Crowded Out.—Seven! letters, communicated articles, leading articles, &c., are again unavoidably crowded out. Assaulting a Wife.—John Williams was apprehended by warrant on Saturday, charged with violently assaulting his wife, and brought before their Worships, who, however, remanded him until this da}-, in consequence of the complainant being too unwell from injuries received j to appear. The police have received information that j Mr. lliomas Sansom, Water Tine, Great South Ttoad, was robbed yesterday afternoon of a blanket and other articles. The property was stolen from his dog-cart at lliggins' Stables. Chapel-street, Auckland. Robbery at the Wynyard Piek.—Dennis Hutton, a private in '.he 18th Uegiment, was given into custody yes;erday afternoon, at the AYynyard Pier, on a charge of robbing a drunken man of 10s. in silver and a silk pockethandkerchief. The prosecutor was himself confined in the lock-up, jeing too intoxicated to take care of himself, md the thief also safely lodged " in durance vie." Melancholy Deats of a Child.—lt is our painful duty to report the death of a child, between five and six Tears of age, the daughter of Mr. Quigley. Maxvell's Bush. The deceased, it appears, was sent, as was her custom, on Saturday afternoon to meet her sisters on their way home from school, and had to cross a creek upon her way. Owing, however, to the heavy fall of rain on Friday, the creek was full of mud, in which the poor little creature stuck up to her waist, utterly unable to extricate herself. She was found in about an hour afterwards, but was quite dead.. The body was conveyed to the Old House at Home Hotel, Auckland, yesterday afternoon, vhere an inquest will be held this day. Pai Maeikes in Auckland.—On Saturday last a lad}' was rather startled when, having purchased a kitof peaches'from two Maoris, one of them a wonan, they threw their arms into the air, and, vaving their hands about, they commenced a ' Pai Marire chaunt." It will be seen tha' evei those natives who now visit Auckland are infatuated by the same vile creed which instigated the murder of poor Mr. Volkner.

Insolvenct Couht.—The adjourned sittings were held on Friday, when several applications for extendec protection were made, but were adjourned inconsequence of tlie directions of the the Court n(t having been complied with. The first was the ease of \V. Stephenson, builder, in Chapel-stree:. The liabilities in this case were stated to bf £1,411; assets £1,060. There had been a consent to release upon the estate paying 10s. in the pound, but the creditors, it was said, would, only receive 2s. Gd. The further hearing was adjourned to this day. In the case George Hidings, time was allowed to pay ofF the debts it £100. Claims to be sent in before 25th of May next. The case of Mr. Varty was adjourned to Friday next, the accounts not being yet made up. Further protection was granted in the case of J. Lyveret. Further time was allowed to collect the estate in. re Cosier, the insolvent to be liberated on bail by consent. Compensation Coubt.—The injury that has been inflicted upon the unfortunate settlers in the outlying districts of this province, in a pecuniary point of view, through the recent rebellion of the natives, has to some extent been elicited during the past week. Sixty-six claimants have put in an appearance, who estimate theirlosses at £25,174. From the number of those who have applied for information, it is supposed that about one-third have sent in their claims. Although so large an amount as twentyfive thousand pounds has already been claimed, it does not follow that every demand will be granted. In the majority of cases, we have reason to' believe, the claims have been underrated. There are, however, some few which appear to be an over-estimation of the losses sustained. this, the amount named may be taken as a'fair representation of the loss in property sustained by sixty-six of our fellow colonists. But there have been losses for which no pecuniae return can compensate. One applicant, for instance, states that he had to leave his farm, in June, 1863, with his wife aud eight of the smallest of his family, to reside at Onehunga at his own expense. His two eldest boys remained at the Mauku as volunteers, and on the 3rd November his eldest son was killed by the Maoris. His remains were brought to Onehunga, and when his mother saw him " she took to grief," and died on the 4th of December. At that time her youngest child was only two months old, and the pdor

man Lad to do the best' ho could for the little youngster and" the oilier eight children. This, says ho, " leaves me in so miserable a state, to lose all that was most dear to me, that I hope' illy case will be of special consideration." (Unfortunately there can be no " special consideration" for cases of this nature.) His loss of property ho estimates at only £000, but this amount, it granted, will make no atonement for the sad brenking-up of a happy and comfortable home and tho absence of the loved ones. And yet it is sufferers like them that are misrepresented at home, and, through tho aid of an Auckland hireling newspaper, are looked upon as the originators of a war that has been so fatal to them.

-Krrati 7 M. —\V e wish to correct a printer's error which appeared in the communicated report of the last meeting of the German Association. In our issuo of Friday last the following sentence appeared :—" And it was intimated that the Association should take steps to bring about a collection for such purpose, and art- in ever// way to stand foremost among their fellow citizens, but claiming the privilege as countrymen °t the deceased Eev. C. S. Volkner." Instead of the words " act" and " every," the words " not and " any " should liavo been used. a Mkssks. Harris and Turnku will sell to-day Jit Mr. lioncy s, feuudcrlfind. Cottjujc, corncr of Albert and Cook-streets, the whole of that o-on-tlemau's household furniture, including rosewood pianoforte, kitchen utensils, &c. * Messrs. Huntkr and Co. will sell to-day, at 1 o'clock, at the Newmarket Sale Yards, a pair of very superior large sized working bullocks, also 200 breeding ewes, also tho entire of fat bullocks, 170, ex Lindsay, from JN T ewcastle ; also 20 dairy-fed cows, 70 hand-fed hoifcrs and steers, 2 pairs of working bullocks, fat and store pigs. Sale at 1.30 p.m." Mr.. P. Cochrane will sell to-day, at 12 o clock, at his Land Mart, Fort-street, by order of the- Mortgagee, the valuable allotment of Is ewton, adjoining the Hotel, having a frontage to Ivarangaliape lioad, with a substantially built brick house erected thereon. An hour earlier, that is to say 11 o'clock, Mr. Cochrane will sell a largo assortment of furniture, comprising elieflonievs, drawers, cane-liottomed chairs, '• what nots," iron bedsteads, towelhorses, waslistands, &c.

Messrs. ,Tones and Co. Trill sell to-day, to close consignments, 10 casks of Scotch oatmeal, 100 boxes of Belmont candles, 15 chests of congou and, 35 half-chests tobacco, cigars cheeses, cases of salmon, herrings, raspberry vinegar, vestas. The Ganges Commission.—Wo are glad to see that Sir. Wynn is entirely of the same opinion as ourselves with respect to the composition and proceedings of the above commission. In the course of the learned gentleman's remarks on Friday, he appealed to the press to give prominence to his views and objections.' "We had anticipated his request, inasmuch as onr article published on Saturday was written on Friday morning before the Commissioners sat, and therefore before Mr. Wynn had stated his views upon the matter. We think it lieoessary to slate this, to show that we arrived at our conclusions in ail independent manner, and in statiDg them were not simply following the lead of the legal adviser of the captain. The course adopted was only what common sense would dictate, for the commission simply holds out a bait to persons to go and criminate themselves, supposing the}' are guilty of a breach of the law, and to make a full confession of their guilt before the oilicers of the Government, which will afterwards prosecute those who do so criminate themselves, and before the magistrate who will afterwards sit in judgment upon them. This would be equalled by the practice of having all suspected persons privately examined by Mr. Beckham, and those who intended to prosecute them, before they were brought before that gentleman in due form and course of law.

"WiLvnr, Disobedience to Lawful Cosin.esds.—Wm. "Wilson a seaman 011 board tlie Lindsay, was charged with this offence, and tile Captain consenting, was ordered to he conveyed on board. TIIE L A.T DRoI)KRi: Yat M o ukt. Smart.— Daniel S. Smith and AVm. McLeod, the two men charged with robbing Thos. Aid ridge of a watch and chain, value £4, were brought before his Worship on Saturday, and remanded until Moilday, to procure further evidence. Land Sale.—Messrs. Jones and Co., will ofl'er for sale to-morrow, 240 quarter acre lots in the township of Papakura. This piece of land adjoins the spot selected for the railway station. A 2s kv.' Zealand G.vxettk of the Otli has come to hand per llangatira. It contains nothiug of interest but the proclamation announcing that papers will be transmitted by post free, as heretofore, on and after the 20th instant, this day.

Auckland Depekadoes. — John Underwood alias John Burns, and Michael Donahue, deserters irom the '10th Begiment, were jjlaced in the dock at the Police Court on Saturday, charged with having burglariously entered the house of Mr. Wm. Foster, at Blake's Bush, on Monday last, with intent to commit robbery. The evidence was not sufficiently strong to prove felonious intent, and consequently the accused were discharged from custody and ordered to be handed over to the military authorities. A brief outline of the career of those fellows for the last three years may not be uninteresting to our readers. Underwood's name first appears in the criminal record in 1802, when we find he was tried by a courtmartial for n military offence and confined in the Mount Eden Stockade. there he assaulted the provost-corporal in charge and was sentenced to two years' imprisonment and fifty lashes, which however docs not seem to have much improved him. lie was heavily ironed, and received solitary confinement at intervals, in conformity with his sentence, remaining in durance vile for about nine months, when he attempted to escape, was hotly pursued, took refuge in a furze bush, and was only captured by being burnt out. For this escapade his term of imprisonment was again increased, as also the weight of his irons. In January, last year, when about time for the prisoners to leave off work Mr. Drearden, one of the overseers, discovered Underwood lying piled over with stones in the quarry near tlie stockade, and at once stopped any further progress lie might be desirous of making by placing him in solitary confinement. Last j\ T ovember the gaol was so crowded that the military prisoners had to be removed to Otahuhu stockade, amongst whom was Underwood. In that place he remained three months and then managed to effect; his escape, was absent about, a fortnight and again captured. He was at this time again tried by court martial, and sentenced to a similar sentence as that recorded against him upon the first occasion. Three weeks afterwards when he had recovered from his flogging he was non est, and has not been seen since until lie made his appearance at the Police Court on Saturday in company with Donahue, on a charge of burglary. Donahue, it appears, is a messmate of Underwood, and was so anxious to renew his acquaintance with that gentleman, that in August, 1863, he paid him a visit at the " Government Hotel," gaining his introduction there in consequence of a charge of burglary preferred against him, and for which he received eighteen months' imprisonment. In December last he bolted, was fired at, captured in about ten minutes, and heavily ironed. Since that time he has behaved well, and receiving his discharge in December, 1861, was handed over to his regiment, from which he deserted about a week after.

A. Notice lias been issued by tlie Commissar}" Genera], warning people from retaining lioi'ses horses and bullocks, in the possession and belonging to the Transport Coaps. which have strayed. •

Hope of Auckland Tunt.— The quarterly general meeting, will be held this oven in jj in the tent room, Hobson-street', at half-past seven ° C ii° . dcction of office bearers, &c., &c. Ihk resident transport officer, advertises, we see, for a small vessel of five to six feet draft, to take a cargo to the Patea river. Masonic.-—.l he regular monthly meeting of the Lodge Waitemata, will he hold this evei'iin" in the lodge room, Masonic hotel, at the usual liour.

4i -^ £ * I }' KR - VNCE Meeting.—A public meeting of the lriends of the temperance cause, will bo held to morrow, in St. Mathew's church Sehoolloom, 1 Lobson-street, when the members of the icmpciauce Choir will again render their services. Saint Patrick's Day.—Friday last, being the feast of the titular saint of St. Patrick's Cathedral, a pontifical High Mass was celebrated by the llight -Rev. Dr. Pompallier, the respected I{.C. Bishop of Auckland, assisted by the Very licv. Dr. McDonald, Vicar-General, as Deacon, and the Very Bev. Walter McDonald, Private Secretary, as Sub-Deacou. We noticed also present in the sanctuary some of the young clergy, who took part in the ceremonies' The sanctuary pupils of the cathedral performed with tlieir usual diligence their several duties. The choir, under the able direction of the Sisters of Mercy, sang the different parts of the Mass in a most eliicient maimer. We could not but admire the decorations of the altar so tastefully arranged by the sisters of Mercy. His Lordship appeared in his usual good health 011 this occasion, and his exquisite voice gave to the festival im additional solemnity. At eleven o'clock, his Lordship, atteuded by lel ev ' M cDonald, Vicar-general, and the i\ev, Anthony Pompallier, made a pastoral visit, to St. Patrick's Parochial School. There were also present Very lie v. Walter McDonald, Irivate Secretary, lie v. Hugo D'Aekerman, some of the young clergy, and the teacher ot the school. Mr. Benjamin Hamill. The students of St. Francis d'e Sales High School, tinder the care of P. M. M'Hale, Esq. ; the pupils ot St. Peter's School, under the management of Mr. Peter Leonard ; and those of St. Patrick's, under their teacher. Mr. Benjamin Hamill, in all, numbering 13(3 pupils, had assembled in St. Patrick's School-room, in order that the Bishop might express his paternal thanks to them for Ihc very nfi'ectionate addresses presented by them to His l ordship in the morning. The dear lambs of his tlock heard with the greatest satisfaction the pastoral address of their much esteemed and beloved Bishop. Having received the Episcopal benediction, the pupils, under the care of their directors and tcaehers, proceeded to the puddocks of our much esteemed fellow-citizen, Peter G race. Esq., that gentleman having kindly given their use for the day's amusement. The sports for the youths consisted of feats of hat and ball, * foot - ball, &c., &c. A very spirited cricket match came oil' between eleven students of St. Francis de Sales' High School, and a corresponding number of St. Peter's School, the former being the victors in the game. Several foot races followed, iu which many pretty little prizes were contested for. At various intervals during the day's recreations the greatest order prevailed throughout. The pupils were regaled with a variety of refreshments. Great credit is due to Mrs. Leonard, who kindly volunteered her services to prepare the feast for the children, and in that department this lady gave complete satisfaction. After the innocent amusements of the day, the'children returned by Newton and Hobson-street to St. Patrick's School, their happy faces bespeaking the pleasure which they enjoyed during the day. The pupils also of the Sisters of Mercy, numbering about 150, had their recreation. The glebe of St. Mary's Convent. Mount St. Mary, was selected, there being from this point a fine view of the harbour. Many innocent amusements were prepared for them, which tliey seemed to enjoy with much satisfaction.— Communivated.