed the meeting, and explained tho object the Presbytery had in view in the course they wero pleased to adopt. It was then moved by Mr Brnce, seconded by Mr Runciman, and resolved—" That tho com mittee of Presbytery recommend to all parties interested that tho proceedings in this case bo fallen from, and that tho meeting proceed to consider tbo footing on which the hall shall bo doalt with in tho future, tho rights of all parties-being re served." It was unanimously agreed by the offico-bearers of St. James's, on the motion of Mr Joseph Macky, seconded by Mr Richardson, " That this recommenda tion of the Presbytery's Committee bo acted upon." In reply to the cominittec'H enquiiies, Mr Thomas Macky stated tbat the hall belonged to the con« gregation; that it was vested in four trustees, who held it for the congregation, and iv no way interfered with its ma_aj>om.ont, and that its management was entirely in the hands of the Committee of Management. The Committee of Pres bytery then resolved to recommend to tho office-bearers of St. James's, that they elect annually three of their number who shall have the management of the hall. This recommeadation was agreed to by the office-bearers by 13 to 1. After a fow re marks from the Chairman, the meeting was closed with prayer.—Robert Somer- Ville,-Convener of Committee.—The re port was adopted. SUNDAY-SCHOOL EXAMINATION. — Rev. G. B. Monro reported that the examina tion would take place in February of tho present year, and that Superintendents should send the number of papers re quired. Tho subjects wero—Gospel of St. Luke, and questions in the Catechism from the 36th to tbe 72nd.

Locatidm of Assembly,-It was agreed, on the motion of Bey. Mr Fraser, seconded by Rev. Mr MeCallum, that the Pres bytery recommend that the Assembly overture with respect to tho permanent location of the General Assembly ot the Church at Wollington bo not adopted.— Rev. McCallum moved, as an amendment, and Mr Thompson seconded, "That the whole of the overture, which also provided for the appointment of Bey. D. Bruce as General Secretary, be disapproved of."— The amendment was adopted.

Theological Classes.—The Assembly overture, anent tho offer by Professor Salmond to teach theological classes of students, was not accepted, owing to difficulties in the way, Mr Fraser offering to devote six weeks or two months in each year to delivering lectures to the students. Marriage with Deceased Wife's Sister.— Bey. Mr McCallum moved the following overture to the Assembly: — " That whereas much diflerence of opinion exists with reference to the scriptural authority for marriage with a Deceased Wife's Sister, and whereas the Legislature has legalised such marriages, it is hereby humbly overturod to the venorable the General Assembly, to take the premises into consideration, and to enact such rules for the future guidance of the church as may to them in their wisdom seem fit."—Bey. J. Macky seconded the overture, which was agreed.to.

Universityat Auckland.—Rev. Mr McCallnm moved, and Lev. Mr Fraser seconded, "That this Presbytery petition the Legislature to institute and endow a University ffith the usual Faculty of Arts at Auckland."—The motion was carried.— Rev. Mr Somcrville said he believed arrangements were now being made for the erection of a University in Auckland.

Hunua.—Rev. T. Norrie read a petition he had received from settlers at Hunua, asking for the use of the Presbyterian Church for preachers of other denomina-

tions. He had declined until a more de finite application was received.—Mr Nome's action was approved of.

Folks who don't think the Lord can see the hole in a punched quarter dropped into the contribution box have no particular reason to go to church.

MOTUIHI POPULATED.

Thk Zealandia's Passkngkrs Quaran tined. two small-pox patients in hospital. One Death from Consumption. IN our issue of last evening, we stated that the mail steamer had gone down towards Motuihi with the " yellow flag " flying, and I that Dr. Philson had left for her in the Customs' launch shortly afterwards. A pigeongram was also published, stating tlat the Zealandia had small-pox on board, We are now in possession of full par ticulars, which, unfortunately, came to hand too late for yesterday's Star. When the Customs' launch reached the Zealandia, Captain Chevalier came to the side, and was interrogated in the usual manner by the Health Officer, Ho reported leaving San Francisco on December 20th at 2.35 p.m. Discharged pilot, and arrived at Honolulu on 27th at 2.45 p.m. Left 28th at 0.39 a.m. Sightod Great Barrier January 10th at 4.20aa. 1( and spoke Auckland, pilot at 11.20 a,m. A southerly gale with heavy head sea was experienced on the 22nd and 23rd, thence fine weather with moderate trades until lib January, when strong southerly Winds and head sea were again met with, passenger list. They had 63 passengers, all told, in cluding two mail agenjs, 16 saloon, and 14 steerage, for Auckland ; 12 saloon and 21 steerage for Sydney, the following being a correct list of the names : — From San Francisco, for Auckland: Passengers: Saloon —Mrs Pope. Misa Pope, Messrs T. K. Twist. W. A. Goose, Morrin, MISs Morrin. Mossrs T. W. Marsh, G. Aokroyd, Miss Banks, Messrs J. K. Chapman. Straohey. Curtis, Trimmer, Doddlngton and wife. R. R. Keynos. Steerage: Messrs F. Sobroeder. A. Shutrldge, A. Eutayllato, P. Lawson, Sullivan and wife, James Norrls. John Norris. 8. F. Denham, George Stanger, Charles Cuoad, C. Couture, Qeoreoson, and Crawford. In transit: Saloon- Mr R. H. White and wife, Mrs Reed, F. B. Boyoe. Messrs Handell, jun,, C. Proud, Jones, Miss Hastings, Mr Marks and wife, and 21 Bteerage. THE SICK LIST. On January 3rd, when seven days out from Honolulu, one of the Auckland steerage passengers named B. T. Crawford showed symptoms ot small-pox, and precautions were immediately taken to .isolate tho paitent and tc uso every possible means to prevent the disease spreading. Again on January 7th the dreadful malady shewed plainly on another Auckland steerage pas senger named Oeorgo Stanger and he was also isolated. Both men have been well cared for by the ship's surgeon, Dr Clark, who reports that neither case Is very serious, Staneer's especially bcinga very mild attack. Dr Philson then directed that all the Auck land passengers and mails should be landed as soon as possible, leaving it optional with, the agent either to discharge the cargo here and let it remain in quaran tine for a certain time or take it on with the steamer to Sydney. The Customs' launch then cast off from the steamer and started for the island, but had not got a tew hun dred yards off, when Captain Chevalier bailed her and requested the doctor to re turn. His desire was complied with, when Captain Chevalier stated that A PASSENGER HAD JUST DIED. A man named J. G. Keer, one of the steer age from San Francisco, in transit for Syd ney, had been ailing from consumption during the voyage, and had just broken a blood-vessel and expired. It was decided that the body should be interred in the Motuihi Cemetery last evening. QUARANTINE QUARTERS. Dr Philson, accompanied by Mr Brophy, Mr Bisa, and a Star representative, next visited the Island and made a tour of in spection. Both the hospital and dwelling houses exhibited signs of recent carpen tering, and at tfrcaent seem very com fortable quarters, Separate apartments are allotted to saloon and steerage passengers; to families, bachelors, and single women, rooms are Bet apart, and the necessary articles of bedding and toilet requirements are supplied by Mr Barnslev from the stores. It has been suggested that the walls of the rooms be white washed, to present a more cleanly appear ance, and the work will very likoly havo been done to-day. Dr Philson expressed himself well satisfied with all arrangements, and after givine a few directions to Mr Barnsley, with regard to strictly enforcing quarantine regulations, etc., left agaia for Auckland.

The Customs' launch left again for the island this morning, taking down Dr Sandcß, who will attend on the two patients in the hospital, and sundry articles required by the passengers.

THE NEW ZEALAND MAILS.

The Zcalandia's mail for New Zealand, amounting in number to 350 bags, was put ashore by the crew of the steamer during yesterday afternoon, Bince when the fumi gating process has been in full swing. The oven being very small, indeed totally in adequate to meet demands on such an occa sion as the present, it will take the best part of to-day to finish the work, and it has therefore to be sent up in detachments.

The launch brought up 44 bags this morn ing, enabling a portion of the Southern mail to be sent off by the Penguin. Another batch of about 100 bags reached town at about three o'clock this afternoon, and were shortly after distributed. The launch'—ill continue running to Motuihi until all tho bags are up.

LATEST.

Tho latest news from the Island states that tho passengers, wtth tho exception of tho two patientß, aro all Iv good health, and further, that there is much doubt as to whether Stanger is really affected with small-pox at all.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE CON FERENCE.

A meeting of members of School Com

mittcos, convenod for the purposo of con sidering what concerted action should be

taken with respect to tho approaching elec tion of the Board of Education, was held last evening in the Wellesley-strest school roo m. Seven committees wore represented, vis, : —Auckland ciiy : Messrs Thwaites, Schmidt, Wright, McMaaters, andMoNab. Parnell: Messrs Winks, Speight, Wood, and Captain McKenzie. Newton :Mr W, C. Wilka. Mount Eden : Messrs Cran well aud Prince. Grtfton Boad : Messrs Laishley and Lankham. Devonport : Mr O. Mays. Pokeno Valley: Mr Porter, Mr Jonathan Winks was voted to the chair. At hisdesiro Mr Laishley explained the objects of the meeting. He said that it had its origin in a request made to Mr Gorrie andhimsolf by some country committees to allow themselves to be nominated as candidates for seats at the Hoard. After due deliberation they had declined, unless some action to that effect wero taken in the city. It was for the purpose, therefore, of seeing whother any action was contemplated or was desirable that the present meeting had been called. It would be for them to decide, therefore, if any action was neces sary, and if so, what that action should be, Disabusing his mind from all personal feel ing on tbe subject of the Board, and having regard only to public interests, he held that it was impossible, under tho present regime, for the committees to work harmoniously with the Board, and therefore a change was desirable. The system of education pursued in this province was radically faulty, inasmuch as the pupil's mental capacities only were cultivated, while his physique and morale were ignored altogether. Mr J. JD. Schmidt suggested that each delegate should propose tbo names of eligible and suitable candidates. He him self considered that Mr Mobs had shown himself worthy their continued support and confidence, Mr Cranwell did not perceive that tho moral and physical training of the school children was being neglected. After some further discussion, Mr Laish ley moved that a committee should be ap pointed to nominate three members for elec tion, and submit the best means to secure their election, and bring up their report that day week to the conference. Mr D. H. McKenzie seconded the motion,

Mr Wood moved, as an amendment, tbat Mr Laishley should be ono of the can didates for a seat at the Board. Mr Laishley objected to the nomination as premature. They should be sure of suc cess before nominating anyone. Mr Mays thought that in the absence of any candidates' names and claims being be fore the meeting for consideration, they should content themselves with _ declaration of their resolve to support men who were in favour of a liberal interpretation of the Act, so as to place as much power as possible in the hands of the committees.

MrMcMasterconsidered that nominations of desirable candidates should be made

that night, and that they should be waited upon afterwards and their views ascertained. Eventually the motion was carried, and the following gentlemen appointel the committee:—Messrs Schmidt, Wilkos, Porter, Mays, McKenzie, Laishley, and Cranwell,

ARRIVAL OF THE P.M.S.S. 'ZEALANDIA,' WITH THE English and American Mails.

General Summary.

London, December.l 9. Lord COWPER takes a gloomy view bf affairs in Ireland. At a banquet at Belfast he spoke of the deep-seated ill-feeling and dissatisfaction prevalent in the country. Ho persists in his determination to retire from office.—Much damage has been done in Glasgow by a gale. Chimneys and roofs were destroyed.—Severe storms havo pre vailed on the West Coast of Scotland, at St. George's Channel and In tho English lake districtFt The promenade at Black pool was destroyed. It is the severest storm for thirty years. Nearly all the new pier at Folkestone was washed away, and many wrecks.occurred along the coast. Three hundred fishermen were drowned oh the coasts of Inverness, Boss, and Sutherland. —Princess Louise bus gone to the south of France for her health. LOrd Lome returns to Canada.—Easter by House, owned by Sir John AstlOy, has been burned. There was great loss of pictures, furniture, and plate.—Boyd has accepted Hanlan's chal lenge to row over the Thames Champion course for the championship, The match will probably take -place in April.— Maloney, a wealthy Irish merchant, has been arrested on a charge of intimidating tenants from paying rent. -The iron ship Calcean, while being towed from Clyde to Dundee, was wrecked, and seventeen men drowned.—£3,ooo reward is offered in Ireland for the discovery of the murderers of the bailiff Dutton. — Fourteen persons were drowned by the up setting of a boat between the coast of Galway and tho Arran Islands.— The Queen has contributed £2,200 to the Irish Belief.—The Mafou, the first of a regular line of steamers under the Chinese flag, has arrived in the Thames with 3,000 boxes of teas, on,tho 6th inst.—A collision on the North London Bailway killed seven people, nnd wounded sixty.—The Baroness Burdett-Coutts's litigation has ended in the Baroness resigning her half, interest in the bank, and rocoiving a small annual sum as compensation. All the counsel considered she had violated the terms of the Duchess of St. Albans's will.—The dockyard at Sheerness has been burned, and nine persons were injured.—The Bishop of Man chester has attacked Moody and Sankey in a sermon, iv which he said he feared the effect of startling excitement soon passed off. " Where," he asked, " were the thousand, who used to rush to hear the revivalists? "They mus'nt imagine that be cause a man could say " Glory Hallelujah," he was saved.—James Dalgleish and Co., silk American merchants, in London, have failed,—An extra police force has been posted at Mr Gladstone's house, Downing street.—Sir James Paget, the famous surgeon, is dangerously ill of blood poisoning, brought on by vaccination.— Earl Dufferin, British Ambassador to Tur key, would not let the Constantinople authorities search a Britisli vessel for ex plosives.— Mis Langtry made her first ap pearance on the stage at the Haymarket aB Miss Hardcastle in " She Stoops to Con quer." All the leading London papers notico her performance favourably.—The English press criticises Mr Blame's Munroe despatch re the Panama Canal. The gene ral yerdict is that it breathes a hostile spirit towards England, is undignified in tone, and crude in diplomatic languoge. Moreover, it is giatuitous, the question of tbe canal being yet to settle.—The British Government has instructed the Admiral in command oj the Pacific Station to check the kidnapping and shipment of Chinese coolies to the coast ports of South America.—Tow-, ler's steam plough works at Leeds have been burnt; loss, £60,000.—A typhoon in China carried a sea four miles inland, washing away one town and four thousand inhabi tants.

Russia.

A Bussian decree, authorising the Issue of C.000.000 silver roubles, has been promulgated.—Trains are now running ou the Caspian railway to within three days of Merv.—G. G., a Nihilist, has been arrested, and denounced his colleagues, tie took the police to a laboratory on the Neva, where six men were found making dyna mite Three days after tho body of G. G., horribly mutilated, was given up to the Jews, but it now turns out that he is alive and in New York, iv the pay of the Bus sian police.—Tho anti-Jews stoned Sara Bernhardt at Odessa.

France.

Franco is exciting Europe by its prepara tions for war. 'Ihe works at St. Denis havo been doubled—9oo new cannons have been cast. Heavy appropriations for ordnance passed the Chambers. Germany is also largely manufacturing cannon.—A statement was published in a Paris journal that Bismarck, uneasy at the cordial re lations between England and France in Egypt, had proposed that England should annex Egypt on her sole account, promising actiro support. The German Minister in London emphatically denies the statement. —Baron Vaux fought a duel with Princo Murat for an article in a Paris journal. He wounded his challenger severely.— President Grevy has a telephone between the Elyseo and the Opera Comique and Theatre Frnnoais. He intends giving n series of telephonic "At Homes. The Consuls-General of the Seine havo re ported in favour of constructing a canal connecting the Atlantic with the Mediterranean.—Prince Bonaparte has re ceived a large sum for his interest in tho Monaco gambling tables.—Four hundred people were killed by the bursting of a dam at Algiers.

Germany.

Tho political situation iv Germany is darker than ever. The controversy between Bismarck and Nindhurst put an ond to all hope of a Parliamentary coalition between the Conservatives and Clericals. Kichter attacked Bismarck's financial policy so effectually in tho Beichstag that none of the Government representatives were prepared to reply, and the debate ter minated suddenly. The Liberals claim it as a groat triumph.—The German Govern ment are arranging to have all Transatlan tic steamers converted into cruisers if neces sary.— Gormany is commencing negotia tions with England for the cession of Heligoland-

America.

December 20. Guitcuu's trial is oxcitinc great astonish ment and indignation The lack of dignity by the Court, the liberty of action and license allowed 'the prisoner, and tbe irregular modes of taking evidence, have surprised English and American lawyers. Guiteau continually assails witnesses where the evidence does not ploase him with "Liar," "Coward," "Sneak," &c. His brother-in-law and count el is lecturing to raise funds and sympathy for him, The opinion is growing that he shot Garfield for notoriety. One witness said Guiteau told him he was going to Washington to imitate Booth. The experts summoned on either side held a consultation, and agreed as to his sanity. The judge said he received 600 letters a day, threatening to avenge Gar field if Guiteau were acquitted.—Post master James proposes to shorten the mail delivery between San Francisco and New York 24 hours.—S^iall-pox is; epidemic in Chicago.—The Sunday liquor traffic law is deadjin'San Francisco.owing to general non observance.—Several porsons are sworn to kill Guiteau. A package was sent him containing rope. Confederate General Joe Johnstone boldly charges Jeff. Davis with appropriation to his owu use of $2,500,000, intended to pay the Confederate troops. The money, he says, was specie and filled a cartload.—A consulting Commission, convened by M. Lessepps re the Panama Canal, has ex pressed the opinion tbat tho nature of the

soil will save a large expense in construc tion. The Isthmus will be attacked in three places simultaneously-at ' Calcn, where a temporary shelter port will be erected, at tho summit ot Calabria, in the middle of the Isthmus, and the earth so derived will form a bar at Gamboa to keep the water in tho Charges.—A revolution in steam vesselß is proposed by Massachusetts capitalists in the construction of vessels without mast?.— Mackay, the bonanza king, in an interview at New York, intimated that the Comstock line of mines was played out, and bis firm had lost

$4,000,000 in two years. His frankness has killed the California!! stock market,—

I Large defections have occurred among the i Mormons at Utah to the anti-polygamic church.—The toa farm in South Carolina sustained by the Government is a failure.— The new steamship City of Rome (says an American paper), built for the Inman Company, was a failure, and the Company

refused to accept her from the builders.— Mrs Lincoln is in precarious health.-^- Under the new management, the Patti concerts are a success.—The Bank of Prince Edward Island has failed.—Blames inter, ference in the affairs of Mexico has excited much attention both in England and America.

THE TRIAL OF LEFROY.

Lefrriy has been made the man of the hour. The terrible crime which he was charged with committing possessed a grim fascination for the public mind, and all eyes were directed to the scene of the trial in Maidstone Court-house. Special trains were run, a small army of reporters in vaded the quiet Kentish town, the news papers described the event in their largest type, and no incident that could possibly be discovered was left untold in gathering up the many links connecting the chain of evidence associated with the ghastly horror of Mr Gold-murder. The judge'schargo was calm and impartial, as was also the opening address of the Attorney-General, who pro secuted for the Cf own. While the chain of evidence was being welded link by link the jury were adjured to dismiss from their minds everything in thetshajie of prejudice. It was brought out that Lefroy and Mr Gold were the only occupants of the car riage, that he had redeemed from pledge a pistol on the day of the murder, that the prisoner arrived at Preston Park covered with blood, with the watch of the murdered man in his shoe, and that lie stated he had been assaulted by a third passenger whom he described as a countryman. His subse quent flight and apprehension were dwelt upoD, and then Mr Montagu Williams, for the defence, contended that the whole of the case for the prosecution rested upon theory, and that there would be nothing inconsistent in the contention that the mur der had been committed by a third person, as the prisoner had alleged, and that that man, after he had murdered Gold and stunned the prisoner, had found means to effect bis escape between Brighton and Preston Park. The judge in summing up carefully sifted the evidence, and the jury in the result re turned a verdict of guilty. After sentence of death had been pronounced, the con demned man, addressing the jury in a firm tone, said, " Gentlemen of the jury, some day, too late, you will learn you have murdered me." Opinions will naturally differ as to whether a person is well or ill-looking, but as Lefroy Bat in the dock he would never have been recognised from the hideous portraits which have been issued. Instead of the vacant, idiotic expression given to him he has something of an intel lectual look; his forehead, from which his glossy black hair was brushed well back, is prominent, but not unduly so. The worst feature is his mouth, the lips seeming too large for tho rest of his face, and, being pushed forward, give the cheeks a slightly puffy appearance. This has the effect ot dwarfing a small chin. A slight beard and moustache, however, serve to conceal these peculiarities ; and although Lefroy's face is a stran.e one, it would not strike an ordinary observer as pre enting any particularly vicious characteristics. Lefroy was hanged shortly after nioe o'clock on the morning of November 29. Ho slept well on the previous night, and was silent on his way to the scaffold; bnt his expression was ghastly, The drop fell nine feet, and death was instantaneous. Marwood was the executioner, and had a scaffold of a new pattern constructed. One of the principal features was that tho cri minal wss not obliged to ascend any steps, but walked directly on to the platform, where ho was on a level with the specta tors. Shortly before hanging,.Lefroy re tracted that portion of his confession in wliich lie admitted to tho assassination of Lieutenant Boper at Chatham barracks. Lefroy's pistol, used in the attack on Mr Gold, has been found on the Brighton railway line. The fact, that no weapon was discovered was one of the principal points relied on by the defence.

Guiteau's Trial-Extraordinary Scenes in Court.

The following telegraphic account of one day's business at the trial ot Guiteau for the murder of Piesident Garfield conveys an idea of the extraordinary scenes in Court which have caused surprise and indignation in America and England. WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Gulteau was ahead of Corkhill this morning, and opened the Court with : " To put in the time (look ing over to the vacantaeats, with a chuckle), I understand that General Reynolds is sick thia morning; I wonder if Curkhill is? I guess they got more than they wanted yes terday. It is about time for Corkhill to get sick, and stay sick." George D. Barnard, Deputy Clerk of the Supreme Ceurt of King's County, N.Y., took the stand to prove tbo divorce of Gui teau's former wife from the prisoner. The witness presented the record of tho Court and the order of the Judge for his (witness's) attendance here. t . The papers set forth the granting of an absolute divorce upon the ground of adul tery, no answer having been made by the defendant, AN INFAMOUS ADMISSION. Guiteau, referring to the womau's name with whom he had committed adultery.sais'.: " This woman Jennings was a high-toned woman in New York. That was purely a matter of business between us. I committed adultery with her to got rid of a woman I did not love. I thought it took much moro moral courage than to live with her and have children year after year. I have been a strictly virtuous man for six years past, and have always been a high-toned Chris tian man." Scoville desired to noto an exception to tho admission of this evidence. Guiteau, with impatience, said: "Oh, what's the uso of quibbling over that? I admit my marriage and divorce. I don't care for that. I can get married again any where.outside New York State—and for that matter, in New York, too. Under the new law there, if a man lives a strictly virtuous life for six years after being divorced, the Courts will let him marry again., Why, I could get married in New York to-morrow if I wanted to." General Beynolds was called, Guiteau at once, broke in petulantly, saying : "I hope you will cut off General Beynolds and not waste any more4ime on him. He has told all he know abont this case and a good deal mote." A STORMY CROSS-EXAMINATION, Scoville cross-examined tho witness, Guiteau frequently interrupted, contra dicted, and insulted the witness,, At ono time he shouted out: " I would have been hung a hundred times in July last but for the national troops, and all through your lying and Cork-ill's. I'm going to get even with both of you, too.'1 I

Witness explained that when he visited Guiteau, the time of his trial had not been arranged. President Garfield was still living. He (witness) had no thought of being subpeoned as a witness. "You lie 1" shouted Guiteau, "You came in my .cell as a spy in the employ of tho District-Attorney." General Beynolds read from tho notes taken on hia first interview with Guiteau, quoting the prisoner's words.

He read as follows :—" If there is a stal wart in this land. I am he. Grant, Conkling, Logan and Governor Cornell are big guns among tho stalwarts, and I rank with them." Guiteau: I never said I could rank with thorn, but as a matter of fact I think I can. v A number of newspaper slips which the winess had read to the prisoner at this interview, to show him what were the sentiments of Grant, Conkling and others in regard to his (the prisoner's) crime, were then read by tho District-Attorney. ABUSE AND EXULTATION. When the letter of General Grant was read, in which the writer, speaking of Guiteau, said : " My son tells mc he ia a dead beat," Guiteau became very angry and shouted ; "This is what Fred Grant nays He's a nice pill, isn't he? Hanging around his father? I should say he is a bigger dead beat thau I am." Another passage was road which spoko of Guiteau's crime as " a most audacious act." Guiteau interrupted and said : "And bo it was. To enter that depot and shoot down tbe President of the United States, sur rounded as he was by all his friends. I have wondered at it a good many times, how I ever did it. I thought to myself this morning I would not undertake it again for a million dollars. But I was in such a desperate state of mind that I could not resist it. I was impelled to fire upon the President by a pressure I could not resist." Ellen V. Grant called—and Guiteau shouted: "Mrs Grantisalady^ Iboarded with her prior to the Ist of .my. She is a very line lady, and I owe her §47. I trust I shall pay you as soon, Mra Grant, as thoso lellows holding fat offices shall res pond to my call (striking the table ex citedly). I made them ; it they don't soon contribute I shall call out their names in meeting."

Tho witness never suspected that the prisoner was insane,

• . THE DIVORCED Ivit?E. Mrs Anna J. Dunm'cyer, Guiteilu's divorced "wife, was then called, Several ladies arose to leave the court-room. Guiteaii moved uneasily upon his seat, ond looking angrily toward the audience cried out i " There won't bo any smut iv this examination. Ladies need hot go out. They have no business to put this woman on the stand; unless Corkhill wants to stir up filth. I say it is au outrage on decency for Corkhill to drag this lady in here and have her character ripped up, as it will be. Corkhill ought to be ashamed of himself. He is worse than an old hog, I appeal to the Court to intercept this infamous action of Corkhill's. Arthur ougbt to kick him out. I made Arthur President, and I have a right to demand that he shall put some reputable lawyer in the place of this in famous Corkhill." Very much to the surprise of everyone, but two or three questions were asked the witness, and her statement, iv reply to the last question, was: "I never saw any signs of insanity in the prisoner while I lived with him as his wife." '• . THE ASSASSIN RELIEVED; ■This Closed the examination by thb prosecution. Guiteau, with a sigh of re lief, said to Corkhill; "Thank you, Mr Corkhill, for the sake of her children. This is the moat decent thing you have done in this trial. . I expect, however, that Judge Porter and Davidge insisted Upon it, and they are both supposed to be decent men." Then, turning impatiently to Scoville, he said " Now cut this short and let's have something else." The cross-examination of Mrs Dunmeyer was tedious and wholly fruitless, As she left the stand Guiteau Bhouted after her : " I havo not seen this lady for eight years. So far as I know,she is a high-toned Chris tian lady, and I have nothing against her. I wish her well in whatever station she may be."

THE SITUATION IN IRELAND

NEW YORK, December 10th.—The " Tri bune's" London special says: There is no rift in the gloom that hangs over Ireland. On the contrary, crime and violence in crease, and an unmistakable spirit of hos tility is spreading. On this side of the Channel the Lord Mayor's establishment of a fund for the ladies who have lost their income through the non-payment of rents, has been followed by a much more impor tant step. He has decided to start a fund to aid the Propeity Defence Association. The Government was asked by the Lord Mayor whether it objected to the fund, and Gladstone answered that it waß not a matter in which he could inter fere. The Premier is bound to act cautiously because the Lord Mayor is a strong Tory. English hostility toward the Irish increases, and this animosity has largely increased since the Stafford and Dorry elections showed; the depth of Irish resentment. O'Donnell's blunder at Deny, and all the help which the Home Bulers gave their candidate, proved useless, ''The election was a decided victory for the Government over the Land League. The Carlton Club is not over pleased with Sir Samuel Wilson's approval of the Land Bill, nor ; his argument that the Act does not go far enough in cancelling the existing laws. Sir Samuel Wilson is a successful Australian squatter, but no politician. He is not noted for extravagance, but rather other wise. It is improbable, therefore, that he will persist with his threatened petition. Crime in Ireland. The November returns of crirpe in Ireland show 561 offences last year, against 520 this year with the Coercion Act. The de crease is chiefly in threatenins letters, and ;the actual outrageß are about 30 more, and the proportion has increased for December. The Irish farmers are more generally adopting the no rent policy, even on good estates, and the situation is therefore darker, because the reductions of the Land Court are proving unsatisfactory, while everybody is demanding that the Govern ment shall do something further to restore law and order. The " Tablet " proposes the exaction from each town or district of a compensation for injury to persons as well as property. If a cow s tail is cut, the district pays; but if a man's ears are shorn there is no compensation. This theme was discussed by the Government before the " Tablet "aired it, and may yet be dropped. A meeting was held In the Mansion House, Loudon, on December 13th, to organise a committee of land-owners and citizen magnates in support of the Irish Property Defence Association. Among those present were the Marquis of Hamil ton, Lord George Hamilton, Lord Claude Hamjlton, Lord Dulsany, Lord Elcho, and Lord Suffield, also Sir Henry Tyler, and John G. Hubbard, Members of Parliament. It is understood a resolution was carried appointing a committee to obtain subscrip tions in aid of those boycotted, or persons unable to gather crops. The proceed ings of the meeting were remarkably harmonious. The political aspect of the Irish question was by mutual consent avoided by the advice of English sympa thisers with Ireland, O'Donnell attempted to gain admission as a representative of tbo tenantry, bnt the Lord Mayor refused to admit him, not being invited, O'Donnell Sent a protest, stating the Lord Mayor was doubtless prudent in preventing tho voice of even a single representative of the Irish people being heard raised in a packed meet ing of city money-lenders and friends of rack-renters, who are preparing to render the Land Act' a dead letter by pressing for-j ---immediate payment of arrears in theß--- --famine season. Dastardly Outrages. Three tenants on Lord Kenmore's estate, Mill-street, County Cork, were fired * at and wounded in their legs. The tenants had paid rents. Three cows belonging to a rent-paying farmer, near Fearns, County Cork, were found ripped open. This class of outrages is again increasing. Lord Donneraide has jast discharged all labourers on his OBtate because he was un able to discover who battered an entire flock of sheep to death, The opposition to rent paying is especially marked in County Lirrjerick,, A correspondent says that in County Clare alone seven houses were fired into last week, of which1 outrages no reports were published. A Cork correspondent says a party of armed men recently entered the house of a woman named Heinaue near Listowel, CoUnty Kerry, for the purpose of shooting her because Bhe had given information to the police. The children threw themselves upon their mother in terror, and one of thorn received a charge of shot in tho legs. The party then left tho house, making the mother swear, under threats of death, not to divulge the occurrence. Six persons have been .arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the outrage. A Dublin correspondent, under date December 19th, says the organisation against the payment of rents is becoming more formidable. It is regarded as a great crime to go into the Land Court as a claimant. A list of persons have been served with notices, and those suspected of paying rents are posted at the chapels and othor places where they are likely to be seou, and although the police tear them down they are soon posted again. A cable special \o the "World" from London says: An agitation among labourers in Ireland is now impending. They have derived no benefit thus far from the Land Act, and think that if 25 per cent of tho landlords' property is to be given away, they havo a fair right to somo share of it. The constabulary barracks at Croboy, near the Hill of Down, have been burned to the ground. The occupants were asleep at the time of the firo, and barely escaped with their lives. Shots have been fired into the house of one Mason, employed by a magistrate named Gulbraith, at Cappard. Five pors'ms have been arrested in connection with ihe affair.

Owing, to the disturbed sta'c of Ireland, Lords Donoughraoro and Inchquui will quit their residences.

Another Holocaust.

a boarding-house for bailroad Labourers wear Pittsburg Burned -Forty Persons in a Death-Trap garret—Sixteen Boasted Alive. Pittsburg, December 10th.—The news is received of a terrible holocaust which oc curred at Book Out, seven miles from this city, about three o'clock this morning, by which sixteen men wero burned to death, and a large number were fatally burned. The lire occurred in the boarding-house in which 50j workmen employed at Davis's Island dam were boarding. AN ACCOUNT OF THE FIRE. This morning's horror exceeds anything in this vicinity for years past, The frame boarding-house was located on tho Pitts burg and La ye Erie Bailroad, somo seven miles below the city. It was set on fire by the explosion of a lamp. Of forty persons known to be sleeping there, only twenty lour escaped alive, and even they were all more or less burned; and not one of them succeeded in securing his clothes, so rapid was the progress of the flames. The others

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 11



■;■" Prospeqttu-., PR 0 S P E C T US OF THE AROHHILL BRIOK AND TILE COM PANY (LIMITED). Registered under " The Joint Stock Companies . ... : , Act, 1880." Capital.. ..£6OOO, in 6000 Shares of £1 each. 350 Shares Paid-up, and 6650 Shares Nil Paid-up. One Shilling payable on application, One Shilling on allotment, and Calls ot One Shilling each at Intervale ot not less than ono month. ' 1 V . Dibkoiobs: _ X Ctßaratow Joseph Craig aha Briton G. Fraser (Fraser&Tinne) Jo—a Brown 3. C. Seceombe ~,, , William Sloan. .BABKKSa: SOMOITOBS. Bank of Austxalasla. RusseU and Devore. Sbcbetarv : J, Friar Clarke. Company's Offloe i No. 21, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auokland. This Company has every condition conduolve to Immediate and lasting success, the present working plant having praotioally proved the value of the ground, which contains some of the finest day in New Zealand. t.,-. • The property la already scoured by dccl for twenty-one years. The area ot the land Is seven sores andj—lrfcy-slx perohes, with magnificent fro-tagesio the Great North Road of thirteen Chains; andtheoxte-tof the olay immediately j.vailable, without any preparatory or other expense, is practically ui>l_—-id. . . • There are at present on the ground—five Bheds, bnUt on heart o( kauri posts, with Hobart Town paling roofs (their covering oapaolty is over 229,000 bricks); also a kiln, in good order, toknrn 10.000 bricks, also two good pog mills and brick-making machines, capable of turning out 8,000 bricks daily: alao cottage, topis, trucks, barrows (all new); blbo a horse. &o. The property is partially fenced; the whole has to bo fenced in within one year. Thb) Company, now only requiring to reoure the most approved modern maoblnery for manufacture and drying process, promises to turn out bricks. Sec, that will) ensure a per manent and remunerative industry of large extent. This Company will shortly commence manuilaotnring bricks and lime with the present appliances, and contemplate the making of all kinds of olay goods as they become necessary tot the requirements of tbe oolony. * The works are now in thorough working order, turn—-1 out dally flrst-01-SB bri<—- and lime, and only await tbe addition of maoblnery Of the moat improved class, both for manufac ture and drying purposes A maohlne of tbo kind required Is now In full work in tbe South, and with the aid of a patent drying kiln is supplying extensive demands at the rate of about 18.000 bricks per day. All buildings and improvements on the pro perty oan be removed prior to expiration of the term, and the.Company has the option of a farther term of twenty-one years, commencing at the expiration of tbe present term. It is therefore expected that the largo frontages to the Great North Road will tie taken up for building purposes, and thereby furnish a revenue to the Company.. „.. .. ~ The Directors respectfully call tho attention Of all to this valuablo Industry, and at the same time promise their best attention to the business of the Company, wlthltbo view to a successful working of the undertaking, hoping thereby to secure a good permanent return to the Share holders. TtJ" O T I C E. I am prepared to Sink Wells, first 20ft. at 2s, and to advanoe in proportion.—Address A. Eietoher, Eden Vine Hotel, or Newton Post- Offloe. BBWIN STOCKLEY, NIGHTMAN, Great North Road, Is prepared to oxeoute all orders entrusted to him, Orders left at his reßldenoe, or addressed to the oare of Mr Thos. Faulder, Auokland. will receive prompt atten tion.-Having disposed of my plant and b-Bl nes_S to Mr Edwin Stookley, I oan recommend him to the public as a trustworthy man, having been ten years in my employ.—ThOß. Faulder. LAEGE English Cases for Sale at fire wood prices; good for fences, out-houses, „0.-D_ect-npply -tote. , BIRD Cages (polished mahogany), from 2a 6d; Parrot Cages, Breeding Cages, ss; .net lan-eft* ex Coromandel.—Dlreot Snpply Store. *wPf 2 POTOSI Silver Spoons and Forks (white, bard, and durable as silver); splendid ■took, ex Coromandel.—Direct Supply Store, 219, Qneen-street. ■ MRS MoBBIDB, of Morningaide, whose house was burnt down sometime ago, bogs to thank those ladies and gentlemen who "1 so kindly contributed towards the fund, which was collected by Mr Finch, Mrs Minnis, and a lady at Mount Albert, on her behalf. THE undersigned is open for an engage ment as Commercial Traveller or Resident Agent; hlßheßt references.—John Robertson, late ot -argood'B, Box 212, Post-offloe, Christ- Ohuroh. I



. Speoial AQvertisementa MOLESKIN TROUSERS I ~ MOLESg-STROUSBRa Since the Abolition of Duty on Piece Goods, THE NEW ZEALAND-,.,. *" OLO T H lU6< "'""'-. FACTORY j ABE AGAIN TO THE PEON-,. And can now supply then; Customers with » MOLESKIN TROUSERS At 25 % 1688 . i . Than Usual Wholesale Prioa TRY THEM 111 To be had at all the Retail V BRANCHES Ot the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. n Auckland Branch : ,r QUEEN-STRKET (Opposite Theatre Royal), i,; And at Albert-street, Thames. *! Tjl R O M T> A R 1 S. .r The Most _ . ■'.' magnificent (JretonneS t. BvBB Shown in Auckland,' _ Ex Orient Steamer' Garonne.' Just Opened, .. And on Sale by GARLICK ft CRANWELL, _ TRICKED pLATBD FRENOH AND HALF-TESTER t> IRON "BEDSTEADS, Very. Hant-omb, and a Novelty, - just Landed ex Hermlone. LARGEST STOOK OF BEDSTEADS IN AUCKLAND AT THE PITY TTALL A ROADE, j pARLICK & /CRANWELL, 10 HOUSE FURNISHERS. ;: FANCY GARDEN TABLES. '* CANE LOUNGES FOR VERANDAHS. v black and White Wool Heabthbtjgs. d TAPESTRY, BRUSSEL, & S-AIR CARPET. _ CHURCH PEW SEATING, *" Very Nioe,'and Pre-erablb to Oushions. a GaRLICK & CRANWELL, i. rOPECIAL Q A L E '• of PIRST-CLASB CUMMER QOODS. v . . TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. U OT A GREAT SALE ■__ _ OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will be held on the premiaes of J. COSGRAVE & CO., QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND, It will be perhaps Burprislng to many that we adopt th present course at this season of the year, but w do it on principle alone. First: To _ counteract the Influence brought to bear on the 13 pnblio in these extraordinary times. Second: 7 To give the inhabitants the benefit of some very t extensive Shipments, as well as large purchase > made at auction. And third: To let the people of Auokland see where they can gat the best V value for their money. The Duty on all Manchester Goods btlng re ft dueed by 161 per cent, and being large purohasers 10 lately, thla reduction will be a great boon to 'I Housekeepers and the publio in general, d a> No Goods will bo Entered during the Bale. I' CASH MUST BE PAID FOR ALL PUR ri- CHASES. _, IT HO SGR AYE & Q 0„ QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, QentraJj = I)rAPERY WABEHOUsEL W. RATTBAY, %\- ,178, 180, &182, I- QUEEN-STREET, THREE DOORS BELOW THE AUCKLAND j , SAVINOS BANK, Offers to his Customers and the Public the '" MOST SELECT and NEWEBT ABBORT MENT OF HOUSEHOLD AND a FAMILY DRAPERY. 8 FOR THE~ HOLIDAYS. W. RATTRAY announces hla HOLIDAY COSTUME, just opened ,i from London per Orient steamer, trimmed in tho latest style, and a really good washing material, at only 153.' 6d. j FOR BIRTHDAY OR SEASON PRESENTS. LONDON-MADE AND PARIS COSTUMES, up to 15 Guineas, s For finish and eleganoo of style.these X Coßtumes,belng made and Imported 0 expressly to order, cannot be equalled 8 In this market. 1 CHEAP CHRISTMAS GOODS, l Supebb Ladies' Silk Mateeials - . foeDebsses. r A Heavy Line ot FANCY DRESS -STUFFS bought very cheap, and t will be sold at a prioe to command s buyers. i VERY CHEAP HOLIDAY RIBBONS. f 10,197 Yards of . PLAIN AND OMBRE RIBBONS, At half-price, from IJd per yard and > upwards. \ LADIES' BONNETS AND HATS. i CHILDREN'S AND ALL KINDS OF t FASHIOJ TABLE MILLINERY. ' BEST FAMILY CALICOS, COTTONS, ; j AND SHEETINGS, [ 20 per Cent. Less than Old Prices. ; HONEYCOMB QUILTS, very obeap; Towels, Blankets, Muslin and Laoe Curtains, and all Goods of this olaaß very low in price, SPECIAL ATTENTION Is now being paid to BOYS', YOUTHS', READY _ND MADB MEN'S CLOTHING. Little Boys' London and Colonial-made Suits of latest tashions, woll oat and good finish all sizes. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CHEAP ALL-WOOL TWEEDS. GENTLEMEN'S M-KCERX AND OUT FITTING. HATS, HELMETS, CAPS, &0,, In Great Variety. tXT ILL lAM T> ATTRAY, 178,180, and 182, Queen-street. «~r Note. All W.R.'b Goods are marked In plain figures. W.R. will sell very cheap. The Cash Buyer will find it to hia advan tage to inspect W. Rattray's stock, and receive good value for his money. i All W. Rattray's regular Custo- ( mers will receive the benefit ot low , priced Goods. NOTE THE NEW WAREHOUSE, three doors below THB AUOKLAND SAVINGS BANK, } QUEEN-STREET. ' t a W ANTED KNOWN, C HAMS AND BACON I FROM THE BEST CUREKS, ti AT LOWEST MARKET PRICES. ~ E, E w's * ' B Yictoria-streefc jfil



Special Advertlsemerita. | SID OR ALEXANDER'S SPECIALTIES, FINE WATCHES I RICH JEWELLERY 11 CHOICE CLOCKS 111 AT LOWEST -HICKS I 98, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. T C U L L E N ti • (B-OENTL- FROM ENGLAND), Respectfully Informs the inhabitants ot Auok land and surrounding districts that he has now Oponed tho Premises, No. 250, Queen-street East with a Large and Choioe Steele ot NEW SUMMER GOODS, imported and purohased on the best cash terms, comcrislng General Drapery, Pnntn, Lace and Mußlin Curtains, Damask and Cretonnes, Blankets. Flannels, Tickings, Sec, Millinery, Ribbons, Laces, Hosiery, Umbrellas and Sun Shades, Shawls, Mantles, Fichus, Costumes, Silks, Frenoh and Kngliah Dress Goods, embracing all the novelties In fabrio and colour for the present' season. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Underclothing In variety, and a choice collection of Fanoy Goods suitable for Christmas presents, Spsolal attention la Invited to the following exceptionally Cheap Lots, bought at a large per oentage off cost price for prompt oash, viz. :— 300 dozen Scotch Cambric Hand_erc_iefs,from la 6d per dozen 100 pairs Muslin Harness Window Curtains, from Is lid per pair 200 Ladies' Costumes, from Is 6d eaoh 500 Ladies' Straw Hats, from 5Jd eaoh 300 Ladles' and Girls' Fanoy Sunshades, from B}d each 100 Ladies' Black Satin Sunshades, with Lace Borders, from 6s 9d eaoh 100 yards Superior Blaok Dress and Mantle Silk, from la per yard. J.C.'has had business relations with the Best Wholesale Houses In England, Ireland, and Sootland for the post 25 years; and as he pur poses to oonduot his business on the most economical principles on cash terms and Bmall profits he confidently assures those who may favour him with an inspection of his stook that It wllljbe found replete in the various Depart ments with New, Fashionable, and Cheap goods, and that he will plaoe nothing before the publio in print whioh shall not be carried out in entirety aud practice. TLB.—J. C. has scoured tbe services of a Flrst c>*'"S!? Milliner, who has had a long practical Hon- -3 experience, and has been engaged in one of the first Millinery establishments in Auo_ and since her arrival In this Colony-