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New Zealand Herald, Volume III, Issue 712, 24 February 1866, Page 5

The "Whakatane Tragedy. — Yesterday morning his Worship, Thomas Beckham, Esq., 8.M., held another Court at the Stockade. The charge on this occasion was burning the vessel, preferred against Te Uwhi and Xerema. There were four witnesses examined, and at the end of that, Te Uwhi made a very plausible defence. On Tuesday next, the whole of the prisoners will he fully committed on one of the following charges:—Alurder ; accessories to the murder ; piracy; stealing from the vessel, or burning the vessel. As the Bev. S. Edger will not arrive from Albertland in time to conduct the evening services in connection with the anniversary of the Independent Chapel, High-street, the Rev. Jas. Hill has kindly consented to preach at half-past 6 o clock. Mr. Wallis will preach in the mornmg as before announced. The tea meeting is postponed until Thursday instead of Tuesday. ilr. Fitzgp.eald, of Christchurch, has, we perceive, again addressed " Dear Adderly" on weiv Zealand affairs, and our " Dear Adderly" has forwarded the communication to the Times. As it occupies two columns of space in that journal, we must postpone the publication until a future date. %isd Faxct 3?aie.—The fancy fair in aid ot the building fund of the Orphan Home will j&ke place on the Government House lawn on tuesday and Wednesday next, and on the Ist Jlarcli will be continued in Hobson's Buildings, ohortland-street buißswooL Mats.—We have been shown a Vel 7 beautiful specimen of lambswool mats, some 14. i n number, whbli have been dressed - e d by Mr. Wm. Fleming, of Unionstreet. So far do these surpass the English re ss mats of a similar kind, that we have no oibt h t that the export of them would prove is vor T excellent speculation, and certainly there ?° farther need of importation as regards articles. The greater portion indeed of -J°se sent from home are not skins at all, the is neither as fine, as glossy, or as thick as that of New Zealand grown skins, for no climate " compete with that of Auckland in woolff[owing. The principal obstacle in the way of Fleming's enterprise is the difficulty of Procuring skins, very many butchers having ® nte red into business arrangements with exporers tor the sale of their skins. It would be a p® a t pity, however, if the skins should continue ,? 80 home in the shape of raw material, when -~e y nught go home, having passed through Fleming's hands, as a more valuable eom°<uty. Th e dressing and preparation of them p ere , ff ould not only bring more money into the An°u nce w °uld give work to several men in ,ckiand in their preparation and manufacture. ® lr beauty and the excellence of their quality she fj Ve em a preference in any market. We '"d certainly advise private individuals to

visit Mr. Fleming's establishment in Union street. They can obtain a beautiful article o turmturo superior to any that can be obtainec and at a more moderate price. Tenders for preserving a quantity of beef anc mutton in air-tight tins, will be received bj Messrs. Cruickshank and Smart, or Mr. D Nathan, till noon of Tuesday next. Masonic.—The Lodge St. Andrew's monthlj meeting will be held on Monday evening next at the Star Hotel. j.J; LOVS " —'-The price of flour, we see, varies ir different establishments. While Messrs. Thornton, Smith, and Firth announces fine flour af £14, and seconds at £19 per ton, tho firms ol Low and Motion, J. G. Soppett and Son, and -Kobley and Russell announce their firsts at £-6, and seconds at £22 per ton. ReiujebaHifles.—The members of this corps aro requested to meet at the old Chapel, Rcmuera, on Monday evening next, at 7 o'clock. Flax.—A meeting of those who have subscribed to test the process of cleansing flax by Purchas and Ninnis, will be held in tho Chamber of Commerce on Monday afternoon, at 4 o clock. Messes. C. Stichbtthy and Son hold to-day a large trade sale of groceries, provisions, &c., also of furniture, port, sherry, and other wines, including whiskey. The Congregational Soiree of the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will be held on Wednesday next. Messes. Tuhrell and Tonks will sell this morning a quantity of crushed loaf sugar, wax vestas, furniture, potatoes, &c. Dinxer to Caftaim Hctton.—The members of the Otahuhu Volunteer Cavalry Corps, entertained Captain Hutton to diuner last evening, at the Criterion Hotel, Otahuliu. Lieutenant Bassett in the chair. About fifty gentlemen belonging to the Otalulliu, Auckland, and Howick troops sat down to dinner. Several loyal and personal toasts were given. The company separated a little befere eleven o'clock. Mk. Alfjskd Buckland will sell at the Haymarket, to-day, a compact farm horse, a second-hand dog cart, team of first-class draught horses, useful cob, 50 sacks maize, an officer's charger, Hornsby's patent ploughs, American built buggies, riding horses, thrashing machines, farm at Waiuku, &c. St. Lukk's Soiree.—A very pleasant evening was spent last night at the soiree held at St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, Newmarket, full justice being clone to the good cheer provided, and the after speeches of those who addressed the company being highly appreciated and enjoyed by all present. Messes. Ridings and Dowden will sell today 5 casks molasses in bond, framed engravings, 2 casks tumblers, household furniture, electro-plated ware, &c. Messrs. Jones and Co. will sell this day, 50 very superior Wairoa cheeses, 25 canaries, a quantity of beef, pork, flour, potatoes, and maize. We liave been furnished with a copy of a large and comprehensive coloured plan of the City of Auckland, showing the city boundary lines, the present and proposed Building Act boundaries, and having the distances from Queen-street wharf marked at -[ mile intervals by concentric circles. "We have been requested by the compilers, Messrs, Harding and Page, to correct one error into which they have fallen, the name of Mr. Henry H. Adams of the Queen's Head Hotel, being entered as George H. Adams. Messes. Hunter and Co.'s sale to-day will include, amongst other goods, a large number of heavy and medium draught horses, 20 light harness horses, 25 hacks, new and second-hand drays, new and second-hand spring carts, ploughs, harrows, harness, &c. Mit. Samuel Cochrane will oiler for sale to-day, at 12 o'clock, at his stores, Fort-street, the cargo boat Harrier, IS tons register. Piunce of Wales Theatre.—On Thursday evening last Miss Julia Corcoran's benefit took place at the Prince of Wales Theatre. There was an excellent house to testify the public appreciation of this talented and. deservedly popular young actress, indeed we were reminded of old times when we saw the house well filled in every part. We trust again to see a revival of the legitimate drama in Auckland, and that Miss Corcoran may long grace the Auckland stage with her presence. Provincial Council.—The Council met at the usual hour yesterday, Mr. Carleton made a long statement respecting the financial affairs of the Province in proposing the second reading of the Empowering Bill. On the motion of Mr. Cadman the debate was adjourned until Tuesday nest. The Auckland Municipal Bill was re-committed, and some alterations were made in it. The consideration, in committee, of the Slaughter House Bill was postponed untill Tuesday next. W k see by the Provincial Gazette, published on Thursday, that Thos. B. Gillies, Esq., has been appointed Provincial Solicitor, ana that the infected boundary has been pushed on to a line running from Mangawai on the east to the mouth of the Otamatea on the West Coast, and that there will be a sale of general country lands held on the 27th February next. The Gazette, in full will be given with our ne±t issue. On Tuesday Idst, a solemn requiem mass was celebrated in St. Patrick's Cathedral at half-past 7 o'clock, for the repose of the soul of liev. James Aylward, Deacon of the Diocese of Auckland; On that occasion the Vety Beferend Dr. McDonald, Vicar-General, was celebrant, Very Reverend Walter McDonald, Private Secretary, being Deacon, and Rev. Hugo D'Akerman, Sub-deacon. The Right Rev. Dr. Pompallier, the venerated Bishop of Auckland, presided. We noticed in the Sanctuary the following elergymen:—Rev. Paul Sarda, Rev. Patrick O'Bielly, Deacon ; Rev. Thomas Walsh, DeacOn; and Bev. James A. Norris, Sub-deacon. The Sanctuary pupils of tho Cathedral performed with edification tlieir duties during the mass, and the excellent choir of the Church, executed with much religious taste many pieces of sacred music very pertinent to that solemn occasion. At the end of the mass, the Bishop assisted by his Clergy, performed in his usual impressive manner the ceremony of absolution.—Communicated. Rats.—No place is more infested with these vermin than Auckland, and if the following should really be as efficacious a plan for their destruction, as it is said to be, the sooner it is applied the better. The extract is taken from the Builder : — " The appended method is said to be an excellent means of destroying rats in a house ; —Oil of amber and oxgall mixed in equal parts, added to thin oatmeal and flour sufficient to form a paste; divide into little balls and lay in the middle of the apartment infested. These balls will form an irresistibly attractive bait for the rats, who will ravenously eat them, but will immediately be seized with intense thirst. Several vessels of water must be laid close by, at which tho rats will drink till they die on the spot." Anti-coerosive Composition.—The editor of the Argus, of the 13th ult., states that he has been shown by Mr. Charlesworth, the inventor, specimens of the mode in which he has applied a composition which can bo spread on the bottoms of iron ships and steamers, which will act as a preservative from corrosion. Those concerned know that several attempts have been made to produce something which, being put outside the bottom plates, may prevent corrosion, and to a great extent that incrustation on marine vegetables and animals which will often seriously impede a vessel. Borfchwick's patent paint is an instance of a means to this end, and Mr. Charlesworth appears to have produced something useful of a similar nature. He has applied several severe tests, out of which his invention seems to come triumphant, and ho is now, being a poor man, endeavouring to obtain a co-operation in taking out a patent.

Postponement.—Owing to pressure on our space we are compelled to hold over our report J of yesterday's' proceedings in the Provincial Council, the examination of tho Whakatane murderers, as well as a large amount of original correspondence. We understand that the Bishop of iS T ew Zealand and Rev. B. T. Dudley go down to Lyttlcton by the s.s. Phoebe, on Monday next, 26th instant. Merino Wool. —The Otago Daily Times says: —" An announcement of some importance to the Australian colonies appears in our advertising columns. It is proposed tliat an Jixhibition of Merino Wool, open to the whole world, shall be held in London, in August, ISG7, and the advertisement contains a list of the prizes and conditions. In connection with this Exhibition, an Inter-colonial Show is appointed to be held in Melbourne, under the auspices of tho Ballarat and other Pastoral and Agricultural Societies. The conditions are the same as the proposed London Exhibition, and it is to I come ofi on the lGth of January next.