SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

itt.-it wATim i Ttlle Kvcninif, 5.10 HIGH WAlfl.lt To-morrow Morning, 6.9 PUNSET.—This Kvenins. 7.17 EUNItIdE.—To-morrow Mornln ~ 5.3 MOON'S AGE.—Nov.* Moon, Kith, S.lo p.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Wairarapa, s.s., Chatfield, from Sydney Clansman, s.s., Furquhar. from Tnnranira Reword, schooner, Conway, from Mongonui,

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. IHacgrcKor. s h„ Johnson, for Whnnsarci Waitaki, s.s., Crawford, for VV'hanjearei Noru, brigantine, Mucchison, for the Thames today. Clansman. 5.5., l _rquinr, for Whan!J«rci

IMPORTS.

Per s.s. Tongariro—l case gnus.—D. Kvitt. Queon-itrcet.

Por Wairarapa, from Sydney--1,700 K'-'< tui; r, '-00 b:u;s iijttr,.;«' biers honciiu-'t, "•'"> ircn pip. h, 71 in.:ol.i copper, ill h.dl'-r.i.^s and >M;r casua fruit. :.0 >":ise3 brandy, ,"'7 ingotd la 1» roll a inHUing, ut ;.isce* cedar, fti pkKs. snnunt"'.

PerVnndmrn. from London—loo kegs bUst iii;? pawdor. 2j i-u«cs sporting powder, 20 chsks fu-:e. 202 iD ton>:)b:eel 11,.use rails. i-O pigs lead, iw) drums linsce.i oil. 2 ca;ls driei-., 2 casks putty, (ieasesruddle, ,'i:'o liiUs hoop iron,32i',:i'!:;s sheet zinc. 17 casks comp;>. pipe, 2 cas,;s lead pipe, 0 cases copying presses. 1 casK rim luci'.-'. :: cases cartridge?, 1 cast; cartridge cases, i case w.uls, 2 C.3303 percussion e>ps. 1 caso brUES mbos. 1 case brass sheets. I hales cotton wosle, ,_> Hum fencing standards, 1"! kegs fencing (.triples. 50 kegs Hoc- brads, 13 bundles icon wire, 120 anchor.", 1 caso rim furniture, 1 case dug chains, 1 caso sailors' palms, 2 cases bird _i£C3, 3 casks prrforatcd zinc. 1 cask gits burners, &c, jbrls neatst'oot oii. 2 cases Bi'inis v/iok black, 1 casks and Gpk.^s iron chains, 1 casks cosh bo_.:<_3 and lanterns. 1 case sate and jut 1 locks, 1 case lamp woks, li cases mangles. 2 cases grafting tools, 2b2 lm draining tools, lbd'.c itiiok dtaivei'o, lobiloj iliovdi. l oaso t'oi-.l:-, fi ctiiko tinware, 3!ilnls. gas glob.'s, 3 cases collin furniture, 1 c.iso cutlery, i case glass paper, 1 eitjo emery clot ii, 1 c;t-_c knife polish. I caso wood knobs and rings, S cases inurblo mantelpieces, 0 eases and I7bdh"s. register grates, o case 3 c'iceso presses and pulpors, 1 hlul.' cuaniullcd hollowaro, 11 casks pul leys, holts, locks, etc. 3 cases lire irons, 2 cases umbrella stands. 2 cases lly press, scasks rim locks, 1 case copper tubing, 1 cask copper Und brass wiro, I crates copper furnace vans, 1 oaso copper tacks, 3 casks toe hinges, U cases tinned tacks, 30 cases oval nails. 15 cases clout tacks, 5 hogsheads tinware (as sorted), 7 packages smiths' bellows. 2 cases hearth backs, 0 oases portable forges. Ij cases range flttinßS. 20 bundles Black's spades, 33 crates cottage ranges, 1 case i register grates, 26 bundles resistor Brutes, 1 cask door scrapers, 1 casos portable stoves. 2 eases umbrella stands, 1 caao sink traps, 10 coils Manilla rope, 1 ease plough lines, 3 bundles cordage. —E. Porter and Co.

EXPORTS.

Per Frank Guy, for Napier, IGO tons coke, 2J17 drain pipes, 31 cases gunpowder.

Per Te Anau, for Sydney: 200 kegs and 3 esses butter, 20 cns'S meats, 10 horses, and a few packages sundries.

THE VANDUARA'S PASSAGE.

The four-masted ship Vanduara, which was signalled jo:t,erday, anchored at the powder ground ut 3.3U urn. to-day. She has a quant.ly oc explosives o:i board, which sho will dis cnarge there, and will probably bo berthed at the Qu leu-S'.roit Wharf to-morrow morning. The Vanduara is a ma .iiitleont vessel, -.012 tons resistor, built of iron. She is four masted, with yards on each mast. For merly sho carried skysail yards, but these havo b.-cn done away with, fclie has the appear ance of a regular clipper, having fitio easy lines, and ut tlio samo timo lias great

• •nrrying capacity. Inn ing now in 1,600 tons o.' cargo, a large portion of which is iron, Hor deck rung Hush fore and aCt, excepting a short poop. The cabin accommodation is not xtensive, but is neat and cor.il'oitab'.c. As we have previously stated, tho Vanduara is in com mand of Cnpt. il. Corranco. '1 lie lirst oflicer is Mr Jocelyn: second oflicer, Mr Thomas; third oflicer, Mr JMeushtp. There is only ono ras«e.i(;cr. via., Mr Belhain. Of the pas sage Captain Corranco reports: Passed Deal on October 23. was oii' tho Lizarc. October 23, and oil' Capo Einisicrro October i"; thero'. lay becalmol for sdays; then got fresh northerly winds, and passed Madeira November 5: bed moderate N.K. trades to lOdeg. north; thens d'lys' licht hailliog winds, nnd got S.K. trades in aacg. north; crossed equator in 30de... SOuiiti. W. on November 21), 2cS days out; had moderate S.E. trades to SUdcg. south, then several (lavs light variable winds; VHSsclI Tristan da Aui'ihi'., B.C. .*>, II days out; passed lricri.i.iu of Cape in 13'cg. S. on Dec. 12.5U data ov.t; had line, steady winds from N.VV. lo 8. W'.. down to Tasmania. Jan. 3,72 days out. From there to poet had one very heavy :'.W. gale, and tho remainder of ilio time mode rnto winds from North lo N.N.VV. Whs oil' Tiriliri at 11 n.-.u. 13tb ; go: pilot 2 p.m. same day. blowing strong from S.VV. to S.S.W., 32 days "nt; anchored at powder ground 1 a.m. Hth Jan.

ARRIVAL OF THE WAIRARAPA.

The U.S.S. Co.'s s.s. Wairnrapi arrived alon_ sido of Queen-street Wharf at 7.30 this morning. She left the Company's wharf at Sydney at I.SO p.m. on the Psh, and cleared Sydney lleadb at 2 p.m. Experienced fresh E. winds on _ tho passage across, and pussed tlio Three Kings at 5.30 a.m. on tho 13th: passed the North Cape at 1 p m.. and Oape Brett at 7.30 p.m. samo day; anchored inside the Hcnds awaiting tho Health Oflicer, at ti a.m. on the 11th. Passengers:—For Auckland: Judsto Fawcctt, "Miss Fawcctt, Miss Robinson. Mr K. M. Bond, Mr J. Z'eglcr, Mr Nankwel), Mr Sh.de Brown, MraGcorge, Mi- <^-^'-"--- V-? l,lnllcnstfin M;

oji), Jliss Deacon, MrD. McPhinn.ilr VV. Beau mont, My O. P. Newcoiube, Rev. 11. Wissel, ltev. (J. Art'guy, Bishop Luck, Rev. O. Egan, Miss Ncweombe. IvFr S. Lee, Mr Wholgemutli. Mr Jas. Bell. Mr J. C. Remington, Mr .Buck, Mr H. Smith, Mr A Campbell, Mr R. Campbell, Mrs Thorpe, Mrs Hunt. Miss Hunt, Mr J. D. Brown, Mr Churchward, Mr Burgess, Mrs Buchanan, Mra D. Jones. For Gisborne: Mr P. Carey. For Napier : Miss it. Niederhaaser. For Lyttel tou: Aliss O. Scirr, MrsP.Sean'.Mrll.'turaliam. For Dunedin : Mr John Hires, Mr (J. Bremand, Mr Jerome; and IS in the steerage.

Inwards Coastwise.—Reward, fuom Mon- Ronui, with 35,000 ft timber; I'rogres3, from Whangapoua, wiih 33,000 ft timber; Waiicmata, from Mangawai, with Jl pieces kauri junk.

OtrrWAKD _ Coastwi.-'E —Progress, for Wha nuapoua; Waitcmata, for Pakiri; Tokcrau, for Tauranfea; Leo, for Jlahurangi.

Tho barque Florence Treat, arrived at Now castle from Auckland on January (i.

Tho barquo Christine, from Auckland, and barque John Knox, from Mercury Bay, arrived at Newcastle on January 7.

The brigantine Nora sailed early laat evening for the Thames, where sho will load for Bris bane.

The barquo Androklas, which was at this port a short timo since, arrived tit Shanghai from Sydney on December 2. Sho left Sj-dney on October 21.

Tho New Zealand Shipping Company's Kai koura arrived at Kio on Monday, all well. Her refrigorator was working satisfactorily, and the meat wiia in prime condition.

Tho brig Virion arrived at Sydney from Kaipara on the Gth inst.

Tho three-masted schooner Frank Guy cleared at the Customs today for Napier. She takes ooko, drain pipes, and gunpowder. Sho was loading tho latter at tho powder ground this afternoon, and will probably sail this evening.

Tho three-masted schooner Waratah goes from here to Kaipara to load timber for Sydney. Sho entered outwards at the Customs to-day.

The barquo Booh Fergus will sail for Oamaru probably to-morrow morning, there to load for Bondon. She cleared outwards at tho Customs this afternoon.

Tho B.s. Clansman arrived from Tauranga this morning. Passengers—Kov. Mr Slude, Mtss'r. James, Brabant, Hogg, Corbott, Tanner (21, and party (!),Lanmor.Clicnall, Mather,McLeod, Maxwell, Turner, Shcppard, Popplewcll, Burlinc3, Dr. Campbell, Misses Roberts, Moss, and Crump, Mrs Brabant, Misses Long and Edwards. Shu loft aguin for Whangarei at 10 o'clock.

Tho brigantine Myrtlo, which arrived at Sydney from this port on the 7th inst., had a very protracted passage of 22 days, due to tho adverse weather encountered. After leaving Russell on tho 16th ultimo, tho Myrtle ex perienced a succession of thunderstorms, with vivid lightning, rain, and squalls, until reach ing 100 miles from the New Zoaland coast, and principally contrary winds from thut time till arrival.

Shortly before the Wairarapa left Sydney, when backing into hor berth at the Company's wharf, at tho foot of Margaret-street, her bow came ia contact with the port quarter of tho etoamer ICnmernka, lying at the L.N.S. wharf, and slightly dinted the plate below tho cover ing board of tho latter vessel. Tlio damage WW. however, so slight that no repairs will re quire to bo effected.

The b.s. Te Anau. which wan detained from 5 p.m. yesterday 'waiting for the Zealandia's ar rival, left for Sydney via Russell atG o'clock this morning, with the following passengers :—Mos dnmea Thomas. Rhodes, Alexander, Hutchison, Misses Bath, Hutchison,lto3c, Messrs O'Connor, Steele. Barry. Olilivior, Hutchison, H. Davis, J. Roberts, G. Johnson, S. Kissling, Taylor, Mur doch. Jukins, J. Grice, Capt. Alexander, Major Wnlnißloy, and 5 steerage.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Oreti. s.s., Robertson, from Taranaki

DEPARTURES. Oreti, s s , Robertson, for Wanganui Douglas, s.s., Norbury, for Waitara

The s.s. Oreti at rived from Taranakl this morning In ballait. She left again at one o'clock for vVanganui with 30 tons cargo.

Tho s.s. Douglas returned last evening on ac count of tho strong brccse blowing. She left again for Waitara tliia morning.

Tho ii.s. Hawea left tho wharf for tho Bluff anchorage this morning at S o'clock touv«ait the arrival of the San Francisco Mail.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Port Chalmers, this day.—Vailed, yester day: Westland, ship, for London, Willi 500 bales wool. 2 ditto leather, 100 ditto skins. Valued at £112.170.

Lyttelton, this day.—Arrived: Arawa. from the Spit, early.

Whangarei, this day.—Arrived: Macgregor, from Auckland, 7 a.m.; Waitaki, from Auck land, 5 a. in.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star, lhi3 day. Messrs Cochrane _ Son sold to-day the library of the late Hon. W. Swainson, consist ing ot law books, Scott's Bihlo (t vols.), several volumes ot "Vanity Fair," Brougham's works, cartoons, and a few novels. Most of tho works were old, and sold at low prices.

Sewing Machines, wholesale and retail.— p. S. Chamber

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under—

Tnis Day,

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

Thursday, 15th inst.

For Waiwera, To Kapa, Warkworth, per Itoso Casov- at 10 a.m. For Gisborne. Napier, and Southern Ports, per Wairarapa. at 11 a.m. For London direct (per Arttwa from Welling ton, on 21st inst.). for letters specially ad dressed, per Wairarapa, at 11 a.m. Expocted lemrth of passngo. 45 days. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at I2.?0 p to. For Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Clansman, at

5 p.m. For Whitiangi, Upper Mill, and Tairua, per Glenelg, at 5 p.m.

Friday. 16th January

For Cowcs and Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 1,30 p.m.

For China. Japan, Continent of Kurone, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Hiicz and Brindipi (per Orient steamer), per Zealand in, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu.

S. D. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chiof Post-oflico, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Janoaby 11,11:85.

Abbott's Opera House—"Jane Shore," S p.m Oddfellows' Hall, Ponsonby-Bod go Ponsonby 7.30 p.m.

Drill Shed-City Guards, weekly drill, 7.50 p.m,

Notices to Correspondents

Mui.tcm tx Pauvo.—Tho complaint is scarcely one that can bo discussed in the press. The ventilation of such grievances would necessi tate a very considerable increase in the size of journals.

Deaths

CilUniSOX.- On January 11. at Raglan. Ann Amelia Gibbiton; in her 7">th year. Deeply regretted by nil who know her.-Sydnoy papers nlcsse copy. STAFFORD. -On 13th January. ISS.*., at Ms father's residence, corner ot l.orno nnd Wei lesloy-etrco's, George David, youngest son ol Divid mid llridgot Stafford ; aged 8 months. Tho funeral will leave his lato rosidenrx to-morrow (Thursday), at 3 p.m. Friends are invited to attend.

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

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1885.

For tho cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For tho future in tho distance, And tho good that we can do.

We have now the details of the liedis tribution of Seats Bill, introduced by Mr Gladstone on the Ist of December. Its salient features have been antici pated by cable. The division of the large -boroughs into wards returning only one member should lead those who have been agitating for a reversal of the system of single electorates already established here to reflect whether they are not pursuing a mis taken policy. The other sweeping change effected by the bill is the mergin-' of all boroughs under 15,000 inhab? tants into the adjacent counties. The county electorate, in most instances, will be named after the borough forming its centre. One member is assigned to boroughs under Tio.ooo inhabitants; between that and 165,000, two mem bers • above 165,000 a pro rata distri bution of members in single wards will be made on basis of population. Of the 166 seats for redistribution, coun ties get 96 distributed on the same one member principle as adopted in large towns, among which London secures 37, Liverpool 6, Glasgow 4, Birming ham 4, Manchester and Sheffield 3, Leeds 2. Englind leceives 6 addi tional seats, Scotland 12, and Wales and Ireland remain unaltered.

Another Good Half-year

The oldest of the New Zealand Insurance Companies holds its own in the field of com petition, and by good management was to day able to present the shareholders with a gratifying statement of accounts. A divi dend of three shillings per share, after carry ing £25,000 to tho reserve fund, proves that colonial enterprise can competo with success in the commercial world. The reputation of our insurance societies has become well established throughout Austra lasia, and no companies havo a greater hold upon public confidence, or more worthily so. The plan of adding largely on every favourable occasion to reserve funds ha"s givon these companies a position that is unassailable.

Franco Chinese Hostilities.

Later news from China, via Australia, ox plains the information communicated by cable, that 12,000 troops are being des patched from Franco with instructions to clear Tonquin of Chinese, and then to direct their attention to the task of punishing China itself. The Chinese, although invariably beaten when thoy come to closo quarters, aro harassing tho French very seriously. The French blockade of Formosa is ineffective, Chinese junks running it successfully con tinually ,and instead of lessening,tho trouble is daily increasing. China is malum' fresh lovica. At Tonquin conscripts aro being raised by tho .authorities. Near tho Great Wall of China, and in tho vicinity of Tientsin, one in every three males is being called out, and 110,000 men have been en rolled between Pekin and Tientsin. The French force, which numbors only about 7,000 men, is quite inadequate for tho work of subjugating Tonquin, and tho ap proaching rainy season is fatal to Europeans. Tho Chineso fleet, which includes two cruisers built by Arm strong, and capable of steaming 16 knots, was prejaring, at date of last advices, to attack the French fleet at For mosa. Report says it will be commanded by a German vice-admiral. It appears, therefore, that France has on hand a trouble some, apparently endless, costly, and fruit less undertaking. The despatch of rein forcements is meant as a final effort to bring the war in Tonquin to an end.

A Wellington telegram states that the plans and specifications for the first sections from each end of the North Island main trunk railway aro now in such a forward state that it is expected the Public Works Department will be in a position to invite tenders for their construction early in February, '

Tho Vanduara, a splendid vessel of 2,012 tons register, arrived from London at an early hour flu's morning, the passage having boon accomplished i" S2 days. Full par ticulars appear in our shipping column.

Tho New Zealand Timber Company havo commenced tho erection of an addition to their mill in Freeman's Bay. Tempor ary machinery will be put up there,, pend ing tho re-erection of the mill which was destroyed by firo on Saturday night. Tho business of tho Company will thus bo car ried on ns usual.

Of (ho priests who arrived in Auckland with Bishop Luck this morning, one (Rev. Father lOgan) hails from St. Augustine's Benedictine College, Rmnsgatc, England, whero ho was for eomo tune Prefect. Father Wissol is a Merman priest, who has beon for many years in America, and studied at the famous Benedictine College in Subiaco, Italy, whiio Father Areguy (Fronch) claims Buckfcot Abbey, Devon shire, as Ids (ilma muter, Uov. Father Kgan, wc understand, is c-w accomplished musician.

By the Wp.ikuto train yesterday afternoon a number of tourists from tlio Lake district camo back to Auckland, among whom were tho Governor of Sydney Gaol, Mr Mills, manager of the Union S.S. Go. for Ausl.r.ilia, and Mr Arthur Smytlic, of tho "Federal Australian," .Melbourne.

Tho stomach of the man Julio..- De.'imen, who was supposed to havo poisoned himself, was subjected yesterday by Mr loud to analytical tests, which showed (hat it con tained nvsonic Ail doubt respecting (lie cattso of death was Huts removed. The report of the inquest, on tho body will bo found on our fourth page.

Tlio caso of attempted theft atilio lire on Saturday night which wo reported yes torday was probably not tlio only essay in

that lino A party advertise-: in our columns today the loss of a locket and chain on the occasion of tho firo, and these in nil likelihood havo been snatched by some light lingered individual.

The projected now ehuroh of St. Michael, at Mangawai, will, it is hoped, bo erected boforo next, winter, Miss Tutin, of the Parsonage, Mangawai, is receiving subscriptions to the building fund, among the latest received being a donation of £1 from Messrs Thornton, Smith, and Firth.

The Auckland Riblo Society bos beon enrichod by two bequests. Tho lato Rev. William Comrie, of I'iiltokoho, loft tho Socioty £20, and tho lato Mr James Shop pud £.175.

At tho Harbour Board yesterday tho second ballot for the selection of wharfinger between tho three highest on tho polling list—vi* , Messrs Mackay, McKcn/.io, and Hatdtain, was taken. The result ivas: Mackay, f> : McKenzio, 5 ; Haultain, 2. Another ballot bct.vcon Messrs Mackay and McKcn/.io produced 7 votes for the former and 5 for tho latter. Mr Mnckny was then formally appointed wharlingcr.

Tho ferry steamor Takapuna left this morning for Co tiki Day, Waiheke, with tho teachers and scholars of the North Shore Presbyterian Sunday-school. Among thoso on board was the Rev. Mr McCallum. Preparations had been mado for n dtiy's amusement on the island, nnd it was in tended to return to North Shore about seven this evoning.

Mr Liddy, advance agent, has arrived to cjniplcto arrangement* for Mi-s Genevieve Ward, now playing to crowded houses in Wellington.

Captain Sterling, of the United States man-o'-war Iroquois, has written to tlie directors of tho Auckland Timber Company, acknowledging their letter of thanks and accompanying testimonial of ton guineas for the men of his ship. He states.howevor : "Tho offering of tho testimonial is heartily appreciated, but tho customs of our rcrvico do not admit of its acceptance, and I am therefore oonstrniiicd to decline it." Mr lloldship subsequently had an interview with Captain Sterling, when it was agreed that (ho money could not bo better applied than as a donation to tho Auckland Sailors' Home. This institution will thus rccoivo the benelit of the timely services rendered by tho gallant tars on the night of the lire.

The Mayor yesterday handed over to tho Chairman of tho Harbour Board, for sub mission to the Board at its next mcciin^, a letter he had received fiom Mr Bcntley, drawing attention to tho recent gallant rescue of life at tho Bay of Islands, and sug gesting that sonic step-! should bo taken to secured recognition of the bravery of his father-in law, Mr John Stillwoll.

The mortal remains of tho wifo of Mi- Thomas Senile, boot and sho_e.niakc_r, li; af day afternoon in tho I'resbytcrian Cemetery, whore tho obsequies were conducted in the form observed by the Spiritualists. First of all the hymn, "In tho Siveot P.yiuid- Bye," was sung, followed by tho reading of a portion of tho 23rd l.'__mlm ly Mr Ellis, who then pronounced a short address over the open grave, in tho course of which he referred to tho deceased as an affec tionate wifo .and tender mother, besides speaking of her puro and blameless life, her peaceful death, and. her unwavering belief in the .sunny land beyond tho grave. Mr Ellis next 'recited, with great feeling, Longfellow's lino poem, " Resignation," and the bouquets of [lowers which tho mounters carried with (hem having been dropped upon tho coflin, already overlaid with chaplets of Mowers, tho scrvico closed with (ho singing of another hymn—viz., "Shall we '.lather at the Diver'A A largo number of persons, both ladies and gentlemen, were present.

At tho Civil Sessions of tho Supreme Court this morning tho following cases woro called :—William Philp, Samuel Sago Bap son, and William Blu.lior v. William Downer, claim, £(51S os Od for services rendered and breach of agreement. On tho application of Mr Thco, Cooper, the case was adjourned till tho next sittings of tho Court. Tc Raihi and others v. Grice and others, claim for injunction and that a certain Crown grant be declared null and void. Mr Alexander for plaintiff; Mr E. Ileekctll for defendant. Penetana and othors v. Grice and others on a similar claim. Both were adjoined till Wednesday next,. Frederick Fox v James Scott Ingram and Walter Crawford, claim, £300, money lout. Mr Thoo. Cooper (for plaintiff) said that Mr Hogg («ho acted for defendant?) had offered a conditional confession, but ho was not in a position to accept it. Daniel Goodwin v. James Maxwell : Action for performance of agreement and conveyance of land. Mr E. Mahoney (for plaintiff) Htatcd that the caso was settled. Hudson, v. Given : Mr Theo. Cooper said that this case had been referred to tho arbitration of Mr Percy Smith, who had not yet sent in his award. He asked, therefore, that it should be allowed to stand over, which was agreed to.

An incident calculated to cause tho hair

of those who witnessed it to riso with

horror, occurred at the inquest yesterday afternoon on tho body of tho man Julius Dcnmon, who committed suicido by poison ing. Tho jury and coroner set at a long tablo, and to the right of tho coroner was the glasa from which tho deceased was supposed to havo drunk. Tho sides of tho tumbler wore still thickly coated with arsenic, whilo a large quantity of tho powder lay at tho bottom, Whilo Air Wil son was giving his cvidenco one of the jurymen who was evidently alllictcd with tho complaint-known as "hot coppers," reached forward and took the arsenic coated glass from its placo by tlio Coroner, Ho was about to fill it

from the carapo when the quick oyo of Sergeant Clarke detected tho mail's

movements. Witli a startled cry, tho Ser geant sprang forward and interposed just in timo, perhaps, to save tho man's iifo. Another moment, and ho would havo swallowed a quantity of iho arsenic sediment, and. tho best oliices of the modical gentlemen present would havo been required to save him from tho fate which

lis carelessness might havo incurred. It, is lardly necessary to add that nil thoso who

witnessed tho occurrence held him back until the Sergeant had recovered possession of tho fatal glass.

"Jane Shore " continues to be performed at tho Opera House with unabated succoss. Last night thoro was a capital houso, and tho utmost appreciation on tho part of tho audience. In tho fourth act, wherein tho

unfortunate hcroiuo is represented as famishing with hunger, spent with exer tion, and craving for roliof, tho actress gave evidonco of consielcrablo

histrionic talent. Indeed, her por- I traiture aa a wholo was ono of great skill and consistency. Mr St. Lawrence impersonated Henry Shoro with very good judgment, and spoke his lines admirably. Mr Douglas's Gloster was also a good stugo portrait. All these principal; received call;', before the curtain. Between the third and fourth acts, the orchestra playeel a choico soloction of morceaiix from

"II Trovatoro," embracing tho "Stride la Vampa," "TaccalaNotte,"tho "Anvil" and "Miserere" choruses, and the "Ah! Che Ia Morto." The last - named piece was especially wellplajed.- As usual, tie afterpiece sent the audience homo well amused. To-night the final peifotmancc of "Jane Shore" will be given, as "Clouds," a new drama,is announced for presentation tomorrow,

The Onehunga l_soroiif_.li Council met last evening, tlio Mayor (Mr J. D. Jackson) presiding. Tenders were ordered for the formation and metalling of part of Victoria street. Mr L'.uidon, having left the colony, tendered his resignation as a member, which was accepted. A memo, from tlio Town Clerk of Auokland was also read with 'reference to tho allocation of penalties im posed under tho now statute being diverted from the borough.and was referred to a com mittee for consideration. It was pointed out that tho borough not having passed by-laws with reference to these offences, tvaß not directly interested.

Mr Milncr Stephen, tho magnetic healer, gives notice of resumption of his free heal ing, after the holiday season. The night. ; ban been altered from Friday to Thursday, and to morrow night the meeting will lako plaoo in St. James's lfr.ll, Wcllingtou s'hvcl. A lecttu-oon "The Croat Healers of tho World" will precede tho exorciso of his healing powcis on poor patients, and during the ovoning a number of people , who havo been cured by Mr Stephen will dO'Cfibo tin: good done to them. As Mr Stephen must shortly leave Auckland, thoso des-irous of b-dng treated, as well as sceptic"! who wish ocular demonstration of Huso so called "miraculous''cures, should not, miss tho few remaining opportunities lcfr them. Tin; Harbour Board yesterday resolved that the wilary of the Dock Consulting En gineer 'liould commence from tin: period of his engagement, tho previous resolution on the subject being rescinded.

The advocates of "Conditional Immor tality" aro to bo oll'ercd in the forthcoming discourses, now i:i tlio press, on "Tho Problem of Problems," something to keep I hem from pom;: to sloop for some time. '.Plio.-o who havo seen Koine advanced sheets

say that these discourses are a masterly reply to tho theories concerning what is called tho unconscious elate of the dead.

Tito Christ mas number of tho " Illustrated London News" (forwarded by Mr Moars, bookseller) is quite equal to the issue of tho "Graphic." The largo chromo. represents two children fondling their canino protector. Tho statement of assets and liabilities filed by Goorgo Clinch, labourer, a bank rupt, shows; -Liabilities,£3S2 (is Gd; assetfl, £15 (furniture). The principal creditors aro A. M. Clinch, bank manager, England, .020 ; J. Clinch, merchant, London, JtTOO.

Mr Ohec-cmnn, Soorotary of the Auck land Institute, is now ongaged in a botanis, ing expedition at Mount Egmont, Tarn' naki.

The death by accident of tho poor man Ball at the gravol pit, Kcmuorn, has loft his poor wifo and family of live chililrcn en tirely unprovided for. Thoy got n few pounds from n society to bury the body, but it is all spent except 10s. This is a deserving case for the sympathy of tho Auckland public. Dr. Konderdine sends 111 in her aid,

That ugly iron box erected by the City Council nt tho junction of Queen and (Irey streots is now in a liltby condition, and has been for somo time. Would tho Sanitary Inspector send one of his men to viow the P*?.c.c- . ...

The aijnual picnic of the members of 'he Altar Society attached to St. Patrick's Cathedral took place at Mrs Bind's gardomi, Northcote, on Monday last, when a thoroughly enjoyable day was spent. Tho Vory llev. father O'Siillivan and llov. Father O'Gara, 0.5.X., visiled the grounds during the afternoon. All kinds of innocent amusements were indulged in with zest, and the young people enjoyed themselves thoroughly. To Miss Kale Sheohan is duo, in great measure, the success oi tho picnic.

To the Editor: Sir,—About a year ago tho residents in Curran-street sent a re spectful petition lo tho Council praying that something be done to tlio street in the way of what is technically known as forma tion. The Council replied that nothing could bo done until tho levels wore fixed.

A year has olap?cd and no levels, and I now observe that tho further fixing of levels in Ponsonby haa ceased. 1 prctumo (.'■arrnn-streot is to remain in its present horrible condition. There is no other street in I'onsonby having such a good class of houses, yet it is only a few near tho top Ih at you can reach with safety ', the others have no! a good dog track lead 11J past them. The street would be a disgrace to n mining village, an.l yet its rateable valuo U i_Ao,_Oo. Our nearest representative

would be of somo life to his district if ho would talk Curran street. —I am, &c, A llrsiiiKSC.

From a privnto letter dated (Ireymouth,

.January . r)th, it would appear that the Louise Crawford Company has gono to dono vorywoll at first, but tWoiigi/ono1 o. the nude members of tlio Company gotting drunk, and not appearing for two nights, business got bad. Miss Crawford shipped to Wellington, leaving salaries unpaid, but promised to send money from tho Empire City. -Most of tho Con.pany, several of whom wore engaged in Auckland, are quifco penniless, and tho writer of tho letter nnd two others wero to tramp overland from Groymoutli to Christehurch, where they hoped to get something to do.

An almost complete skeleton of a moa is reported ns having boen found near Mota kaiia last week. The wind, acting on t'io sand-hills, uncovered a number of bones, in cluding one of unu.«nal length, whioh at tracted somo attention. This discovery led to a careful search, with tho result'that

about It yards distant woro found the bend, one complete leg, and a number of smaller bones of n bird which must havo

stood at least 7 feet in height. Tho bones will probably be forwarded hero for public inspection,

To the F.ditor : Sir,—l notico that iho t.'rammar School authorities arc advertising their new term, but thero is no mention of the usual evening classes, I sincerely trust that it is not intended to deprive tho young men of tho city who havo no other means of improving their education. Tho individual members of tho Board aro gonllemen who one would imagine should havo the interests at heart of those who havo not had the privileges of an early education, but who have a strong desire to improve. If any thing like liberal inducements wero offered to intending students.thoro would surely be a largo response. If tho nbovomontioned body do not intend to continue these classes it is to be hoped that less responsible per son will organiso evening classes in such subjects as arithmetic, English, Latin, French, &c.—Yours, &c., Veritas,

At tho inquest on the body of Mr John James yesterday afternoon, but littlo that has not been already published was elicited. The circumstances of tho accident wero do tailed by MrC. F. James, son of tho de ceased, who also doposed that his father's ago was G.'J years : that he had always en joyed fair health, and had had no regular medical attendant. Dr. Dawson, who had made a -post mortem of the remains, doposed that ho found tho body much discoloured. He first opened the head, and found a good deal of congestion of tho scalp, and" tho membranes of the brain also congested, and between the membranes and the brain there was a large quantity of scrum. Tho vessels of tho brain were congested and full of blood. Tho lefi: eye was quito as much swollen as on tho previous day, and tho whole of tho face was greatly pulled. All the organs of tho body except the right lung and left kidnoy wero healthy, The right lung showed symptoms of old pleuritic adhesion, and there was conjestion of the loft kidncss. Ho found a small cut on tho loft hand, and a slight abrasion on tho left kneo. His opinion was that tlio deceased died from serous apoplexy, which may havo been accelerated by a fall. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with tho medical testimony.

The Mutual Assuranco Society of Vio toria havo opened their oflices at tho new promises lately acquired by them next to T. and S. Morrin and Co.'s, in Queen-street. The site is one of the most commanding in Auokland, and sinoo tho alterations havo been carried out the building presents a striking yet beautiful appearance. Tho •substantial stono block of three stories in height is surmounted by a group of allegorical statuary, and on tho front tho name of tho Society is painted in bold characters. The ground floor of the building is occupied by Mr Atkins, draper, and tho second story by tho Society's offices, whilo the top floor is to let. Tho suite, consisting of public ollico, board-room, and manager's oflice, is beautifully finished, and will be found very commodious. Tho alterations which wore planned by Mr Bait-ley, architect, havo been efficiently carried out by Mr A. G. Heed, and tho result is an ornament to our main street, and a credit to the Society and its able 'o-;al manager, Mr T. P. Edmonds. Tho Mutual Assurance Society of Viotoria, though but recently introduced here, has been in e-'htenee for 15 years, and is ono of the societies approved by the Government of Victoria for tho insurance of members of tho Civil Service. No bettor evidence than this could bo given of the standing and reputation of the Society where it is best known. Since tho intro duction of tho Society into New Zealand tho result of its operations has been so satis factory that tho obtaining of these large and costly promises was necessary. The local directors are Mr B. C. Barstow, Mr D, B. Cruickshank, and Mr E. Mitchelson, late Minister for Public Works, , :■ —

Samuol Jone3, being of unsound mind, was sent to tho Lunatic Asylum this after noon on tho medical authority of Drs. Mc- Mullon and Walker.

At the forthcoming Colonial Firo Brigade contest at Dunedin, 19 fire brigades will bo represented by teams. The Auckland team, whoeo names wo published yesterday, leave for the South on Thursday.

The second carbine match was fired off yesterday, under the direction of Captain LoUoy. Tho following were tho prizo win ners ;—P. O. Sculler (Navals), 30 ; Seaman Thompson (Navals), 30 ; Gunners Doughty and Webster (Artillery), 33 each. Tlio pri;;c3 rango from £2 to .€1 3s Sd.

Tlio congregation of St. David's, at its annual meeting last night, unanimously agreed to add £50 to the stipend of tho Rev. T. McKenzio Fraser, and (with only one dissentient) to adopt "Church Praise" as their future hymn-book. Tho receipts^for tlio year wero shown to have exceeded £700, including collections, £,'154 ; seat rents, £92; missions, £10; liquidation of Church debt, £202. Tho balance after expendi ture was £1 lis. Tho following were added to the Committee of Management:—Messrs Keid, Given, McKenzic, Robertson, 8011, Taylor and Carnnchan. Mossrs Angus and Pattorson wero choson as oldors to fill tho vacancy caused by tho deatli of Mr David eon, and to increase the number from four to five. Messrs Angus and Porter woro also appointed Church Trustees.

Tho molancholy monotony of tho proceed ings at tho inquest in Glccson's Hotel yes terday afternoon was relieved by an inci dent of an amusing character. Several littlo toddlors wero playing on tho pathway outside t'ho window, and their childish prattle disturbed the Coroner and witness, and diverted the attention of the jurymen. Hitch contempt of court could not bo tolerated for a moment, and Sergeant Clarko proceeded to tlio window and bockoncd to the children to depart. Thoy had not, however, reached mi ago at which they might bo ablo to appreciate tho dread majesty of tho law, and thoy lingered longingly around tho place. The annoyed sergeant repeated his mandate, when a defiant littlo maiden of something liko four summers stepped for ward from hor group of playmates and re tortod—" We'll go if you givo us a penny." Coroner and jury smiled involuntarily, while Constablo Macky was despatched to effect tho removal of the children. Ho succeeded, nnd it is scarcely necessary to add that, they got the ponny.

Professor Hugo, an able physiognomist and popular lecturer on that science, has arrived in Auckland, after a tour embracing nearly tho wholo of the colony. He opens his course of lecturos in the Temperance Hall on Friday exoning next. Professor Hugo, according to reports in tho Southern press, is an attractive exponont of the scionce named, which he illustrates by means of casts, charts, diagrams, and per sonal delineations of character.

A meeting of the Parnell Cricket Club will bo held in tho Presbyterian School-room, Parnell, tomorrow (Thursday) evening, at 7.30 o'clock.

Tho sixth excursion of the Auckland Pithing Club will be onSa'urdny ncitt, the 17th iip.l_.nt, otarting at tno uuiial hour. The third nnd Inst, competition for Mr Aitken's prize will b.: decided on Saturday. Members are requested not to bring children on this occasion.

Wo inspected to day n very handsome collection of Japanese goods which is to be dis posed of by auciion at Mossrs E. Nt d A. Isaac*' mart to-morrow, tho sale commencing nt II a.in. The collection Includes several grand specimens of gold and silver-embroidered draporics, which alone aro woithy of spcciul attention. The lacoucred ware is also well chosen, and comprises brackets, cur«-boxe3, tea-trays. Sec, and also seven tier whatnots, Thero are also some pretty pieces ot A wage ware in tea-sets, vases, umbrella Btandß; und also Ania'i waro in a variety of tueful and ornamental articles. Several lire-screens in peacocks feathers aro llkowiec to be Included in the »lie : also walking-sticks, fan", and many other articles toonumcrous to mention.

Tl.o conversazione to bo held in tho Choral Hall on Thursday and Friday, in connection with the Baptist Church, in aid of tho building fund, promises to be a great succefs. During both evenings Rev. J. S. Hill at intervals will give limelight exhibitions in the largo Bido rooms. Tho Bcresford-strect Church choir Monsrs Bnrtley and Hannken, and othor friends, will givoßonicchoicomusicalselcctions, Oncof tho features will be a Christmas tro. Indcn with a chtico lot of goods, ticketed. Sir Josiah Martin, Mr U. Blnmfiold, nnd other friends havo lent a number of pictures and photo graphic views, cte. A very amusing and novel entertainment is to bo hold in tho sido room. The refreshment stall and rooms will bo f)i cially fittod up, and mado cicecdingly a'tractive. Donations of tho most liberal kind have been glvon to this stall by many members of tho church and congregation. Everything postiblo has, in fact, been dene to inako the con versazione well worth patronising, ar.tl the object is a good one.

UNKNOWN.

Thomas Barkox, tho woll known water man, was passing Shelly Beach, Ponsonby, about 8.30 this morning, when ho fou_sd tho dead body of a man quite naked floating in tho water. Ho took the body into his boat, and handed it over to tho water polico at Queen-street Wharf. Thence it was conveyod to tho Morgue, being un identified, to there await further pro ceedings. Tho body had only been in the wator a short timo, probably about two hours, and is most likely that of somo un fortunato bather, who had met with a mis hap while in the water off Shelly Beach this morning, Tho body is that of a man about •ff) yoars of ago, sft. s_in. in Height, slender build, fair complexion, hazel eyes, grey hair, whiskers and moustache, and two front teeth are missing from the lower jaw. Tho body was identified late this after noon as that of John Henry Benjamin Foreman, a resident of Ponsonby, 53 years of ago. lie was formerly employed as gardener by tho City Council, nnd was seen alive between ltnd2p.m. yesterday. Deceased leavos a wifo, from whom he has lived separate for the last 19 years. An inquest will bo held to-morrow.

TABLE TALK

Last night of "Jane Shore." The Premier goes to Wellington shortly. Father Jifoptuno's favourito game—Pitch and toss.

Gold has beon discovered near Kihikihi. Sir John Hall goes back to England by the Tongariro.

The Governor is expected to visit West land to inspect the harbour works.

Sir Julius Vogel is to be invited to visit Te Aroha Hot Springs.

A carpenter named Miller has made an unsuccessful attempt to poison himself at Gisborne.

There was a heavy thunderstorm, with rain and hail, at Blenheim yesterday. "Soled again," remarked tho cobbler, as he repaired an old pair of boots. Many a man gots a roputation of being a knowing man who is simply an owing man. Tho railway freight on cheese from Hamil ton to Auckland is £1 4s Cd per ton, not nearly £5, as our Waikato correspondent alleged.

It is reported that Prince Henrick, second son of tho Emperor of Gormany, will bo appointed ruler of the Congo.

Overheard at the Waitemata coiner:— " D'yo u&e glasses ?" "Yes." "I've never scon them over your noso." "No ; I uso them under my nose." £•

Tho convocation of tho University of New Zoaland opened its session at Dunedin yes terday. There wero ten membors present, and Mr T. S, Foster, M.A., Christehurch, presided.

Tho London "Times" considers that weakness has boon shown by tho Gladstono Cabinet in its foreign and colonial policy, and suggests that tho timo has arrived for a change of tho personnel of the Government.

"Granny" has just discovered that there is a book stall at, Auckland Railway Station, or rather she thinks there is ■« about to be " such a useful institution established. Fact is, a book-slall has been there for over a year, and fresh tenders aro just being called for.

Tho Salvationists at Narracoote, South Australia, whilst holding a procession re cently, wero attacked by about 300 per sons. A scrimmage ensued, the Army being severely mauled. One fomale had several ribs broken, ank others were more or less injured.

The report of the Boyal Commission on the unemployed question in Christehurch has been received by the Government. A large mass of evidence has been takon, but tho report itself is said to be informal, and will bo sent back to the Commissioners to bo set right.

Tho Melbourno bootmakers' striko con tinues ; a proposed conference between tho employers and employed having fallen through. Some of the men aro getting employment at other trades, but the great bulk are supported in idleness by trade societies.

Would not our Auckland boys like to go to Nelson ? The following tempting notfee has been appearing for some timo in a Nelson paper:—" Wanted 100 boys from 12 to 15 years of ago, with catapults, to destroy small birds—paroquets, blackbirds, linnets, larks, goldfinches, and sparrows. The first five kinds of the above at Id each, and sparrows at Scriptural rate, viz., three for a farthing, and no accounts kept. ' A small boy can easily earn from Ss to 10s a day, if a good shot. Ammunition found. Free lunch daily at 12 o'clock,"

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Si'DSiiy, January 9. There is very littlo political nows. Mem bers ot the Ministry are visiting different parts of the country. Tho Treasurer at Miama stated that tho revenue returns exceeded the most sanguine expectations, and that tho revenue for the current year would roach to eight millions.

Tho Attorney-General has bad a long in terview with Mr Griffith on tho annexation question, but Government wilt wait advices irom Home before taking further steps. A suggestion has been made to the Trea surer to disburse live or six thousand pounds of public money in sending tele grams to the English newspapers, and tho suggestion has been most favourably ro ceived, the Treasure," having promised to submit it to the Cabinet.

llauluu, Beach, and Clifford are now in active training 011 the Paramatta River. Tho weather has been very hot, with but little rain, and some parts of tho country aro in a very bad state. A " Gazette " notice states that the in troduction of sheep from New Zealand is prohibited for twelve months, and that no cal'lc, &c, arc to be imported from any place outside of tho Australian colonies for a period of t\i olvo months from Ist February next.

A mooting is called lo dc-ido upon tho best steps to bo taken to express ap preciation of the courtesy and hospitality of Commodore Erekino and tho officers of If.M.S. Nelson. Tho troopship Tamar, with relief crews, will arrive on Sunday.

No further cases of small-pox are re ported, nnd tho patients in quarantine are doing well

Mklhouiixk, January 9,

Tho Australian Frozen Meat, Company has arranged for a new freight contract with tho Orient Company at a rato reduced from 2d to Ud per lb. Tho service has taken steps to promote a conference, to be held in Melbourne in a fortnight's timo. All Promiers have been invited to attend. Blackburne, chess player, played eight games blindfold, winning five and three being drawn. H. T. Corum, of Kegistrar'General's Department, has been appointed Secretary to the Public Service Board.

Messrs Berry and Langridgo havo gono to Tasmania to sue if it is possible that mutual tariff rates can bo agreed upon,

THE ANNEXATION AGITATION.

Public Meetlng3 iv Victoria,

[BY CABLE.—CO-PyRIOHT.]

MEUSOUKNU, this day, At crowded meetings which have beon held at Geelong, Sandhurst, and other towns in this colony, resolutions have been passed similar to those adopted at the meetings held in the Town Hall in this city and at Ballarat, urging the annexation by Groat Britain of the Western Pacific Islands, and advocating tho removal of Lord Derby from office.

English Press Opinions.

London, January 0,

The Press are unanimous in condemning the action of Bail Derby, but the majority of the newspapers refer in favourable terms to the action of New Soutli Wales over the annexation. The " Daily News " says that tho lion. J. Service's despatch to the Agent- General was incautious and hasty; the " Daily Chronicle" expresses tho opinion that if the Australian colonies are resolute it will be impossible for Germany to main tain her claim to a portion of Aew Guinea. Tho " Spectator " approves of tho cession of the hew Hebrides to France, provided tho Reoidivistcs Bill i.s withdrawn. Tho "Standard" insists that tlio negotiations between the British and German Govern ments with reference to Pacific annoxation should bo published.

Tho Briti?h Cabinet Divided

Tho memboi's of tho Cabinet havo been specially summoned, at the request of Karl Derby, to consider the whole rjrestion of annexation in tho Pacific.

The "Times" this morning states that the Cabinet is undecided and divided in its opinion with respect to the question of the French and German annexation in the Pacific. Tho sumo paper states that if Parliament were sitting a vote of consurc would probably be passed on Government — _.- a:— T.„„i;_-,„. ■.„,! _A.,l°-a Earl Derby to resign his position as Colonial Secrotaiy. France and the Now Hebrides. Tho " Daily Telegraph " says that the report as to negotiations between the British and French Governments for the cession «f New Hebrides i 3 unfounded, and that France docs not intend to interfere with the New Hebrides. Both the "Pall Mall Gazette" and the "Morning Post" protest against the cession of the New Hebrides to France. Suggested Anglo-German Exchange. Prince Bismarck is reported to be favour able to the suggested exchange oy the British Government of Heligoland to Germany for New Guinea.

POLICE COURT-This Day.

(Before 11. G. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M.) Drunkenness.—Three persona pleaded guilty, and were subjected to the penalty.

Unruly.—Martin —estrange was charged with misbehaving himself iii Durham-street last night.—Prisoner was flnod 5s and costs.

Breach of Police Oi<ken«E3 act.—Alex ander Watson wa. charged with using indccor.t language at the bar of the Hohson Hotel on the 31st inst.—John Stuart Milne, lessee of the Ilohson Hotel, deposed that prisoner came into his hotel about one o'clock. He was tho worse for liquor and con seouontly ho refused to servo him. He becamo abusive and struck a man. lie sent for the police. Constable O'Brien arretted biiu. — His worship saicj there was no excuse for such con duct. Ho could not impose ii lino. Ono month's irnpiisonment with hard labour. The Shootino Case.-John Brown was again brought no on a charge of feloniously shooting Thomas Brown with a pistol loaded with powder nnd shot.— Bergcant Pratt said he had received information from the Hospital stating the in jured man was unablo to appear in Court. Ho was getting on favourably.—The prisoner was remanded until Friday.

Damaging Trees.—John Angus and Edward White were called upon to answer a summons charging thorn with destroying valuable trees in the Domain on tho 21th December.—De fendants did not appear.—Constables Dews and Graham proved the charge. The men wero de tected in tho act of carrying away the trees at 5.20 a.m., the day beforo Christmas Day.—Re manded for Mr Goldie'3 estimate 01" damage. A Sailor's Wife.—George Stevens, a sea man, was charged witli failing to contributo towards the support 0" his two children.—Mrs Stevens gave a harrowing account 0* her wrongs. She was a widow, but was foolish enough to marry defendant, and she hud had six years of trouble. His wages were £8 per month.—His Worship, after questioning defen dant as to hi 3 position, ordered him to pay 10s a week towards the support of his children.

Alleged Larceny.-James Fraser, charged wiih larceny of t«o register grates, vuluo £5, tho property of Thomas S. Jackson, on the Sth inst., wus remanded until to-morrow for the ap pearance of witness.

Stealing a Horse.—John Thomas White was charged with larceny as a bailee ot a mare, saddle, and bridle, value £IS, on tho Sth inst., tho propoity of Francis Harvey.— Sergeant Pratt conducted tho case.—Francis Harvey deposed that ho was a carrier, living at Mount Smart. Knew prisoner, who had stayed at his house for 11 week. Hu left on the 6th inst. Prisoner was in the employ of Mr Booth, of tho Auckland Dairy Company. He deßired prosecutor to lend him a horse, saddle, and bridle, to go and see his employer at Ma ngere, for a settlement. Ho promised to be back the Bame day. He lent him the horse, etc.. but prisoner di<i"not return as he had promised to do. Had notseen his propci ty until to day outside the Court.—James Harvey, son of tho last witnos". corroborated,andident l\- dthehorsc,sadd!e,and bridle as the property of h's father. He made inquiries on the 7th, and found tho animal in the possession of Mr Bucklnnd, at Rcrnucra.— Alfred Buekland, junr., auctioneer, deposed that prisoner came to the solo yards, Iteinuora, on tho (ith inst., and offered the maro. Kiddle, and bridle for salo. He bought them for £5, the price asked. Prisoner said his mare had thrown him off, aud ho would not ride her again. He Raid ho had nurchasodtho maro in tho Waikato. This wan the case for the prose:ution.-The depositions were then read over, and prieoncr, who reserved his defence, was fully committee! for trial at the noxt criminal tunings of tlio Supreme (..'ourt. 1 his was all the businci s.

Remember This.

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CABLEGRAMS

(PY CABLK— COPYRIGHT). Franco and China.-Tiio French Distur ances. Ho.nokosci, January 12. -Telegrams havo been received hero announcing that a serious anti-French agitation has been fomented in Cambodia, and that the inhabi- , tants aro displaying great hostility., A body of French troops havo been despatched from Saigon, '.ho capital of Cochin China, to quell tho disturbance and restore order. The Kai-oura's Mail. London, January 12.—Tho R.M.S. Kai koura, with the homeward New Zealand mails, dated December 21, arrived at Rio de Janeiro on Saturday. Her cargo of frozen meat was in good order. Frozen Meat. London, January 12.—Tho examination of tho cargo of frozen moat ex the Dorunda shows v portion to bo bad, owing to pre matura fioczing.

Market Koports.

Lonixin, January 12.—New Zealand securit'es are unchanged. Copra has fallen 5s per ton. Sydney sun dried is now worth £15 10s. Leather : Best Australian sides are Hid- Wool : The market continues quiet. Arrivals to date for next auction now amount to 188,000 bales. Australian tallow : Average quality beef is 31s ; ditto mutton, 34s (id. London, January 13.—Tho death is an nounced of Mr Patrick J. Smyth, M.P. for Tipporary. (Received January 14th—12.50 p.m.) Sydnky, this day.—Arrived, yesterday afternoon : Ringarooma, from Auckland. Sir Dalley on Now Guinea Annexation.

In tho eourso of his speech last night, the Hon. W. B. Dalley, Attorney-General, defended tho position of the Government in relation to the Now Guinea annexation, anel said it was difficult to determine whether the impudence or tho absurdity of tho request that tho Imponal Government should protest against German annexation

was the greater

MINING NEWS.

(IJY TELEGRAm—OWN CORRESX'OSHEST.)

Thames, this day. Caledosiax.— The cross cut in JNo. 3 level towards tho Red Queen section is advancing with great rapidity through favourable country, and the reef should be intersected within the next 70 feet. A number of quartz stringers now occupy the face. Cambria.—Twenty stampers aro regu larly supplied with crushing'stuff, and 80 loacls reduced during List week yieleled K740Z3. amalgam.

BlitCillT Smilk.—Crushing will be com menced at the Herald battery on Thursday or Friday.

THE HOBSON-STREET WHARF

In presenting the report from tho Engineer on the Jlobson-strcet Wharf (published in our last issue) re signs of distress at this Wharf, the Chairman remarked that tho matter wa3 important, nndj required to bo dealt with as soon as possible. He sug gested that they should get an independent engineering report upon the matter, as ho understood tiio affair was more serious than tho former slip of a similar kind in Customs-street. It was agreed, upon the suggestion of the Mayor, to re quest tho two Dock engineers to meet tho Board and Mr McDonald at the wharf in question at 11 o'clock to-morrow morning. Mr Devore remarked that months ago the contractor warned the Engineer that the thing which had just happened in connection with the wharf would be sure to come to pass. The Com mittee, consisting of tho Chairman of the Board (Mr Graves Aickin), and Messrs J.jM. Clark, D. H. McKcnzie, W. 11. Waddel (Mayor), T. Morrin, and M. Niccol, visited the breastwork at 11 o'clock to-day. They were accompanied by Messrs Errington and Ware, dock engineers, and Mr D. G. McDonald, engineer to the Board. After inspecting the breastwork, which was _«»a *• t.«vo bulged x, P vraid ot 100 feet, a resolution was arrived at that a joint report bo prepared bp Messrs Errington and Ware and a report by Mr McDonald, both reports to be submitted to the meeting of the Board on Tuesday next.

THE ANNUAL REGATTA

At a meeting of the Auckland Regatta Committee held last evening, further dis cussion took place with reference to the sailing of yachts by professionals, and it was agreed that the previous resolution should be adhered to. This is to the effect that all yachts shall be manned by owners or amateurs, only one paid man to be allowed with each yacht; such professional is not to steer. Captain J. McKenzie was appointed starter, and Mr M. Niccol umpire; Mr D. Oxley judge for the rowing races, and Mr il. Parker judge for the sail ing races.

It is understood that Hearn and others of tho Dolly \"arden crew who are coming up from Wellington are to row with Smith and others, from tho Ponsonby Rowing Club, in tho new boat which Clare is now build ing for Mr J. B. Morpeth,

Warbrick has two new whaleboats in his shed—one for the.Wairca crew, which will be differently constituted as compared with last year's crew, and another for a private party, to be manned principally by representatives of tho North Shore. This latter crew will comprise Messrs Mc- Lean, Wells, Wynyard, T. O'Connor, and others. Tho two boats are very much alike and appear faster than any previously turned out of tho same shed.

SPORTING NEWS.

The following weights for the Wanganui Cup, 21 miles, wero declared last night :— stlb stlb July 9 0 S-irßedivere ..7 3 Leonora .. .. 813 Clogs .. ..73 Salvage .. .. Sl2 Mokoia .. ..7 2 Tho Dauphin .. 8 7 Armourer.. .. 72 BlackHoso ..8 5 Bayard .. ..7 2 Tigredia .. ..8 0 Buzzard .. ..7 0 Fusilier .. .. 713 Wilberforco .. GlO Fore-runner .. 712 Laurel .. ..6 10 Speculation .. 7 S Moolia .. .. 610 Normanby ..7 7 Ahua .. ..6 6 TiinWhiffifir ..7 6 Titokowaru ..CO

Onehunga Summer Meeting.

The following handicaps have beon de clared : —

Publicans' Purse Handicap.—Fishwoman, Sst 101b; .Mitrailleuse, Sat. 21b; Fishgirl, B*t; Kalo, 7st 121b; Linda, 7st lOib; Victoria, 7st 21b; Mystery, ?Ht; Bryan O'Lynu, 7st; Azim, (ist 101b; Alaric, Gst 71b.

Totalisator Cup Handicap.—Mitrailleuse, DstlOlb; Victoria, Bst7lb; Mignonette, Oat 71b. Luna was omitted from the Maiden Pla'.e.

TELEGRAMS.

WoonviLLK, this day.—lion. Mr Bal lance was entertained at a banquet yester day. In tho course of his speech he justified the action of Government in regard to their annexation policy, and spoke hope fully of the soccess of tho native adminis tration. He expressed his determination to push on the settlement of land by small farmers, and urged moderation in expendi ture in connection with tho defence of the colony.

Di'NEmif, this day.—The monthly gold escort brought down last night a total value of £30,000.

The house of H. Marks, at Lawrence, was burnt down last night. The building was insured for £125, and the effects for £75, in the National Office.

Dunedin, this day.—The four cottages at Selwyn which woro burned yesterday morning were insured for £730 in the Standard, Tho iiro was accidental. Owing to the strong wii d, the buildings, which wero detached, could not bo saved.

Port Chalmers, this day.—The stern frame for tho Felham was completed ready for ihipment and inspected on Saturday by Mr Srarrcir, wbo pron-.tn.rd the work

most satisfactory.

Concrete paths and yards ensure perfect drainage and banish iirasi, tlust. and weeds The cost, is small, the comfort jjreat. (.'orcrelehuiM ings, foundations, roluiuiiij; ai.d „-,;t,:uu wa'A tanks, etc., are eheup. Estimates aud circulars explaining treatment supplied free to thoso using our lime; refrcnoes given to conereto workers. On sale, hydraulic and other limes bricks, sand, cement, pipes.etc. Our trado beine large, wo pan guarantoe good fresh lime. All Mahurangi limes are not alike.-John Wilson and Co., 70, Queen-street. Office and Yard- Cuetoma and Hobson Btreets,-iA_ yt.l

ALLEGED LIBEL AND SLANDER.

|.A Clergyman's Grievance. -.-'cHjH| ! £1,2)0 Damages *• il Tin; Civil Sessions of the g, m .„ ' *•§___ were opened this morning before Hi Gillies, with the trial of a ohaSS i and slander preferred by tho Key tfj*S James Mace Humphreys (clergymnw Church of England) against CapSl of thoship Hermione, now in harbomA1. ing the determination of tho caSj_l sailing for London. .r|fl i^Vff Ugl J MmVM U- aPP°are<J L| plaintiff, and Mr Edwin lleskethi• _ defendant. M The twelve good men and irmM been duly sworn in, Mr Campbell.Bß proceeding to open the case t/i'-^f pointed out that in parag^l!* defendant's amended statement of i r I he had added a plea of justification]) el given notice that he required, mS ticulara upon this point, and as_H_ not been supplied, he asked now' _*_ plea should be struck out. ~i Mr Heskoth replied that tho ___j| statement of defence was in conseijiS an amended statement of claim ]____ particulars had been furnished bothHl day and yesterday. °W His Honor said that ho was not «__ 3 any rule requiring particulars toiwa as asked for hero, where the plea mm to be true in substance and fact Mr Campbell then opened the w stating that if was an action for __,] slander, brought by the llev. T-:f_fl Humphreys, of tho Reformed _J1 Church of England, against -fES Roberts, of tho ship HermioneA^ between Auckland and London, UjM bell then went on to read the'statßteJ claim. -A'TSBI His Honor questioned whether '{&} ment that a man was not fitted for:lnJ3 tion could bo held to be slander, __if ordinary charge. , \ Mr Campbell thought that a_n_| spoken in disparagement of anothet_! bo slander if they were followed W_\ damage. The learned gentleman 4. seating that his client claimed £2iSQS for tho libel contained in the« graph of the statement of claim, antfiy damages for the slander containiM sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninlfffi graphs of the same claim, to define slander as anything' \m to the eye-either words printed on* the exhibition of a picture, effigy, 0 r& false and unprivileged represett^ tending to hold up a person to haftejS obloquy, and causing him to be shtijiii his fellows. Libel, on thecantratyrjfc to be published. The oth paragrajSj statement of claim charged the'cSSi with causing an effigy representMlj plaintiff to be carried about the dei£§ vessel, and subsequently hung a_f&si arm. The 6th, 7th, Sth and 9th;l& tho defendant with telling various » a that plaintiff, was unfit to be a fig tho Oth paragraph also alleging*!! defendant had told Bishop Co™i;j plaintiff was a fighter, svearo,.) gambler. In his plea tho iHaJ denied (1) that plaintiff was-a?* man, and (2) that thote waajita body as the Reformed Episcopal Cbi Both charges could be easily dis^ In fact, he had in his hand a-iij» Whitnker's Almanac, naming thelites Episcopal Church amongst the rejiji sects of England. Having careful.;* through tho various paragraphs oil statements, Mr Campbell passed .5$ tail tho facts of his case, and baBS! first witness, who was the plaintiSH Thomas James Mace HumphM^ .posed : I was a minister of the.'Baai Episcopal Church of England, .ojllj known as theCountoss of Huntingdon'fJ nexion. I was properly qualified, Jul my letters of ordination as deacon,:^ license to the charge of Mill-street,oi Leamington, the former signed by'lS Sugden, and tho othor by BishopflliS son. (Letters and license prodiies! a prayor-book of the Reformed;Jj_| Church.) I held a charge at Leabjii and left London for New Zealand I 12th July, 18S3, by the sKS mione, and arrived on tho 154 October of tho same year.;..1. defendant was master of that vestd am a married man and have a _&§} three children. My wife and t«ffi|| accompanied me. The owners oraii requested mo to act as chaplain pa Is and I consented to do so. Mv'jS money was reduced in consideration!! and I was allotted the best cabffl saloon, although a second-class pa® I conducted service on board _ijj| I Sundays out of 13. The eer\<e_Sj early part of tho voyage were,cßffl on the poop, and during ffi|| part of the voyage on the , hatch. On one of the two Sundawi I did not officiate the Rev. Griffitjjl conducted service in the steerage,?!! tho other Sunday there was no serviSj wero then off the coast, and in, _W& being wrecked. lam a Blue Ribb||j and during the voyage I induced 'Sjjjfj sailors and passengers to join in _S| ment. At one stage of the vqyijl littlo girl came into the cabin andrfffl my effigy was being carried about ;m| I went on deck, and saw the 'em the foot of tho stairs leading to thl! The defendant was on the starboards the poop, talking to a passenger! MissLunn. He was laughing andS at it as he pointed it out. The eflSl an albatross's foot on its breast, and EM the sailors were singing " Quaok,i| The albatross's foot was identified™ as it belonged to a bird whioh I hadS! The effigy had also on a college caff piece of blue ribbon, while the liiffl myself was striking and uumistii They had put a painted _6ard on ifc# had been accustomed to wear a|j| college cap when conducting set™ am a graduate of Durham G# Cambridge, and an associate oi ii College, London. I saw no more' 6! effigy then. My wife burst into.tojW I took her downstairs. During the ■ I had told defendant that I inteb^M Dr. Cowio with a view to gettinj[*3i work under him, and that I intentM pursue my occupation as a sohooOT under the Board of Education. Att*j fendant inforjped me that he kni_v|f spector-General of Schools veryal|l the 18th of October, when re_o?|| luggage from the ship, I sawthe^csw and told him I had come to:;s»J||| bye." Defendant said, "Well, 'IiSM reys, wo haven't hit it off Q.|fH but let us part as Christians." I'»S« several times after that, bufc"Jj||| avoidedme. On November 261h, 185.1,r when the vossel had hauled iutotlM| the defendant came to me oh'^ffl and grossly insulted me. . Ho-a|o^H tome, "Why did you not briji£)*c*J wife ashore?" On arrival in;.Affiil wrote to the Minister of Educations*?! lington for employment. I also*? employment from tho Auckland Bon* Education, and called upon Bisiwll On the Sth November I got efflpMl from tho Board of Education, H December 12th they sent me a letter W they would require my services so IH than the 31st. Tho Inspector urfa||| that this action was taken in conseqatw the report of the Head-master oI H East School, wherein I was eng _MW the Head-master told mo that he IjMjj! reported upon me at that titne||§||! reason for dismissal was assigru I <-c- ' tho 22nd October—a week aftei 1 u*l *' I applied to tho Bishop for e™f4^ Ho replied that ho had no post vacsil; that time suitable'for a married s* saw him several other time*, t»H occasion boing the 25th of di"* ISS4, and after the 21st of Mar%J this latter occasion I pressed m employment, stating that I _*'%& five months in the coloay. The W_ then remarking, "Well, Mr H"Bsg| must bo frank with you,'' told me W, the day after the arrival.of the Sim in port a person had called uponhittfflj from the ship, and told him swearer, gambler, and fighter, anil |H be a minister. He also saw' H I person was an old settler,and < i,,! _ ( ', not then in the colony. I asked npj he had not told me sooner, and he ii*Pjj "It is a very delicate matter'}®™ to a man about, and I should Jiffljß told you now had it not wffi| Mrs Cowio." I said that if he had W» sooner I could havo summon** H^ Roberts and his officers befoM'brtSH futed the slander, but as tn9..P^^ had now gone into tho country>t3H| difficult matter to do. Howover, 1 |B| I would get testimonials signed wm character. I accordingly P r?ca,jS_.. testimonials, and submitted. UgSH him during April. He then H me that he had tried to obtain: Warn that they cotiid give me nothingi^| d quence of the slanders. Since nRJSffI ' Aucklandlhave been most cttre^f|H by the clergy in conseqnea<*Sß| have, had no employment smw ' JAA and I havo only earned £10 during M . months I have been in the coW^f this action primarily for the .ra|| clearing my reputation. I aW^,_H| the Bishop of Kelson for employ^S?! subsequently, in oonsequenwoia^ j

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, .JANUARY 14, 18S5



IVfl"- MILNER STEPHEN will receive i Avt Patients at his New Consultation Room", Somerville's Buildings. VULCAN LANI3, after New Year's Day from 10 till n o clock. DR. HAINES, who leaves for England on the 20th inst., requests that all Claims against him be furnished, and that all amounts owing be paid on or before the aboro date. PURCHASERS should TWO caution, else they will havo a counterfeit article palmed on them 03 Worm's SciiN'Ai'i'a. IVTR" B. HOMBERG, Professor of Music, JL»JL Upper Pitt-st. (opposito Public Baths}. -VTOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. ,1. MoCnrroll's is the only Establishment in New Zealand which makes a speciality of Li.'ens, Damasks, Towel.1). Diaper,). Huckabacks, Handkerchiefs. Sec, Sec. in newest designs ami best patterns, imported by him direct from the Irish Manufacturers. The Publio would do well to inspect his goods, which aro offered at the lowest pos.-.iblu prices-.1. McCarroll, <8, Victoria-Btrrei, four dooraaboye Albert _rect. ' *m /TUN HO AND MILLIGAN'S I TWEEDS i Are all Tnoitocn'iLY Shruxk. j Fll' AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. j _—• ' ' I ( j GREAT CLEABIIVG SALE '. . I i l * PREVIOUS TO REMOVING TO NEW I PREMISES. | MILNE & CHOYCE ■' Rospcottully beg to announce that in order to 1 cuter upon their New Promises (now ap proaching completion) with an ' ENTIRELY NEW STOCK, [ They havo dooldcd to offer li THE WHOLE OF THEIR PRESENT 5 WELL-KNOWN VALUABLE s STOCK I AT ■ SUCH A REDUCTION IN PRICE AS WILL |; ENSURE A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. f EVERY ARTICLE IN THE HOUSE WILL BE QUITTED. Tho SHOP will bo CLOSED on 3 THURSDAY, Sth INSTANT, For the purpose of MARKING DOWN. ? SALE •coiumoncoa FRIDAY, Oth inst. i t AN KAKLV CALL IS SOLICITKU, .. MILNE & CHOYCE, 0 WELLESLEY-STREET. v t 3 a it c .9 — , 0 J il „_______________ 1 WE FURNISH HOI'SES 5. SHRO.GHOUT. >r ■s _____________ '.' GARLICK & CRANWELL'S n IS THE •s CHEAP FURNISHING y WAREHOUSE. A _____________________ o JUST OPENED, Beautiful Assortmek. ». OK \, BRUSSELS TAPESTRY, X KIDDERMINISTER _\\ CARPETS. ;s , h 50 is 1. ___ 1. SPLENDID LOT a. or^ * IRON AND BRASS, <*• NICKEL-PLATED. 38 ' i ■ i tr 1. . a! Q.ABIICK AND QRANWXM,, l i. FURNISHING I, WAREHOUSE, _{ QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. i. l ir I fTIHE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST. c 3 •t n n ALL GOODS SOLD i " BY 0 mHE TV/lELBOURNE "TVRAPERY AND s /CLOTHING /COMPANY 3 AXE * GUARANTEED GENUINE AND OF STERLING WORTH. i i i ; THESE AXE FACIS. ) YOU ARE INVITED TO TEST FOR YOURSELVES. t ; 1 COSTUMES, MANTLES, MILLINERY, GLOVES, ; LACES, RIBBONS. , DRESS MATERIALS, SILKS, SATEENS, HOSIERY, HABERDASHERY, MANCHESTER GOODS, BLANKETS, MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING, MEN'S and BOYS' MERCERY, MEN'S and BOYS' HATS. mO MEET THE TIM ES. In consequence of so many Drapers Selling-ofF at Cost Price and Under, and not wishing to be Undersold, and having Bought a Large Lot of Cheap Job Lines, I will Rive my Customers somo Great Bargains, which inspection will fully bear out:— Splendid Stock White Calico, from 2a lid don 1,000 yds Good Grey Calico, 2d, worth 3d, or Is lid doz 500 yds Strong Wido Fiannol, IOId, worth Is 3d Strong Wide Blue Serge, 7Sd yd Balance Summer Stock ot Prints, to clear at Cost Price 1,000 yds Plain and Printed Sateens, nico pat terns, at Cost 50 Cloth Tablccovors, printed and embroidered, to clear; 20 '/, discount off marked prico A Largo Stock of Drees Goods, in all shades and materials, very much reduced in price, from 2;d yd 150 Pairs Blankots, vory much reduced, to clear Largo Stock of Umbrellas from Is Od, Children's from Is Strong Oatmeal Cloth, 5Jd yd 1,500 yds Ginghams, nice patterns, from 13d, worth 8d j Rush Hats.2sd; Largo Lot Children's Thread Gloves from 3d pair • 10,000 doz Buttons, reduced to ljd doz. A Great i Bargain ) 350 doz Girls' and Women's Hosiery from 6d _ pair, worth double 51 Men's Strong Tweed Coats, 0s 9d ; do Trou- •' sera, 4s lid pair 1 Men's Tweed Trousers and Vests, 7s lid; 50 j Men's Strong Tweed Suitß, 10a 6d , Boys Knicker Suits from is 6d; Boys' Tweed ' Suits, long trousors, 15s Men's Cotton Shirts from is; do White SLirts, 3s Od Men's Strong Flannel Shirts and Drawers, 2s 3d Boys' Felt Hats, Is Cd; Men's do, 2s T Largo Lot of Boys' Straw Hats, to clear, from 9d f (half-prico) j- Largo Lot of Remnants, marked very low, to clear. s WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN, l JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, % 288, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, • *



THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSUR ANCE SOCIETY OP THE UNITED STATES. SPECIAL NOTICE. Several complaints having boon mado by insurers that thoy have given proposals into other oillces believing thoy were joining this Oilico. the public are requested to see that their receipt for premium is from The E.uitaklk Life Assurance Society oi." this United States, The Largest and Wealthiest Life, Oflice in Australasia. Income. £11,020,873. Tlia results of the Sc-iety havo never been equalled by any other Society in the world. New Assurance Last Year (1S84): __rOVKR SEVENTEEN MILLION POUNDS. FIFTEEN MILLION POUNDS paid to the Representatives o£ Assured at Maturity nnd Death. ASSURANCE IN FORCE EXCEEDS SEVENTY MILLIONS. TONTINE POLICIES, ..EMt-TONTINffi POLICIES, AND ANNUAL CASH BONUSES. Local Dikicctors (with power to issue policies and pay claims): Hon. Sir Frederick Whitaker, K.C.M.U,, M.L.C. lion. James WillianiFou, M.L.C. Dr. J. Logan Campbell. Ciiiep Medical Examineki C. 11. Haines, Esq., M.D. Hankers: Dftiik of Now Zoaland. W. A. THOMSON. Manager for Now Zealand. THE LIVER STIMUI.ANT.-A COMPOUND EXTOACT OFEUONOMYN AND PODOPHVLLtN WITH TARAXACUM —13 INCOMPARABLY THt BEST TONIC FOR OIUIOUS NESS, TORPID lIUER, DYSPEPSIA, FLATULENCE, AND LOSS OF fiPPETITC. 2s. 6d. PER BOTTLE, M MOOTS. CV\t_s"i, O.utUl Stf.lU, WCV.V.M4Q