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New Zealand Herald, Issue I, 1 April 1864, Page 3

Orit English Soimauy will be published on "Wednesdaj" next in time for the supplementary mail which leaves by the 'lxangatira,' and arrives in Sydney, via kelson, before tlie English mail leaves Port Jackson. We are tlius enabled to render our Summary a complete epitome of the news to the very latest possible cbite.

Colonel ]S~ixox, we are exceedingly glad to hear from a correspondent, Las so far recovered from the etiects of his dangerous, and us it was leaivd fatal wound, as to have left the Queen's Jiedoubt lor Auckland. Many friends both public and private, will feel delighted to see the gallant .olonel about amongst them again, and perfectly restored to health, and that his sufferings in the service of his fellow countrymen, have met with the grateful sympathy ol all, no assurance is needed on our part. Taxi; ata "Wake Jwitia. the murderer of Drnmgoold, was yesterday morning conveyed to Mount Eden Stockade, with a police escort, and in the afternoon six other prisoners were marched to the same place to undergo their sentences. Accident. — On Tuesday last, the ' Lady EaiklyV steamer, under command of Captain "Wing, proceeded from Onchunga to replace one of the buoys in the South channel, which had dragged it's anchor; and when nearing the, position, an accident occurred in the machine room, which instantly slopped the vessels progress, and completely tilled her villi steam and smoke, causing great alarm for the instant; a rush uas made to ihe engine room, when it was discovered that one ol the stokers was tearfully scalded over the lower part of his body and legs, he was immediately lifted on deck, and such remedies applied as w ere within reacli at the time, which tended to relieve the sufferings of the unfortunate man. The cause of this unkiwaid accident arose from the bursting out of one of the plugs, occasioning the sudden escape oi'the entire contents of the boiler which, discharged itself upon tlie stoker as he was at his work. The boiler being quickly secured, steam was again got up, aucl the scalded man brought to Oiichunga.

jYhi. l\iciiAJ!D .Hidings.—We hare been requested to draw attention toan error in to which the &(,ul/icr>i Cruxx ot' yesterday hud inadvertantly fallen when it stated, in ret'erenee to the banquet lately given to Jlessrs. .Ridings, Daldy, and Alay. '"that these gentlemen are to eo-operate with the J lon. the Colonial Treasurer in England in carrying out the emigration scheme for the settlement of the conliscatcd lauds of the rebels." JNir. Hi chard Hidings' visit to England is entirely unconnected with, any public duty, and is made simply in his capacity of a private citizen. Wc could liave wished that so impartial and intelligent a gentleman as Mr. Killings shoidd have been appointed to this duty, and it was probably, because the wish was father to the thought, that the Cross fell into the same mistake.

Police Cocbt.—The only business transacted at this Court, yesterday, with the exception of the Small Debts Court, was the fining of one drunkard.

INew Zealand Sti:am Xayigatiox Comr.'.XY. —The manager of this company gives notice in one of our advertisements that tho lialf-vearly general meeting of the shareholders will be held at Wellington, on Tuesday, 14th .April, at 2 o'clock p.m. -S'otice is also given by the agents in Auckland. Messrs. Combes and Diddy, that the directors have appointed Mondav, "the 9th May next, for the payment of the seventh call on the first series of shares, and the second call on the second series of shares in the above Company —both at the rate of £1 per share. Two or Atflf.ion's Sto:.'E Bkeakixg Jlachinfs ive perceive are tor sale by Mr. George ihdings. at the Queen-slrect Wharf. What the. precise qualities of a patent machine of the kind mav be, we do not protest to know, but we are> informed that it is driven by a. twelve-horse power engine, and has square jaws —which possibly might be employed profitably in removing a few of the huge boulders which encumber our streets, under the name of metal, and transfer them in a more convenient form to other parts of our roads. There are some nuisances too. to which any amount of human jaw are insuilicient to obtain relief—would square meehanicaf jaws of twelve horse power be likely to be more effectual * We ask the question, in the purest spirit of philanthropy. Lunatic Asylum.—Tenders for re-shingling the lunatic asylum and the stockade, and. for deepening a well at the provincial hospital,, i Auckland, will be received at the Superintend I dent's oilice until noon of Ijiiluvdivv tbo 9tli et i Ap'ril. ,

Citt Board Election's.— -There nre -now two vacancies in the City Board, one in East Ward, O' . 2 - and one in West "Ward, ISTo. 3. A meeting of the electors was called on Monday t0 j'jeot. a representative for the former, but no candidates wore proposed We perceive that the .Returning Officer has issued a notice, that a public meeting of the electors of these Wards, will be held in the Odd Fellows' Hall on londay next the 4th vnst., at noon, for the purpose ot electing members to serve as commissioners for those wards. We do hope that this aneetmg will not, like the former one, lie allowed o apse for the vrnnt of the nrtenrianee of the •electors. It would he a pity if this useful insti.UtiOli, now just getting warmed to its work, £hou.d he allowed to go by the hoard. oi'ablk Manure.—Knowing the value of stable manure to gardeners and others in the neighbourhood of Auckland, we should, did we nov also know the difficulty of procuring dravs lor lure, have felt, surprised to see an announceJl )S n ' irom the Commissary General, that, no , 3 having been made, in reply to a previous Advertisement for the purchase and removal of manure from tiie artillery and transport stables at Auckland, during the twelve months ensuing trom the Ist April next, the time for receiving tenders -will be kept open. Tt is possible that the recent importations of horses and drnvs. and the extensive importations of that kind which are Jlkelv to take place may render the speculation w OPthv of consideration. Sea-Wall, Freeman's Bay.—Tenders are, we perceive required, and will he received by the City Board until Tuesdny next, for the performance of certain works in Freeman's Bay and Lmon-st.. and also for the erection of a sea-wall along part of Drake-street, according to the plan of the Fngineer. We trust that tile Superintendent of the Province will likewise cause steps to be commenced at once for the continuation of the wall and the proper metalline of tills irif'jji thoroughfare through Freeman's Bnv. or the district will be rendered impassible for sinv but foot passengers during the winter aiul early r i n£ r months. Franklin-street has been cut. .uit a .s yet there is not a load of metal upon it. Lottis Napoleon.—The Emperor has proved himself the most wonderful man in Europe bv his management for so long a time of a peonle so volatile as the French. By the most skilful management of the cards lie has played a successful game hitherto, but it will not be long before lie is compelled to astound the world by the brilliancy of some four tie force, or give way to the desire of his people for change, which latter he is not at all the man to do. The following passage from the European Times will spread of the feeling of restlessness :— " 'lheFmperor of the French is evidently losing caste with his peonle. There have been recent elections in the Tosses and the Lower .Rhine which have gone against the Government. The "N osges. tco. it mist be remembered, is in the lu-art of a department which contains a Itoval Palace—-Fontainbleau—where the Emperor's uncle signed his abdication ; and it is a significant fact that the electors there should have rejected the Government candidate. But, on the other hand, must be cited the fact that the ■trench Government, have commenced the subscriptions for the loan, have been chiefly aided by the small proprietors and the small shopkeepers, and little doubt exists that if double the money Imd been asked for. these persons, to the utmost extent of their ability, would have come forward to aid and support it. Tn a country like France, the Government must mainly depend on the intellect of the nation, and this, it is clear, is evidently shaky in its allegiance to the ruling Power."

Distress in Lancashire.—Wo are sorry to perceive the following quotation from the European Times that the distress in the manufacturing districts is increasing instead of. as was expected, diminishing. It appears that the supply of cotton is falling off again, and mills are consequently closing. The cheering accounts that reae«he<l us some time since of the abundant supply from India, Egypt, and even Australia must hare proved fallacious ; and that England's prosperity is still to he damaged by this ferocious and contemptible struggle in America is too evident: —" The state of affairs" says the European Times. in the cotton manufacturing districts does not improve. While the fund for the relief of the poor is rapidly decreasing, the number of those who are thrown on it for support is increasing. In the existing state of the cotton market many mill-owners have <?losed their premises, and to this cause may be mainly traced the fact that for the week ending the 9th inst. there was an addition of 10,000 to the number of unemployed factory hands. If this movement amongst the master spinners should extend itself, the balance of cash in hand will disappear, and means must be taken to prevent such a result. The amount of money in possession of the Central Committee iu Manchester barely exceeds £"200,000, and the drain at present is so great that it must soon be exhausted. This is not an encouraging prospect, and thou eh the public, if appealed to, might respond liberally the belief was becoming general that the winter could be got through, without such a necessity. It is to be hoped that the embarassment will only prove temporary, for with an increased import of cotton from various par i s of the world, the price must fall relatively to a point low enough to induce the millowners to resume business extensively.

Suburban Small Farms.—Our readers will bear in mind that to-day Mr. Alfred Bucklmid will sell some very valuable properties In the neighbourhood of Otahuhu ; fifteen small farms varying from three and a half to eleven acres each ; also two farms at the Flat bush, and two others at the "Wairoa. Thatcher.—This company appeared to a thinner house than usual, owing no doubt to the counter attractions of the bazaar. Thatcher appeared in several local songs, v.hicli we need not say were rapturously encored. It is really wonderful how he siezes on the salient points of any particular subject; nothing hangs fire, each hit tells. The programme will be repeated again to-night. St. Paul's Chubch Bazaab.—Notwithstanding the crowds (Jiat have flocked to the Brunswick Hall during the last two days, thereby testifying their appreciation of the efforts made to render St. Paul's church, what it ouglit to be, the liberality of the ladies in providing such a large amount of goods for disposal, compels the necessity of continuing the Bazaar this day from 2to 5, and from (i to 10 a.m. The band of the 12th regiment will be in attendance,