SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

innit \_Vkmwn J™B Evening. 10.10 HIGH WA«KR { To .ruorrcuv Morning, 10."J BDNSKT.—This Kvoning, 5.20 nUNRISK.—To-morrow Morning. CIS BOON'S AGE.-LastQuarter, Ilth.lDp.ni.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Tnrawora. s.s., Sinclair, from South Penguin, s.s.. Cromarty, from Fiji

TO-DAY. Seagull, biignntine, Bern, from Ilokiniiga

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Macgregor, s.s., Johnsos, for Whangarei Waitahs, u.s., Crawford, for Whangarei

IMPORTS.

Per Penguin from Lovuka — .17.'i hnnchcfl bananas, Hi hides, 15 bags eocoaiiuls, 7 sacks cosoannts. From Snvn—2s Gags colliif. :tt'»2 Imtochos batiauas. 2,000 mats sugar. Also a i|Uantlty of fruit for Southern ports.

Per Tarawcra from Melbourne - S7 half-chests and 52 boxes tea, 60 eases and IS quarter-casks wine, 1 j cases chaiiipng»e, 112 cases brandy, 20 PKP3* sewing machines, 10 sacks pease. From asuinern ports-350 boxes cu«dles, 711 sucks oat meal, S&O sacks nous, 20 sacks malt, 27 sacks onions, 32 cases bacon, 20 bags pease, 12 casts sewing machines, 112 sacks potatoes, I.VJ sacks barmy, 7f>o sacks wheat, 81 sa'iks boues, 7IH nocks barley-, -10 caaes meats, 713 sash weights, 201 sheep, S2 sacks oals.

Inwards C'OABirtvi»ii. Bessie, from Kennedy Bay, with 227,000 feot timber.

Outwards Coastwisk.—Christinalfor Mon gonui; OrifHin, for Russell; Start. Tor Mon gonui; Bessie, for Kennedy Ray; Funny, for Whangapoua.

The schooner Torea has entered out at the Oiijtoni3 for Mitchell Island (Klllco Group), via Norfolk Island. She is in change of Captain I'laiko.

Tho brigantine Prosperity is loading it l.ytrel ton for lias port.

The schooner Golden Isle arrived at. Lovnkn fnom Auckland, via Moreury Hay, on .Inly 2Jth. Tho Waitara Harbour Hoard lias purchased from Mr D. Gouk a now steam-launch which is now almost computed.

Tho Dovonport, outward bound for Kaipam, was towed as far as tho North Head this morning.

Tho brijraatioe Seagull arrived from Hskianga this morning with a cargo of totara pilsi,

Tho clack was pumped out this morning;'anil lias licen sint-o kept dry by the temporary cais- S.m. The Triumph has been cleaned, prepara tory to repairs hohig commenced.

H.Jt. ships in Polynesia on August l.t were: —Dart, 2 guns, at New Britain : Diamond, 12 aims, at New Britain; Espiegle, 6 guns, at S.unoa and Tonga; Harrier, schooner, at Sydney; Lark, schooner, at Solomon Islands: Miranda, ti guiw. at Now Hobrides; Nelson, 12 guns, at Brisbane; Raven, 1 gun. at Solomon islands Undino, scnoonor, at Sydney. Thp Douglas, a brigantino of 17S tons register, owiffid in Sydney, was totally wrecked on her mamen voyage, near Vnna Point (Fiji), on July 27th. Roth ship and cargo wero l'ullv insured, tho former with the Now Zealand Company for £3,500.

THE PENGUIN.

The s.s. Pcngjiin arrivedfrom Fiji at midnight ot yesterday. She left at 11.30 on the Uh inst., and arrived at Suva at 5 p.m. Left again at li a.m. on the Sth inst.. and arrived at Navau at 8 a.m. on the Stli. Left at. 12 noon same (lav. and arrived at Auckland ns above. Experienced light N.W. and S.W. winds and line weather to arrival. Passcngors ■:-Mr 11. G. Smith. Mr and Mrs Scott and child, Mr llooler, Mrs and Hiss Hall. Miys Oliver, Miss Hnyniss Mr Coekbiirn, and five in the steerage.

THE TARAWERA.

The s.s. Tarawera arrived at 1.30 p.m. yester day. She left Dunedin on the 7th, at 1 p.m.; Lyttclton on Bth, at 6 p.m.; Wellington on llth, ala p.m.-Napier on 10th, at S p.m.; Uißhorne on llth. dill a.m„ arriving as ahovo. Experi enced variable winds and weather alojig the coast, and strong head winds from Cftborne. I .isseogerii: Mesdames Muddle. Banner, llean, Howard, Crump, Naden, Lvall. Misses Codlin, Messrs Murchie. Fryer, Prolitt, Judd, llHghef, McLery, Banbury, Walters, Ilukeon, Haultain, I'.anner. Graham, Bonn, Croll. Haicomt, Down ing, Wood, Holder, Murphy, Lvall, and Berry. Captains Scotland and Crisp. We arc indebted to Mr D. Dalgloish, purser, for press parrels, report, fc«.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day.—The Wellington did not sail North till 5.30 this morning, her wheel cluiins having parted.

Tho Doric at Plymouth,

Lon'DOX, August 12.—Arrived at Plymouth The steamship Doric, from L, Uolton, J illy 1.

Chief Post-Office, Auckland.

Maim will Closb as under i— This Day. For liarotonga. per Ada C. Owen, tit I p.m. Per Tamwera as follows :— For Chirm, Japan, Suez, lirind'isi. and Continent of Kurope at 3 p.m. For Australian Colonies and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindisi, or Naples (per Orient boatl for letters, etc.. specially so prepaid and addressed, at -1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, tit 3 p.m. Late letters, for Sydney and Melbouiaio only, at 1.20 p.m. The United Kingdom mail will he due in London on September 2i). For Thames, per Knterprtse. at-1.30 p.m. ForOamaru and South, per Penguin,at 5 p.m. TiiuitSDAY. Ulh inst For Quarantine Station, at 9 a.m. For Walwera, To Kupa, Cralgiebtirn, Wurk worth, etc.. per Koso Casey, at 10 a.m. for Norfolk island, per Torea. at 11 a.m. Per Rotoinahnna as follows :— For India, China, Japan, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For Gisboruc, Napier, Southern Ports. Aus tralian Colonies, anil United Kingdom (via Suez and Brindisi. for lotters, &c.. specially so prepaid and addressed), at. 11 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 10 a.m. Lite letters till 11.20 a.m. United Kingdom mail will be due ill London on October 0. For Waitara. per Lnlla Rookh, at 1 p.m. For Taurangit. Ohinemutu, and Opotikl, per Glenelg. at 4 p.m.

For Whitiangi Upper Mill, and Tairua, per Rowena or Neptune, at 5 p.m. For Mangawai and Kaiwnka, per Ruby, at 5 p.m.

For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5.30 p.m,

Friday, 15th inst.

For Friendly Islands, per Myrtle, at 11 a.m,

Tuesday, 10th inst. Per s.s. Zenltmdjo, as follows— For Navigators Isianils. Sandwich Islands. Unitod States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central, and South Amoriea. and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom a"ud Continent o( Europe, at I p.m. For money orders, registered letters and newspapQWj, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an estra feo ot six pence in addition to tlfe postage, will bo received by tlio Mail Agent on board the steamer up to tho time of sailing. This mail win be due in London on Satur day, September 27th, 1831.

S. 1!. BISB, ehlef Postmaster Chief Post-ofllce, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

August 13, 1881. Abbott's Opera House — Willmott's Dramatic and Comedy Company, 7.4,1 p.m.

Grafton Wesloyan Church — Limelight illus trations of Banyan's lifo and works. Lecturer, Rev. J. S. Hill. 7.30 p.m.

Zealandia Royal Arch Chapter, Mark Lodge- Exaltations, 7.30 p.m. Eden Hall—Theological lecture, 7.30 p.m. Drill-shed—City Guards, 7.30 p.m.

Births.

ARCHALI) -On August I, the wife of Fredk. Archaud, senr., Sydney (late of this city), of a daughter. McLEAN.—On 9tli August, at the residence of Mr n. Anderson, St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby, Mrs W. G. McLean of a son.

Deaths.

HERBERT.-On August 12.1851, at the Asylum- Alfred Heibert; need 53 years.

The funeral will leave the residence of his son-in-law,Mi-Jiinre3Letliam,Welleslev-strcet West, to-morrow (Thursday), at 3 fa'elock. Friends please accept this invitation.

LAMB.—On August 12, at Ponsonby Road, Helen M. J. Lamb, the beloved wife of Robert Lamb.

The funeral will leave her late residence, Ponsonby Road, to-morrow at 3 p.m. Friends are invited to attend.

WALKER.—On August 12th, at Point Chevalier, Alexandra, fnfant son of Richard and Eliza beth Walker.

The funeral will leuve his parents 'residence to-morrow (Thursday), at,3 o'clock. Friends please receive this intimation.

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1881.

For the oausa that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance. For the futuro in the distance, And the tfeod that we can do.

The predictions of a purely Southern Ministry have been more than con firmed by the happy family arrange ment concluded in Wellington last night. The personnel of the Stout- Vogel combination was pronounced enough in its characteristics bofore the advent of Mr Richardson, but the cool partition of five out of the seven portfolios allowed by law between Otago and Canterbury leaves us in no uncertainty of mind about the rela tion which those two provinces bear towards the rest of the colony in the opinion of the gentlemen who have kindly undertaken to govern us. The constitution of the Cabinet is weak at every point. It is founded on in harmonious compromises and ex pediency. With the exception of Mr Stout and Sir Julius Vogel, it lacks conspicuous ability; and while casting general Northern interests to the winds, it commits native affairs, upon which tho peace and good government of the North Island and the settlement of our lands depend, into the hands of an inexperienced man. We are offered in the vacant portfolio the consolation of a prospective Auckland member, but even that is evidently to be used in the old fashion as a bait for asses. Wo have confidence enough in the com mon " nouse°' of member^ however, to believe that tl;ey will not be tempted from the plain path of recti tude by anything so delusive. One

man in such a Cabinet would simply bo a respectable cover for a policy ulticli lie could no! approve, and which hu would be .unable to prevent or modify. N»« shall probably fare .s well without a representative a; v. ith one if our members are united among Uiciiiselves. It is im|iossible l>> di« "iiise, however, Miat the piviliou is :i very .serious one for Auckland. The North Island tiunk railway route has to lie i-etlh'tl, and Mr lJidlttnce's views are known Lo be very strongly pro nounced in favour of the central route. His bias has been displayed in repeated refusals to publish in his paper any report favourable to the Stratford line, and his own pecuniary interests and those of the people he represents are materially affected by the question. If the majority hold olllce, however, we shall simply be compelled to rely upon the compactness of our own mem bers and the fairness of the South Island to give us justice. All the Wellington representatives . nound in a firm alliance to secure . .. third line for their provincial district. There has been a good deal of speculation regarding the etl'ect which the announcement of the ioi ill ation of a Vogel Ministry will produce in London. The impression cannot be one favourable to New Zet land and its public men. In no respect can it be considered creditable to the colony that any man, though bis talents and his past services were many times those of Sir .Itilius Vogel, should be able to enter into tho politics of the country during a casual visit, and have the direction of its affairs entrusted to his bands. It is the more unfortunate that this humiliation has been placed upon the old political leaders by the Governor's personal in tervention in political atVairs, instead of leaving them to be settled by the re presentatives of the people. Kvcn among the members who have been drawn in as followers of the new party there is a very strong feeling of this sort, and the appearance of Sir .lulius Vogelnpontheseone is regretted. There is still the hope that a majority of lite House of Representatives will correct tho blunder that has been committed, and prepare the way for a happier ad justment.

A VoiiEr. MtxiKTKY, even though it should prove but a temporal'}* one, is an accomplished fact; anil, as we have said, there is much speculation being indulged in as to how this turn in the political wheel will ho regarded in London. An outside view is always more accurate than an inside one, ami the conclusions based upon the former are more likely to be true than those arrived at by participants in the game. A Sydney opinion of the causes and probable consequences of the return of .Sir Julius Vogel to power may Inl of sonic .use as indicating how outsiders are likely to judge of the action of the New Zealand electors. .Reviewing the result of the recent elections, Ihe Sydney " Evening News " says:—

" For some years past the colony has luckily found its affairs administered by Major Atkinson, tho present Premier, a politician of a substantial though very un pretending character But the

country seems unfortunately to have grown as sick of Major Atkinson and retrench ment as it formorly grew sick of Mr Stafford and tho native question. It has acquired a taste for the lloshpots of Egypt, in the shape of big loans and reckless expenditure, which all tho bitter experience of the present day is as powerless to ex tinguish as the stern philosophy of the economists. The conviction seems to be general that the natural resources of the country, great as thoy are, are yet not enough to keep its head above water, un less they aro stimulated by a great public expenditure running through all the channels of industry and trade. It is clear enough, of course, to outeido observers that New Zealand cannot go on borrowing much longer, and that it has already reached the full length of its tether. But instead of recognising this very palpable fact and act ing accordingly, a large proportion of the electors prefer to take the chances of the Vogel policy of renewed borrowing on a large scale The struggle for power lies between Major Atkinson and Sir

Julius Vogel. The defeat of the Premier will mean that the House has deliberately renewed tho ruinous policy of IS7O, and in tends to commit the country to another period of financial gambling."

Though the credit of New Zealand was never higher on the London market than it was quite recently, there is in the financial circles of the metropolis a firm conviction that further borrowing on the part of this colon}- would be decidedly injudicious. When the news of the formation of a Vogel Ministry reaches the great capital, we have no doubt it will be in terpreted in the same way as in Sydney, to mean a resumption of a brilliant scheme of speculative financing. " Vogelism witk the break on" sounds all very well; but with the position of Colonial Treasurer, Sir Julius will defy all attempts to apply the break, and will launch out on those courses which he had no doubt fully planned before he came to the colony. The expenditure of borrowed money in " encouraging local industries " will be a tempting bait for the people of the colony ; but we hope they will be wise enough to refuse it. The " myriad minded " Shakspere was right when he'said that

"Borrowing dulls tho edge of husbandry,'' and the people of New Zealand would be foolish to rly in the face of the plain teachings of experience—their own bitter experience included—in such an important matter.

The minister of Native Affairs.

Mr Ballaxce (the only North Island repre. sentativo with a portfolio in tlio new Cabi net) lias been allotted the post of Minister of Defence and Native Affairs. Tho new Minis! rv will provo but a poor substitute for Mr Bryco in a Department which we believe to be ono of considerable importance, despite the late Native Minis tor's belief that it might soon be entirely abolished. At a timo when fresh troubles are threatsning at Parihaka, the choice of an utterly inexperienced man like Mr Ballance is the more to be deplored, and it may be hoped it is not yet too late to recti, y the mistake. The two Auckland gentlemen who are named as probable members of the Cabinet—Captain Morris and Mv F. D. Fenton—would either of them make a better Native Minister than the member for Wanganui. On this subject we see with regret that our morning contemporary has thought tit to utter a gratuitous tirade on Mr Fenton's unfitness for office. Thero are few men, we make bold to say, who have a better knowledge of native affairs, customs, history, and character than the ox-Chief Judge of tlio Native Lands Court. As to the calling of Mr Fenton to the Legislative Council, that is an act which would havo been unneces sary had a former Government done its duty. Mr Fenton was a member of Coun cil in 1870, when Parliament passed a Dis qualification Act, under which he lost his seat. On his resignation of his judge ship, ho ought, however, to have been reinstated in his position in tho Council—his relinquishment of office having removed tho disqualification. The Tight ness of the act and the fitness of the man are better tests than personal power and in fluence among the electors, for judged by the " Herald's " standard, Mr Bryco was unsuitcd for tho position of Native Min ister. Whoever may be found willing to ' represent Auckland in tho Cabinet should, , we think, make his acceptance of offico i contingent upon getting tho portfolio of Native Affairs.

The great ct-ieket mvtch, Australians versus All England, now proceeding at the Oval Ground, will be watched with an en grossing interest on account of the brilliant play which is loing exhibited by the colonial team. By latest advices they bad put together a snore of 4, r>2 for the 10.-s of live wickets. This is a feat almost, without precedent in cricketing annals, being- an average of 00 runs por wicket.

.South Australian liimliees am in a bad way, and llnj politicians of I hi- colony will be interested to observe that the Treasurer purposes to replenish Ihcculleisbyiiupos'iig a land tux in conjunction with an in cnino ta-x. This pian is identical with the platform advocated by a number of Par liamentary candidates ati the recent elec tions in this colony ; and if the proposals of tho South Australian (fovernment are tigroid to, this colony will have the ad vantage of witnessing how the experiment works and whether it succeeds in raising the revenue expected from it.

On the fourth pago of this issue will be found a number of letters to the editor on a variety of local topics.

Tho P.M.S.S. Australia, with colonial mails, arrived at San Francisco on 10th in stant, being three days in advance of con tract time. The s.s.'l'ity of Sydney with tho July English mails left Sail Francisco for Auckland on the 2nd Mat., time-table date.

His Worship the Mayor has received a telegram from the Colonial Secretary's Otliee asking the City Council to recom mend an oilicor who will supply lymph. It is probablo that the Council will recom mend the otlicei- of the local Board of Health-Dr. Stockwell.

Tho steamer Tnrawera, which arrived from the South yesterday afternoon, having on board the lltngarooma's Melbourne pas sengers, was detained oil' the quarantine hulk until visited by the Health Officer. Dl'. Philson found that there was no sick ness aboard, and passed tho vessel, after which she camo alongside tho Quocii-strcet Wharf.

The charge against Joseph Hart, pawn broker, for failing to produce a diamond ring, value £20, which hail been pledged at his establishment, was one of the weakest eases that wo lemombor before the Court. The ring had been sent to a Mr Phillips, an hotolkeopor at Wellington, who had re mitted the amount and redeemed the prize, and, therefore, it was not in tho possession of Mr Levy, a partner in tho firm of Hart and Levy. His Worship very properly dis missed tho case.

An inquest was opened this afternoon at the Lunatic Asylum at three o'clock before Dr. Philson, coroner, and a jury, on the body of Alfred Herbert, who died yester day. Constable Henry Clarke attended fur the police. Deceased was for several years a confectioner in this city, and was the owner of several houses in Newton. lie had been an inmate of the Asylum for eight years. Ho loaves, a grown-up family liehin.l him.

The members of tho Royal Pluck I're ceptor, No, Mil, celebrated'(lie " Relief of Deny" by a banquet in (lie Protestant Hall, Newton, on Monday, evening. Not withstanding the inclement weather, there was a fair attendance, including twe P.G.M.'s and two K.N.G.M.'h ot tin Orange Institution of Now Zealand. Pro. Sir Knight A. 11. lirilliths occupied tin chair. At the close of the repast, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given am responded to. The remaining portion o the ovening was passed in harmony tint song.

A wretched old woman named Foley, whose body is covered with syphilitic sores, was removed from the Old People's Kefugo today to the gaol. Her ease is said to be one of the worst that has over occurred in the city.

At uCommittee meeting of the New Zoa land Art Students' Association held o: Monday afternoon, a decision was linall arrived at in regard to the Maori trans In tion of the motto. The one lixed upon is nearly literal rendering of tho English, am reads: "H pitta ko ana nga tikanga

tuna "—being the only suitable one out of some thirty ditVoiont translations. The proceedings closed witli a vote of thanks to those gentlemen who had kindly sent in tho several translations. On the 1 Sth of the present month, a lecture on " Hogarth, the Moral Painter," will bo given (by re quest) by IC. A. Maekeclmie, Esq., at tho Museum.

At a mooting of the Mount llobsot School Committee last evening, Mr J. M Lennox was elected a member in place ot tho lato Mr Benjamin Tonics. The vote ol the Committee for the pending Hoard oi Education election was given in favour ol Mr Backhand, M.H.K.

The Auckland Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge is making good its claim to tho title. It has arranged for a lecture under its auspices to bo delivered on Sabbath evening next by Rev. A. Reid, in Pitt-street Wcsleyan Church, tho subject boing—"Christianity as designed and adapted for the political and social salva tion of tho nations."

Yesterday afternoon Mi- .Superintendent Thomson was informed by telegram from Wellington that Senior-Sergeant White is to be removed to the charge of the Blen heim station. Sergt. Whito has been Station Sergeant in Auckland for two years, and appears to have been well liked by those under his charge He leaves for his new sphere of duty on Tuesday next. Some doubt agists as to who his successor here will be, but it is conjectured that tho most likely men are Sergeant-Major Goodall, at present in charge of Hawcia, or Sorgeant-Major Bullen, of Blenheim. The last-named officer, it will be remembered, at one timo was Sub-Inspector in charge of tho Thames.

Tho Resident Magistrate, in giving judgment in a charge preferred by the polico against a pawnbroker named Hart, wherein the defendant was charged with fraud, said that though tho defendant had been guilty of error, it might havo arisen through carelessness, and hedid not consider that ho would be justified in convicting Hart for ono error, as that would virtually bo saying that he was not a tit and proper person to hold a license.

On Monday evening last, at the office, Eden Terrace, Now North Road, tho Eden Torraea Road Board made a special rate of one-eighth of a penny in the pound (under the Roads and Bridges Construction Act) on all property in the district. They also mado a general rato of threo farthings, and a gas rate of one-oiglith of a penny in the pound for tho year ending 31st Match, ISSS, tho whole payable in one sum.

A patient man allied to n household ter magant was standing in the pelting rain last evening, near to Wake's Hall, Mount Eden, and, on being asked why he was standing umbrella-less in the midst of tho rain, re plied, "I am sheltering from the storm; tlio storm otttsido is nothing in comparison to tlio storm within." Abovo the sound of tho rain was heard tho voico of the poor fellow's scolding wife. The man farther stated that if Sarah did not become more tempovato and pacific, lie would bo com pelled to make his absenco from the district a profound mystery to bis friends. Is this a solitary case, or are thero many such un fortunate married men in our fair city ?

Mr Seth Smith, R.M., will deliver a leoture to-morrow evening before the mem bers of St. Mary's Mutual Improvement Society on "Galileo," the celebrated Floren tine astronomer and mathematician, whose astronomical studies subjectod him to perse cution, physical suffering, and finally, like his friend Milton, to blindness.

Tho funeral of Philip Kiinst, compositor, took placo yesterday aftornoon, in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, followed by friends and a number of printers. Tho Rev. Father O'Gara, 0.5.8., performed the burial service.

Ml' S. R. Keesing, an artist of consider able taste and ability, has succeeded in producing three exquisite paintings of groups of roses on mirrors of oblong shape, elegantly and attractivoly framed. The flowers aro evidently from nature, and are on view for a short timo at Messrs Upton and Co.'s, Queen-street. Two of these somewhat novel works of art wero ex hibited in tho lato exhibition in tho Choral Hall; tho third, and largest of tho set, lias but recently beon completed. The repre sentations are truthful in detail, and minutely finished.

The complimentary ball tendered to Mi ll. Waite by the members of Mount Eden quadrille assembly eventuated last night, and was an unqualified success in every respect. There was a good attendance, despite tho inclement state of tho weather. After tho first part of the programme was over, Mr Holland, on behalf of the com mittee, conveyed their good wishes to Mr Waite, and wished him bon voyage. Mr Waite responded in a neat little speech, and thanked all present for their good wishes. Songs wero rendered during the evening by Mr Holland, Mr W. Sayers, Mr Montague, Mr Waite, and Miss Wilson. At the olose, " Auld Lang Syne " was sung by all present with joined hands, and after that, "God Save tho Queen." Before parting, three cheers were given for Mr and Mrs Waite.

Speaking of the scitiliii.fi; match between flanlan and Beach for £500 aside, and tlio championship of the world, which takes place on Saturday afternoon next on tho Paramatta River, the "Sydney Mail " says : "Naturally the two scullers who attract the largest amount of public attention are Edward Ilanlan, champion sculler of the world, and William Beach, champion of the Australian colonies, both of whom are rapidly bringing I hcm.-iolvosiiito that stale of physical perfection in limit* training with out which it is impossible to cope with any possibility of success in such a eotite=l as this ruoo for the championship of the world is likely to be on the Kith instant. On paper it certainly looks 100 chances to one that Hnnlan must win, Beach's performances, as compared to those of I lie Canadian, aro trilling, although in the matches in which ho has competed of late he certainly has pulled them oil' with little exertion to himself ; and anyone who has followed him up and closely observed him in his training cannot fail to see tho great strides ho has made in perfecting himself as a wagerbnat .sculler. Like Haitian, Beach is very confident ot defeat ing his opponent, but, ho rallies his confi dence in a very unobtrusive manner ; it is to bo hoped, however, that, he will not allow Ibis confidence in his powers t_ lead him astray from his work, or interfere in any way with his usual mode of training."

We learn from Christchurch that Mr Murphy, .Secretary of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, has left for Hokinngn with Mr Kcdcrli, to report on a block of land for n fruit-growing settlement.

It is rumoured hero that ono of the first changes made by the Vogel Ministry will be in theollice of Commissioner nf Police, Inspector Woldon, of Otugo, is spoken of as the coining man.

The business of tlio Police Court this morning, before H. (I. Soth Smith, Esq., K.M., comprised one drunkard, who was lined ss, and an old weman, Bridget Foley, charged under tlio Vagrant Act with having no visible means of a livelihood. The old woman, who is ". years of ago, was in .such a liltliy tintl physically infirm state that she could not bo brought into Court, The caso was held over for the purpose of considering what can be done in this lamentable ease.

By lolepliono from the Hospital this after noon wo learn that Lynch, who was injured in the fracas at the Shakesporo Hotel tho other day, is now convalescent.

The City Sanitiry Inspector informs us that no eases of infectious disoaso have been reported to him since Thursday last.

Soi'gl. Gamble is at present in temporary charge of the Auckland Police-station. Tho Sergeant is an old and experienced otlieer, anil should the authorities appoint him Station-Sergeant permanently it would give general satisfaction to the public.

The new Jewish Synagogno, plans for which have been prepared by Mr B. Hartley, architect, is to cost, something like I'll,ooo, and will seat :i()0 worshippers.

The Auckland tr.uiway.s promise to bo a success, judging from the results of two days' experiments, Two handsome now ears are in constant uso, running from Customs-street to Nowton I'ost-otlice. Tho number of passengers who availed them selves of easy and comfortable travelling by the tramway wero:—On Monday, -Ih'-t; on Tuesday, .IBS; and to-day tho numbers are likely lo be in ox cosh. It is expected that within three months' time the circuit around Ponsonby will be completed. Ten ders arc to bo immediately called for making the now lino up College Road.

Mr Justire (lillies does not entertain a high o pin ion of our native land legislation in its legal aspect. In delivering judg ment ibis morning upon points alluding tho llutoi-na lensos, he referred lo an "im possible agreement of Mr Fenton," and then went on to .-ay that such slipshod legislation, characteristic as it was of the

greater part of our native land legislation, provided ample food for litigation, ami many pti//.les for tin; Supremo Omul to solve.

The police are of the opinion tho present stringent administration of the Licensing Act bus much diminished Sunday-trading. A correspondent who signs himself

"Terence" gives evidence corroborating this opinion, lie says that on a recent .Sun day evening, being quite overcome with thirst, he sought admission to no fower than six hotels, ami from each and every one he was compelled, liko the l'ori at the gate of Kden, tv turn away disconsolate.

It will bo seen on reference to our Supreme Court report elsewhere, that in the vexed question of the Uotorua leases, Mr Justice billies gave a decision in banco this morning upon appeal, which virtually amounts In ,-i reversal of the vordict de livered in the District Court some time ago by Mr It. C. Seth Smith in Hie test case of Tolo v. Cozens, In fact, His Honor actually delivered judgment reversing the previous decision which was given in de fendant's favour, but upon Mr Hesketh pointing out that it bad only been intonded lo elicit his opinion upon two vital points, ho consented to postpone his formal judgment for a fortnight. Ho upholds tho validity of the deed of leaso, saying that, however bad a bargain tho lessees may havo made, they are now obliged to abidb by it.

Tito desire of Bishop Luck and the local representatives of the Sisterhood of Mercy to profitably utilise the conventual proporty at Mount St. Mary, by obtain ing power to lease for terms not exceeding 00 years appears lo be besot with legal ..lilliculty. According to the oiignil trust deed, tho property may only bo leased tor a maximum term of 21 years, but of courso leases of such short duration would bring in a vory inadequate income. Hence the appeal to tho Court. Judgo Gillies, however, doubts whether tho Court could intorforc, but litis taken timo to fully consider the matter. Mr Malioney, who appeared for the peti tioners, pointed out that, evon if the pro perty wero sold, tho proceeds would have to bo re-invested in land; and with regard to it the proviso of tho trust deed concerning short leases would still have force. Tho predicamont is certainly an awkward one, and in tho interests of tho Roman Catholic communion, if is fo bo hoped that a satisfactory release from it will be found.

Mr Arthur C. Purchas, son of Dr. A. (i. Piii-ehas, of this city, and an old Auckland College boy, has obtained the degree of M.K. at the Edinburgh Univorsify.

A special meeting of tho members of the Star of Auckland Lodge, 2(1,1.0.0.F., N.Z., will bo held tomorrow (Thursday) ovoniner, in the lodge-room, Insuranco Buildings, at ,S o'clock, for the purpose of taking into consideration tho celebration of tho anni versary of tho lodge, and other businoss of importance. A full meeting of members is requested.

A musical and literary entertainment will be given to-morrow ovoning in connection with tho V.M.C. Association, the musical department under the comluctorship of Herr Sehmitt. Tho programme of musical selections and readings is well ehoson and of much intorost; duets, solos, and songs by ladies and gentlemen, and readings and recitations by Messrs Book, Hogg, and White.

The Tidy Hoiskwikk.—Tho caroful, tidy housewife. when Riving her house its Bpring cleaning, should bear in mind that tho dear in mates are moro precious than housoa; thoir sys tems neod cleansing by purifying the blood, regulating the stomach and bowels, and sho should know that thero nothing that will do it so surely as Hop Hitters, the puroßt and best of all medicines. Look for.

Professor Aldis's courso of popular lec tures on astronomy and navigation is to bo com menced tomorrow eveninsr. Particulars will be found in our advertising columns.

Ibis ovening, at tho Masonic Hall, the llrst meeting of the Mark Lodge of tho new chapter Zcalandia will be hold. Tho Provincial Grand Mark Master (Brother 11. G. Wade) ond olheers will attend.

A dramatic entertainment takes place to morrow (Thursday) evening in the Keimtera Hall, 111 which some of tho leading amateurs will take part. A 'bus will leave Shortland strcot at'/ 0 clock for the Hall, returning after the performance.

Iho Service of Song, "Eva," which was Kiven to a full and appreciative audience in the Alexandra-street. Church last week, will he re peated in the school-room. Upper Pitt-street to-morrow evening, in aid of the Sunday-school.

The mon of the City Guards Riflo Com pany aro reminded by advertisement that special drills will be held from to-night until further notice. We are informed that these drills are for the purpose of instructing all in battalion movements, but especially tho com missioned and non-commissioned oilicers who havo not yet passed their examinations. Tho Scrgeant-Alajor instructor will be present each night.

Tho Italian Bedstead is a new and very pretty style. You will find a large assortment of Iron and Brass and Nickel-plated Bedsteads at the Cheap Furnishing Warehouse, Garlick and Cran well's, Qucen-stroot.Auckland.—[Ad vt.

Messrs E. Porter and Co. have just re ceived another electric light apparatus por lonic, from London. This 13 a much smaller dynamo Mian tho last tho firm imported, although it is very powerful, being ablo to light 50 incandescent lamps of 20 c.p. each, or 5 arc lamps of 1,500 c.p, each. The ap paratus is very compact; the dynamo and engine to drive same is on tho ono bed plate, thus taking tip very little space. Thero are also 50 incandescent lamps, globes, and holders/and all tho necessary cablo and wiro for fixing. Tho wholo could be erected and running for a cost not exceeding £200. Persons interostod in

tho light of the future can inspeot the ap paratus, which is now on view at tho firms warehouse in High-street.—[Anvr.

THE VOGEL MINISTRY.

ITS CONSTITUTION AGREED UPON.

AUCKLAND LEFT OUT IN THE COLD-

(UY TIiLLiURAPII.-SPKCIAL RKPORTKR.)

Wi:l.uNi, tun, this day.

At a caucus yesterday afternoon, the port folios in the new Cabinet were fixed as follows :—

SIR JULIUS VOGEL, Colonial Treasurer, Postmaster-General, and

Commissioner of Stamps (with precedence),

MR STOUT,

Premier and Attorney-General

HOW. E. RICHARDSON, Public Works.

MR MONTGOMERY, Colonial Secretary and Education

MR MACANDRKW, Lands and Minos,

MR BALLANCE. Native anil Defence,

SIR GEORGE WHITMORE, Without portfolio.

There is still one sent to till, and it is understood it will bo reserved for an Auck land member. It is also believed that Mr Richardson will retire and take tho post of Chairman of the Middle Island Railway Board. His retirement will make room for another member, who should also be un Auckland man.

Tho Course of Negotiations.

At the meeting of tho Canterbury sup porters ot Sir Julius Vogel yesterday after noon, which was largoly attonded, Mr Wakefield strongly urged tiie objections bofore advanced to Mr Stout's Premiership, Other members supported him for a time, ami the discussion was discursive and un satisfactory. Sir Julius gradually over j camo tho most of tho objections, and Mr i Wakefield was iinally left alone in his opposition. Ho still urged that tho ; Ministry was unfairly constituted, and could not command the confidence of tho country. Ho finally entered a protest, and declared that he could not approve of such a Govcru moiit. Mr Richardson was added to tho Ministry. Some say that his selection was intonded us a concession to tho Canterbury objectors; others, that it was tho only nomination really made by Sir Julius Vogel, all tho others having been dictated by Messrs Stout and Mucandrew, and that Mr Richardson owes his presence in tho Cabinet to the fact that he is a director of the Now Zeulund Shipping Company.

Tho Question of "Precedonco.

Sir Julius Vogel is accorded precedence in Ministry, after the example sot by Mr Whitaker in 1870.

A Very Secret Caucuu.

After the meeting Sir Julius Vogel cutno to the House, and v caucus was held in the whips' room, all the now Ministers boing present. An amusing incident occurred in connection with thatineetiiig. Aloudkiiock ing and kicking at tho door was hoard in the adjacent lobby, and on going to investi gate, an oilicor of the Houso discovered that tho wholo party wero securely locked in, and could not gut, out again. After an ineffectual attempt to burst open the door, a locksmith was let in through the window, and succeeded in effecting tho release of the imprisoned Ministers. Another conference was held, at which portfolios were finally settled as above.

Tho North Bollbcratoly Loit Out.

Several of Vogel's Canterbury supporters are still dissatisfied with the Oubinet, while others say Mr Wakefield's opposition arose chiolly through not being allotted a port folio. All, however, admit that it is a South island Ministry, pure ami simple, and fairly carries out tho advice offered in strong phraseology by one prominent Southern momber here: "Fill up ull tho portfolios with Southern men, anil let the North go to the devil. We can outvote thorn." Mr Ballaneo is not accepted as re presenting any section of the North, and is considered a poor substitute for Mr Bryco in the Native Ollieo. Ho haß no special qualification for it, whilst Sir Goorgo Whit more, who is the embodiment of Wow Zea land Toryism and Squatocracy, is thrown in us a make-weight to the predominating Radicalism.

Tho Auokland Minister,

A rumour was prevalent that ox-Judge Fenton would bo called to the Upper House and given tho vacant portfolio, but I have beon told by one of the now Ministers that this report has no substantial foundation. At present it is intended, however, to give tho portfolio to some Auckland man if it is possible to obtain a suitable one to accept it.

A Constitutional Difficulty.

Owing to Mr Stout's absence in Dunediti, it is doubtful, he boing Premier, whether the Ministry can bo sworn in until after his return on Friday.

Mr Richardson's Rotlromont.

Mr Richardson only holds tho portfolio of Public Works until tho end of the ses sion, when ho is to becomo Commissioner under tho now Uoilway Board, which is part of the Ministerial policy to bo sub mitted to tho Houso.

The Strength of tho Government.

Tho supporters of tho new combination claim from 50 to 55 votos, but members on the other side, aftor carefully pricking tho card, declare their inability to sco where thoy tiro to bo found, and roly on an oarly division to prove that thoy are purely imaginary.

Baokslidlng Vogelltcs,

It is rumoured that two defections have occurred from tho Vogel party in oon sequonco of the announcement of their Government,

Swearing-in of Ministers.

Members of the Ministry will interview the.Governor to-day to ascortain when thoy can bo sworn in.

Tho West Coast Members.

The West Coast voto is still uncertain, and it will not bo known definitely how it will go till the arrival of Mr Guinness ; but it is anticipated thoy will go into Opposi tion.

Eupoctod Dot'oat on tho Addross-ln-Roply.

The loaders of tho Atkinson-Grey party aro confident of putting the Ministry out on tho Address-in Reply.

Tho Auckland Member of t*»e Cabinet,

I havo reason to bolievo that the choice of an Auckland Minister has been narrowed down to two " eligibles." These are Mr F. D. Fenton and Captain Morris. There are admittedly difficulties in tho way, but Vogolitos seem confident that ono of these gentlomen will be induced to accept office.

LATER.

Tho Names Submitted to tho Governor.

Sir Julius Vogel submitted the names of tho Ministry informally to the Governor last night. They will bo presented formally to-day, and prohably sworn in, no legal difficulty re Mr Stout's absence being anticipated.

Tho Governor's Speech.

On Thursday tho Governor will not meet tho Houso, but Sir Julius Vogel will an , nounco the formation of the Ministry and I ask for a further adjournment till Tuesday, 1 when liis policy will be submitted in the speech. "3Pi*eoedonco." Tho question of precedence is merely a ' social one, not affecting tho constitutional • position of the Ministry. It is provided for in the Civil List Act, the Governor being therein empowered to determine tho pre ; cedeneo of Ministers at Government House. ' Mr Whitaker's caso is the only instance of its being exorcised. The Railway Board Proposals. Sir Julius Vogol's proposals for railway management are boards at Auckland and Christchurch. The railways at Welling ton will be managed by the Central Depart ; ment. In appointing Mr Richardson f President of the Canterbury Board, it will / bo necessary to amend tho Disqualification j Act, which prohibits a member of the House ! from accepting a paid Government office within twelve months of his retirement from the Legislature. Grey-Atkinson Jubilation. Major Atkinson and Sir George Grey are reported to be both jubilant over the names 1 of Ministers finally announced.

THE "LYTTELTON TIMES" ON THE SITUATION.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Christchurch, this day,

The " Times" of yesterday morning says :—Sir George Grey was dealt with in a fashion truly dolicious. He'was offered a seat

in the Cabinet, he rehired the offer, placed himself quite out of the running, and went into communication with Major Atkinson, j Sir George has now no further claim upon tho Opposition. By this at tempt at an alliance with Major Atkin- i son ho has reduced his followers _to perhaps a party of one, that being himself. The Opposition is at once and for ever rid of him, and we may add well rid of him. By his own action in going ovor to Major Atkinson, he has performed ;in un conscious service to tho Opposition. The Ministry may bo regarded as virtually formed. A remark has reached us that it has beon called a Grey Ministry without Grey. Tho substitution of Sir Julius Vogel for Sir George Grey with a largo reasonable ' tail' is a difference striking enough to commend itself to any impartial mind. To the supporters of Sir-lulius VogoHho sub stitution of Mr Stout as Premier is a far more grievous blow. Their feelings will, however, be smoothed by reflecting that, tho physical infirmities of Sir Julius Vogel preclude his taking the lead of the Lower Houso. Believed of the necessity of lacing the perpetual worry of Parliamentary tactics, Sir Julius will be at leisure to devote his best energy to the development of (he various points of policy necessary to tho best interests of the country at the present crisis. At tho same, time that must not be allowed to diminish the credit due to him for his very unselfish withdrawal into nominal second place." Another Canterbury Opinion. The "Press" says:—"ln addition to the objections which will bo taken to the proposal which involves the placing of Sir Julius Vogel in a subordinate position, the new Government, if it ever comes into existence, may be expected to encounter opposition from the simple fact that Mr Spoilt is placed at its head, no matter how able und popular other members of the Cabinet may be. It must be remembered that Mr Stout, once bofore occupied a prominent position in a former Ministry, lie was then recognised as a painstaking, industrious administrator, and üblo debater, but he was arrogant in speech, aggressivo in demeanour, and indif ferent to the opinions of others. His idea of Parliamentary life, it was pointed out at the time, was that if he could not get his own way, no others should have theirs. In tho interval since his retirement from oflice in 1870 he has had time for* reflection, and it is to be hoped ho will now prove more cooperative than he used to ho. If the project of placing him at tho head of the Ministry suc ceeds, ho has once more a useful and honourable career opened before him. The public, we fool sure, would bo pleased to see Mr Stout onco moro employing liisimdou bled abilities in the public service of New Zea land, and will be strongly disposed lo give his Government a fair trial for the purpose of ascertaining if this latest combination can do any good for the colony.

THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN.

Tho Autumn Expedition.

(HV I'AIII.I

-I'OI'YRICIIT.)

Cairo, August 11. I'rhi'AHAtiu.vm for the despatch in (bo Soudan of an expedition aro being prose cuted with great energy. A thousand row boats have been ordered for tho service of tho expedition, and will assemble at U'ady Hulfa in October.

Despatches havo been received from Major Kitchner stnting that after leaving Dongola ho proceeded to Debbah, and that ho met with a splendid reception.

THE AUSTRALIAN FEDERA TION PROPOSALS.

(by cabi.k—L'ovvnnniT.)

Liinijo.s, August 11. In tho House of Commons today, Mr (Hail stone was questioned regarding the inten tions of the Government in connection with tho proposed Federation of the Australasian colonies, and in reply tho Premier ."tided that tho Govornmont bad not yet decided to introduce the Federation Enabling Bill during tho autumn session, unless it should be found that tho passing sf such a measure was a matter of urgent necossity.

Byd.skv, August 12.

in the Legislative Assembly to-night, tho Premier announced that a telegram had beon received from the Agont-Genoral, in reply to ono despatched to him, urging that tho Imperial Hill to enable the federation of the colonies should be postponed. The Agent-(ieneral in reply stated that the Enabling Bill would not bo introduced this tossion ki tho House of Commons. The news was received in tho Assembly with applause.

SUPPLY OF VACCINE LYMPH.

(lIV TKLKiiHAI'Ii—SPECIAL KKPORTKR.)

Wellington', this day. In consoqiienco of complaints from several parts of the colony of tho scarcity of vaccine lymph, and tho groat run upon it, Mojo Atkinson has wired to tho various Health Officers to tako the necessary steps to ob-r tain supplies of calf lymph. Among those who addressod Government on the subject was Mr Saunders, homceopathist, of Parncll. it has beon represented to Government that many people object to human lymph, but will willingly be re-vaccinated if a supply of calf lymph is obtainable.

MINING NEWS.

(by telegraph—own correspondent.)

Thames, this day. New Prince Imperial. -— A contract has boen let at 3!>s 3d per foot for sinking the main Bhaft 70 feot.

Def.i- Level Cross.—Stoping operations have been commenced upon tho leader at the 640 feet level. It will bo remembered a good show of gold was left in tho side of tho riso 22 feot above the lovel, and it is ex pected a block about 30 feot in length will be payable.

Caledonian. —Oats, tributor, crushed -II loads for a return of 43Jozs.

Moanatai.ari.—The crushing of fi.J tons for Knoeboiio, tributer, produced :>lozs lldwts.

Pinafore.—One ton crushed by Doha hiinty, tribute!-, yielded 7ozs. sdwts.

Sii'. Walter Scott (Korangahako)—Re tort ing took place yesterday, and resulted in tho handsome return ol 4340z5, of gold from 212 tons of quartz. Tho reef from which the crushing was taken averages 4 feet in thickness, and is of a very regular grado, little or no picked stono being ob tained.

Cambria.—A change of country took place yesterday in tho eastern drive on the main reef, and was aecompaniod by a corre sponding improvement in the lode. The manager obtained a number of nico gold bearing stones from the footwall of the reef, and tho quartz still in faeo is still highly promising.

Darwin.—A trial crushing of throe loads realised 2ozs. retorted gold.

Waitekauri Trirutes.—Hollis, 33Jozs.; MoWilliamsl 24Jozs.*J

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. "LED ASTRAY."

"Led Astray was performed by Willmott's Dramatic Company at tho Opera Houso last evening. The very unfavourable weatbor prevented so large an attendance as might have been oxpected, but the lower part of tho house was fairly patronised, aud the audience proved very appreciative. The scenic arrangements were vory good, and tho cast of characters was on tho whole satisfactory. The drama being well known, it is unnecessary to go over the plot, which is of an emotional and sensational character. Mr Teeco represented the Count Rudolph Chandos, and both looked and acted tho part well. Mr Alexander as George'do Lesparro wasapparcntly out of his element, but Mr Rede made an excellent Hector Peocido, antl kopt tho audience in a constant state of merriment. Miss Crawford appeared to advantage as Countess Armando Chandoee, and gave an impressive rendering of tho part. She wore on this occasion a varioty of pretty and costly costumes, which wore greatly admired. Mr Wilkinson made a good Major O'Hara, and the other charac ters were fairly taken by Messrs Balfe, Simmonds, Marter, and by Misses Johns, Wyatt, Lawrence, Duke, and Holt. The principal performers were frequently ap plauded, and at the conclusion of the third and fourth acts, tho curtain was raised in j response to calls from tho audience

"The Guvnor" To-night.

This evening " The Guvnor," with new scenery and effects, will be produced. It has hitherto drawn capital audiences here, and to-night's performance should prove no exception.

SUPREME COURT-In Banco.

This Day

(Before His Honor Mr Justice C'illios.) Tlio Rotorua Leases Question. D. A. Toi.i: v. Ceo. Co/.kn.s.—Mr E. Hes keth for plaintiff, Mr Button for defendant. --Upon this test case, which came tip on appeal and was partially argued some time ago, His Honor now gave judgment at some length. He said .-—"This is an appeal from a judgment of the District Court in favour of the defendant, in an action brought to recover certain rent alleged to be duo by the defendant upon a covenant contained in a certain deed of lease. Tho judgment of the learned Judge proceeds solely upon the ground that the nominal lessors, the Ngatiwhakawc tribe, not being a corporate body, are incapable at common law of granting a lease. But a great, number of other points were raised on be half of the defendant at trial, and the questions now put to this Court are: —Ist. Ought, the plaintiff to have been nonsuited on all or any of the grounds urged by the defendant, anil 2nd, was the said lease void upon all or any ot such grounds? The lease in question,dated April, ISB2, pur ports to be made by deed " in pursuance of The Thermal Springs Act, 1881, between the Ngatiwhakawc, tho native tribe formed by the Native Lands Court, to be tho owners of the land demised" as lessors, and the defendant as the lessee. The rent is reserved "to the person or per sons for tiie time being authorised to receive and give discharges for tho same under the said Act," and the covenant of the lessee to pay the rent is to " pay to the said Daniel Austin Tolo (tho plaintiff) or other the per son or persons for the time being duly ap pointed or authorised by or for the said lessors for the time being to receive tho same." There is it proviso in the deed that all actions for breach of any covenant may bo brought in name of the said Tolo or other the person for the time being duly authorised to receive the rent of tho said demised pre mises. ... It is manifest that this

deed is not n lease at common law, The lessors—tho native tribe—are not at common law (as is pointed out by the learned Judge' in the Court below) a corporation, nor arc they created such by any statute. They havo no estato known to tho common law out of which an estate for years could be granted, as they are merely found by the Native Lands Court to bo owners of the land—that is to say owners according to native custom, an ownership which, though recognised by our laws, carries with it none of the incidents of an estate in fee simple or of any other estate known to the common law. The rent is reserved, not to tho lessors themselves, but to the person signing the deed, and tho execution is not by the lessors nor by anyono professing to be directly authorised or empowered by them. The principles of the common law cannot therefore be applied to this deed, which is, as it professes to bo, a creature of the statute, tho Thermal Springs Act, 1881, By that statute and its amendment of ISS:'>, so far as it is expressly retrospective, the validity and effect of this deed must alone be judged. Now, assuming in the first in stance, the deed to have been duly executed in conformity with the statute, what is its ofl'cct': In the words of the statute it ve-ts in the lessee tho estate described in the deed--that is to say, a term of years. In fact, the statutory deed creates out of an estate unknown to the common law, an estate known to the common law, a term of years with its common law incidents." After remarking that Parliament; and in some cases the Court iisolf, had power to enable one man to grant valid leases of another man's land, His Honor went on:—"The question comes to be therefore what powers are conferred by statute on the plaintiff a id has he in making this deed acted in strict conformity with those powers ': | Uis Honor then remarked that the Act of iss.'i is not declined to be incorporated with, and form part of the Ad. ol IBSI, and that there fore defendant is not, bouii I by the recitals in the Amendment Act of R 83, except to the extent that such preamble i< incorporated in section 2.J That section confirms the arrangement and agreement set forth in the preamble, and declares them to take effect from November, ISSI. Am\, although the arrangement mentioned in the preamble botween Mr Fenton and the tribe is an impossible one, unless we assume for Mr Fenton and tho tribe tho j psiwer of provision as to what legislation in I SSI would be, still I supi ose womustaceej t that such arrangement, though impossible, was effectual from November, ISSO. 1 here rofer to the fact that tho supposed arrange ment between Mr Fenton and the tribe made in Nov., ISSO, provided for the bringing of the land in question under an Act which was not passed by the Legis lature till Sept., 1881. Section 2 of the Amendment Act, ISS.'i, also confirms and gives effect as from Nov., ISSO, to the agreement entered into by Mr Clarke with the tribe in Feb., 188,'k That agreement by the preamble appears to be that unfulfilled portions (not mentioned) of the impossible agreement of Mr Fenton shall bo carried out subject to modifications not disclosed. Such slipshod legislation, characteristic of the greater part of our native land legisla tion, provides ample food for litigation and many puzzles for this Court to solve. The first question to be determined is whether the deed has been duly executed in con formity with the statute." After dealing with tho contentions raised in the lower Court upon this hoid r His Honor answered the question in the affirma tive. He then stated his opinion that tho defendant was estopped from raising tho other objections taken to the validity of tho deed upon tho principle laid down in the case relied on by Sir F. Whitaker—viz., Monroe v. Lord Kerry, Ist Bro. P.C. 07. Nor did tho fact that in this deed the vent was reserved to the signer of it instead of to tho lessors invalidate tho deed (e.r/., Woodfall, Sth vol., 330.) Even if the defendant woro not estoppel entirely, as ho thought ho was, from disputing the validity of the deed under which ho was sued, ho would manifestly be estoppel from raising most of the objecticns ho raised by the terms of tho deed itself, and by those of the statute. After considering and overruling seriatim the other objections, His Honor concluded :— "Tho defendant has through the deed, by virtue of the statute, obtained what he bar gained for—the estate in the land; and in re turn he must bo held bound by his covenants. These are all tho objections raised to the validity ofthelcase, and in my opinion noacof them ought! o prevail. The defendant alleges neither fraud, mistake, iiormisrepreseiitatlon in reference to tho execution or terms of the deed ; he has got what he bargained for, and must perform his portion of the bargain, oven though tho bargain may be for him a bad one. The judgment of tho Court below will be reversed and judgment entered for the plaintiff, for the amount, claimed with costs iti this Court, and the Court below. Mr Hesketh pointed out that whereas His Uonor had given judgment upon all the points involved in the contention only two of them, viz., that of no lessor, and that of estopped had beon refeired to him, Tho other points had not yet been argued. This arrangement was made in order that having elicitod the opinion of the Courts upon the points just indicated, the parties might then havo an opportunity of considering thoir position. His Honor admitted that only thoso two points had been argued, but said that he thought it as well to go over tho others seriatim. Tho validity of the deed was tho main question. Ho could hardly accept tho position of being called upon to give a partial judgment upon a partial argument.—Mr Hesketh suggested that the formal judgment should not bo given in tho meantime until the parties had time to consider what they would now do. --His Honor consented to this, and tho formal declaration of judgment was there fore recalled ; judgment being instead post poned for a fortnight.

Leasing of Conventual Property.—Mr E. Mahony appeared in support of a peti tion from John Edmund Luck (R.C. Bishop), Catherine Delany, Margaret Maria Ennis, and Annie Comefford (members of the Sisterhood of Mercy), praying for the Court's sanction to enable them to grant leases of convent property at Mount St. Mary for a term not exceeding (30 years. Mr Mahony pointed out that by the original trust deed power Mas given to lease for a term not exceeding 21 years, but that such short leases would bring in a very inadequate income, even if persons were found willing totak'e them up. The convent was in need of a larger rev enue, and hence the desire to profitably utilise an estato, at present lying useless Tho only case that bore directly upon 'tho present application, Mas that of tho At torney-General v. Mayor of Rochester, in which the decision of the Court favoured them, altnough there was an expression of opinion accompanying it to the effect that tho power granted was worthless.— His Honor was inclined to take tho same view of the case. He admitted the reasonableness of tho petition, but strongly doubted the power of the Court to alter the express power conferred upon the trustees by the original settler. He did not think that if the alteration wore mado, tho Court could give any better title than the parties themselves could ;if they de cided to extend the term of lease'con veyancers would dispute tho right of tho Court in the matter. At any rato, he would

fool: up the subject. The application was a perfectly legitimate one if it could bo ac ceded to. Tho matter way therefore ad journed for a week.

Si'Kßltv v. N.Z. Loan and Mercantile AiiK.vcY Company.—On the application of Mr Kosketh, the argument of speciai case herein was also adjourned for a week. The Court then rose.

FATAL FIRE IN LONDON.

Four Persons Burned to Death,

(CV CABLE— COPYRIGHT.)

Lonhon, August 12. A kirk occurred to day at a hatter's shop in Plimlico, and caused the death of four per sons, who were unable to escape from tho burning building. Two others leaped from the windows, and were seriously injure 1. The local patent officer, Mr.l. \V. Basley, whose otiice is at the Supreme Court, has received, and is now prepared to issue upon application let-tors patent to the following persons:— Charles Atkin, for a noise-pre venter or anti-window-rattler; \V. A. Murray, for an autDmatic preventa tive of railway collisions; \V, McLaugh lin and W. Dunwoodie for a potato harvester, and aiso for twin - horse hay forks ; Alfred Vorrall, for vehicle im provements : J. A. T. Batler, fori hanging stage; James Simpson, for a hook-pin; John Levy, for an acidulator; \V. Mc- Laughlin, for a steam-drainer; William Viokory, for a housewives' washing machine ; Arthur Steele Ford, for a crystal beer-engine; and Charles Gittos, for a climax string-sustainer for pianos,

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FINANCES.

A Land Tax and Income Tax Proposed.

(itV CAULK —COPYRIfIHT.)

(Received August 1.1—1.20 p.m.) . Adelaile, this day. In the financial statement made to the As." sembly lust night tho Treasurer referred to tho gravity of tho financial position of the colony, and announced that Government propose the imposition of a land tax of a half penny in the £ without exemption, and an income tax on vested capital of six pence, and on income from professions op trades threepence in the £. Tho revenue from these sources is expected to amount to £20,000 yearly.

CAUTION TO PUBLICANS.

(BY TELEGRAPH — OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Ciiristciiurcii, this day

Tut-: poisoned beer case camo up again yes terday, this timo at the 11.M, Court. H, 0. Foster, a labourer, sued P. McDerit, proprietor of the Carlton Hotel, for £58 damages. Plaintiff alleged that on May 12th he purchased a pint of beer, which plaintiff delivered in a bottle which had previously been used for holding poison. The evidence of Dr. Townshend showed that plaintiff was suffering from poison by oxalic acid. The crystals now in the bottle (produced) wore sufficient to kill a man. His Worship, in giving judgment, said the principal question was : —Had there been negligence on defendant's part ': The evidence of all tho licensee's witnesses except one was that they used shot in cleaning bottles. It was clear this particular bottle had been cleaned with sand ; and it was pretty clear that if shot had been used the crystals would have been cleaned oil. Counsel had referred to him as a jury, and he therefore thought he should have some of a jury's advantage and give answers on simple issues without stating his reasons. He would say first there had not been ordinary reasonable care in cleaning the bottle; secondly, he did not think con tributory negligence on plaintiffs part had been proved, though perhaps plaintiff re sorted a little too freely to his usual remedy after drinking the poison. As to damages, ho would assess those at i'lo timo lost, £10 suffering sustained, £3 Ss doctor's bills, £2.1 Ss in all, with costs £S f)s.

ALLEGED WILFUL FIRE RAISING.

(BY TELECRAPII —PRESS ASSOCIATION,)

New Plymouth, this day. An inquest was held yesterday afternoon on a firo that took place in St. Auburn in January, ISS3. Mr Pardy said the reason he held an inquest on this fire so long after its occurrence was owing to a bouse by tho same owner being burnt. at Henui. Mr and Mrs Charnock were examined, and before adjourning Mr Pardy asked for a warrant for their arrest. Ho said that during the proceeding of the inquest the police had obtained a search warrant, and had searched Char nook's house, where they had found a largo quantity of goods which had been stated by Mr and Mrs Charnock to be burnt. The warrant was granted and bail refused.

MURDER OF A LABOUR TRADING CAPTAIN.

From a recent number of the " Fiji Times " we learn that the labour schooner John Hunt returned to Suva with her flag at half mast for the death of her captain, Daniel Leahy, wiio died in consequonce ola wound received at Malicola. Only meagre particu lars are to hand, but from these it appears that after engaging 27 recruits, the vessel arrived off Malicola and signals were made from the beach to send in the boats. The captain went in, and the natives, on his ap proach, withdrew into tho bush. The cap tain hesitated to land, and a man then came down with a club and a spear, which ho offered for sale. The captain bought tho club, and was turning to get a knifoas payment for the spear, when the man hurled it and struck him. A flight of spoars followed, ono of which hit a native in the boat. Tho crew backed out, and after the Mounded men were got on board, the vessel was headed for Havanah Harbour, but the captain died in great agony seven days after receiving the wound.

RESIGNATION OF LEGIS LATIVE COUNCILLORS.

(BY TELEGRAPH—SPECIAL REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day. Tiirkk resignations of mombors of the Legis lative Council havo been received by the Governor, viz j — Hon. Henry Russell, Hawkc's Bay; Hon. Mr Buckley, Canter bury, who has been absent in Eng land for a long period ; and Hon. Mr P'at terson, Otago, who is a confirmed invalid. A Press Association telegram says :—" It is stated that tho Hons. J. Patterson (Otago), Buckley (Canterbury), H. R. Russell (Hawke's Bay), have forfeited their seats in the Legislative Council in conse quence of being absent for a lengthened period without leave. The authorities are engaged in making inquiries into 'the matter and turning up the records."

The following is the text of petition of parents of boys attending the Auckland College asking that tho annual examina tion should bo conducted by the Professors of the University :— " Auckland, llth August, ISB4. To the Board of Governors, Auckland Grammar School. Gentlemen,— Wo, the undersigned parents and guardians of boys now at the Grammar School, learn with regret that it is not your intention to have the school examined by tho Professors of Auckland University College, some of whom performed this duty last year. Believing that it would bo con ducive to the welfare of the school that the examinations should bo conducted by the Professors, wo respectfully request that you will bo pleased to take this matter into your favourablo consideration, and secure the services of those gentlemen for the ex amination now about to tako placo." The petition bus, we understand, been signed by upwards of 70 parents.

The anniversary entertainment in con nection with St. John's Wosleyan Sunday school, which was to have.been held last night in tho Ponsonby Hall, had to be put off in consequence of the extreme in clemency of the weather It is now in tended to hold it on Thursday week, when it is hoped that the elemonts will prove more propitious.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1884



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