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New Zealand Herald, Volume III, Issue 644, 5 December 1865, Page 5

George Fowler's Estate.—Claims (in detail) against this estate, are to be sent in to Mr. John Pobcrton, who acts for tho trustees, before the 11th instant,

Tenders (in duplicntc) are invited up to tho 31st of March, 18G6, from persons willing to supply horse shoes in such quantities as may be demanded. Each tender to state the rate per box of 20 sets of shoes and 25G0 nails, delivered into the military stores at Auckland, and approved by (lie senior military store officerIn consequence of the arrival of the English and Southern mails, together with those from Australia, we arc compelled from want of space to hold over much that we could have wished to have published, including local articles, our Taranaki correspondent's letter, and other matters of general interest.

Auckland Annual Regatta.—Tho public who arc interested in forming a regatta for the ensuing year in January, 1865, arc requested to meet at the Waitemata Hotel on Thursday evening next, the 7th, at 7"30. The Waitemata Steam Perry will not run to-morrow or Thursday. The Stokes' Point Ferry will be performed by rowing boats. A Bazaar will be held to-morrow, and thrco following days, in the Odd Fellows' Hall, in aid of the Building Fund of the Congregational Church, Newton, now in course of erection. The bazaar will comprise a great number and variety of useful and ornamental articles. Professor Hoffman will perform a choice selection of music. Taiixell Amateur Dramatic Club.—The first performance of this club was given last evening, at their hall, before a crowded audience —indeed, many had to be turned away at the doors. There were present on tho occasion a great number of the elite of the city. The first piece was the "Miser of Shoreditch," n romantic drama in two acts —the whole of the characters being sustained by gentlemen and lady amateurs. The acting was in cvory way most creditable, no hitch occurring during the performance. Tho first piece was followed by a comic song, by Mr. Tait, rendered with irresistible humour, which was followed by the laughable farce of " Make Tour Wills." The whole entertainment was enthusiastically applauded. We were informed that upwards of £90 was taken at the door. We wish this new enterprise every success. Postal. —We learn from the New Zealand Gazette of the 25th ult., that the following appointments have been made in the Auckland postal department:—John S. Fry, to bo Postmaster at Pokeno, from Ist Oct., 1805 ; Philip Lempriere, to be Postmaster at Newcastle, from Ist Oct., 1805 ; Joseph Bliss, to be Postmaster at Tauranga, from Ist Nov., 1865 ; Luke Hullum Holloway, to be Postmaster at Whau Bridge, from Ist Oct., 1865; Joseph Bowmar, to be Postmaster at Te Arai, from Ist Nov., 1865 ; George Darroch, to bo Postmaster at Mahurangi Heads, from Ist Nov., 1865 ; Stewart Newell, to bo Postmaster at Cambridge, from 12th Oct., 1865. Militia Appointments.—We take the following list of appointments in the Auckland Militia from the Gazette published on tho 25th instant: —Lieutenant Charles Mellsop to be Captain ; Lieutenant Robert Hattaway to be Captain ; Lieutenant Frederick Howard to bo Captain ; Ensign Joseph Edward Hickson to be Lieutenant; Ensign John Beresford Fitzroy Peacock to be Lieutenant; Charles Tollomache Kdwards to bo Ensign; F. Simpson to be Ensign. Land Ohdees are lying at the office oftho Waste Lands Commissioner, for twenty-scveu persons. The grantees are requested to call for the same. Every such land order shall bo null and void unless tho person in respect to whom the same shall havo been granted, shall present the same in person lo the Commissioner or his deputy, within the said Province, within twelve calendar months from the date of the order being granted. [Clause 73, Aucland Waste Lands Act, 1858.]

Messrs. Eidings and Dowdek have received instructions from the receiver in intestate estates to sell by public auction to-morow, on tho premises, at Mount Eden, the whole of tho personal effects of the late Edward King, comprising— handsome furniture, books, elegant tables in New Zealand woods, also in walnut and mahogany a Collard piano, cases of stuffed birds, watches, jewellery, articles of vertu. Horses and cattle, comprising—a thorough bred riding horse, milch cows, heifers, art imported pointer dog, dog carts, saddles and bridles, carriage lamps, garden implements, plough, stable furniture, a large quantity of kauri timber and rimu building timber, bricks, gates, &c. Prince of Wales Theatre.—The burlesque of Aladdin was reproduced at this theatre last evening. A performance we have already spoken of it in the terms of which it is deserving. "We confess that we did some injustice to the scenic artist and machinist in not noticing the really brilliant scene which closes. It is really brilliant. The idea is that of a golden vestibule or hall, with _ fountains and birds of gorgeous plumage, rising in lessoning gradation to the ceiling, surmounted by a peacock. The conception is as chaste ns it is brilliant, and reflects great credit on Mr. Burbury and Mr. Twight. Nothing like it has over been attempted here before, and as n specimen of what can be done under public favor, should really be seen by everybody.

Supreme Court.—The Criminal Sittings of the Supremo Court were resumed yesterday before his Honor tho Chief Justice. Four prisoners, the indictments against wh m had been ignored by the Grand Jury, wero discharged. Henry Crauham, for robbing Mr. Gr. Eidings, was sentenced to eighteen mouths' imprisonment. Isaac Eobinson, for robbery with violence, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment. Pentcnco deferred in the case of Peter Carrol' -. !io pleaded guilty to four indictments P" iiorse-stcaling, stealing a dray and set of harness. Eoliert Leary was sentenced to two years' imprisonment for uttering a forged document to Eichard Rogers. Twelve cases remain for trial.

The rebels at the White Cliffs, we are informed, attacked the redoubt at that place last week, when a portion of the men were absent at the wreck of the Alexandra, one natire was killed (measuring 0 feet 3 inches). One man a surveyor, being chased by a Maori, jumped over the cliff, and escaped with a contusion of the knee. The garrison eventnally drove the natives back into the bush, and still hold the place. Tho mounted -neu were sent down from Taranaki, but their sei-.icos not bciug required they have returned.

The English and Southern iails received yesterday, per Airedale, is o: of the largest that has ever arrived in Auckla:: '. It consisted of 102 boxes besides bags and . ■ • • ■! = . rind was brought from tho Manukau to An ..i. 1a less than 2J hours, from the lime it ] •;;. the ship's side till it reached the Auckland l'ost-oflice in. charge of Mr. Brewer. Messiis. Stichbury and Son -vrill sell to-day, in the estate of the late Thomas Bell, the whole of his stock-in-trade, contprisinggroceries,pick!es, preserved meats and fish, confectionery, oilmen's stores, and sundries. The stock is first-class, having been expressly ordered from England. City Board.—Tho usual fortnightly meeting of the City Board was held yesterday in Canada Buildings. There was a full attendance. An assessment of sixpence in the pound was levied for the next six months for general purpose:., and one penny for lighting. A full report will be found in another column.

Police.—John Daly was brought up before liis Worship yesterday charged with having a still for the distillation of spirits in his possession. He was remanded till Friday. James Dowley and Thomas Davis were remanded until to-day, charge*! with having stolen a keg of wine from tho cutter Tay. Mb. Alfred Buckland will sell to-day, at the Triangle, 5 choice hand-fed heifers, 40 cows at calving, a portion of Waite's wharf, grazing for six months, mowing grass, growing crop of potatoes. Messes. Ht/nteb and Co. will hold their usual weekly sale of fat and store cattle this day, at the Square Yards, Otahuhu. Mr. Samuel Cochrane will sell to-day, ex Pionnier, a cargo of sugar, comprising over 20 different samples and sorts. The Murder of Major de Vehe.—The Army and Navy Gazette, of the 23rd September, says : —" It is not yet quite settled whether Currie, the murderer of Major Do Yere, will be executed at Maidstone or at Chatham. Qhe authorities are properly anxious that the execution should take place at Chatham, where the impression would be of greater value; but there are supposed to be some legal difficulties in the way, and the supposition tve believe arises from an opinion given by Judge Slice who tried the case. We are inclined to think that a little investigation will show that there is no difficulty in the matter, and that the Sheriff of Kent must comply with the order of the Secretary of State, and execute Currie whenever he is ordered in Her Majesty's name within the shrievalty. The official documents, as well as the evidence on the trial, show that Currie had not the most remote reason for dissatisfaction with the unfortunate officer whom he so ruthlessly sacrificed."

Emuargo on tiie East Coast Trade.—Tho New Zealand Gazette of the 25th contains the following order in Council: —" His Excellency the Governor, in pursuance and in exercise of all powers and. authorities vested in him in this behalf, cloth hereby, with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, order that from and after the Ist day of December next no goods whatever shall bo carried coastwise from any port or place in or from any part of Now Zealand to any port or place on or to any part of tho East Coast of New Zealand, situate between the south head of Tauranga harbour, in the Bay of Plenty, and Table Cape."

A New Zealand Gazette was published on the 25th November, and contains an order in Council, prohibiting the carriage of goods coastwise from any port in New Zealand to any port between Tauranga and Table Cape, also the appointment of Mr. E. J. Cox as revising officer under tho Friendly Societies' Act, 1856, and tho Building Land Society's Ordinance and its Amendment of 1850 and 1865 ; the appointment of certain postmasters to this Province, and certain military appointments notified elsewhere. The Gazette contains the quarterly statements of the several banks in the colony.

The Spectator says :—" The following letter from Mr. Weld, the New Zealand Premier, to Lord Alfred Churchill, has been published.— 'Wellington, July 13, 1565.— My dear Lord A) fred, —many thanks to you for your advocacy in Parliament, but we have not, in spite of the approval of tho House of Commons, been allowed to carry out our policy. General Cameron appears to hare been appointed a sort of military dictator; he has almost ruined us by delays and expenses. Not a soldier has been removed, in spite of our repeated protests. Our colonial forces have been forbidden by the military authorities to finish the war by taking the Weraroa pa, the stronghold of the tanatics, and the consequence is that our policy has not been allowed a trial, and we shall place our resignation in the hands of the Governor on the meeting of the Assembly. The Governor has worked cordially with us. TI2O colony, as a whole, heartily support us. 'Ilie pacification of this isln.-'d. was almost accomplished, and brighter prospects were dawning upon the yo-uatry than for years before it had seen, when all is upsi; by the political action of Lieutenant-Ge/iorai Sir D. A. Cameron. I sny political act ion, 'hecause I can hardly belicvu licit 5. G". vr *. tr, at most, 800 half-armed fanatics fvalfl '"jiudo for months in a comparatively o,hm coi:;n:"v upwards of 6000 well-armed Englishmen, enh-ss the General was acting \ipon political* motives. Ho has als.?

been writing secretly to the Government, mating accusations against the Governor and the Ministry, and will not give the particulars or tho grounds of his attack, so that for months we shall have been condemned unheard. You will receive by next mail the New Zealand Parliamentary papers, with the controversy between tho Governor and the General in full; the former has been rery badly treated, and it will be, ot course, impossible for him to remain in office unless General Cameron is at once recalled. I am sorry that matters have come to this pass between them, but a searching inquiry will no doubt bo made when this mail reaches England, —lours ever truly, Feed. A. Weld."