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New Zealand Herald, Volume III, Issue 899, 1 October 1866, Page 4

The Mail by the Rangatira.—Tho press and the public are indebted to Mr. Fitzgibbon of the Auckland Post Office, as well as to Mr. Brewer, Sub-collector of Customs at Onchunga, for the delivery, yesterday, of the mail brought up Wellington by the Rangatira. The instructions to ti«> Post Office authorities are, not to deliver any mails'on Sunday, still, tlioagk it rained heavily during tho afternoon, the mails were brought into town and the letters sorted for delivery. At the present period especially, it may be of public importance that the news from Wellington should be made public without loss of time, and the public thanks are due to Messrs. Brewer and Fitzgibbon. Presentation.—A purse of sovereigns was presented to the Rev. Mr. Elkin at his residence, on Sunday, 34th instant, by a deputation of the Hebrew congregation—Messrs. D. Nathan, P. A. Philips, T. Doitsh, J. Keesing, P. G-. Myers, &c., on behalf of a large number of subscribers, as a mark of appreciation of his earnest efforts to forward the cause of religion and education in this community.

Mr. Benjamin E. Tcbneb has, we perceive, established a "vigilance committee" of his own. The following communication, which he sends to us for publication, shows that he has good reason to do so :—" Sir, could I have space for the following ? On Wednesday night last some person or persons were seen and heard at the back of my house. One of my dogs flew out and had a scuffle with some person; the man, whoever he was, managed, however, to get away by diving the dog a hard blow, but not without being Ditten. Before my son could get out of the house the trespasser had leaped over the stone fence on to the road. The dog, accompanied by my two sons, followed the scent of him up to the Grammar School, and there the scent of him was lost. A few nights before my dog got a stab in the throat, most likely by one of the same parties. I hope this notice will be a warning to all stragglers. My two gates are locked every night after dark, and whoever is seen or found prowling on any part of my premises after dark will get the contents of my revolver, which is every night kept loaded for all illegal trespassers.—Benjamin E. Turner, Retreat Cottage, Sept. 22, 1866."

The Newton Penny Readings were held on Friday evening last; the attendance, considering the drenching rain, was very good. Mr. Colbourne occupied the chair, and expressed his pleasure in hearing how these cheap'and pleasing entertainments had proved such a success where ever established, and hailed with pleasure their introduction into this land of our adoption, and hoped he would hear of their universal adoption throughout every settlement in the province. The following programme having been gone through—Reading, Mr. Paine, " Freaks of a Bull;" recitation, Mr. Leeson, " The Indian's Defence;" reading, Mr. "Daniel O'Rourke;" song, Mr. Jones, and daughter, " Minute Gun at Sea ;" reading, Mr. Ellyett, " Contradiction;" recitation, Mr. Featherston, "Bashful Man;" reading, Mr. A. Graham, " Sea Kings;" reading, Mr. Brame, " How many fins has a cod ?" concluded by singing the National Anthem.—Communicated.

. Foegham's Estate.—The fourth. • and finnl dividend of ss. in the pound of this estate will be payable on the 12th of October. This dividend makes tip 20s. in the pound. The dividend is payable at the mart of Messrs. TurreU and, Tonics.

Body of a- Lad Found. —About six o'clock yesterday, Mr." Geddes, of Graham-street, brought information into town that while he was walking in , the neighbourhood of Cox's - Creek, a child came up and informed him that there was a dead body on thebeach. Hp. Geddes proceeded to the spot indicated and found the dead body of a lad, apparent age about 12 years. The body was quite naked, so that no means of identification was afforded. There was a cut under one of the ears. ifr. Geddes works at Mr. ffiggins's, in Auckland. Parnell Hat.l. —Yesterday two services were held by the Rev. Mr. Edger, who preached on eacli occasion. The morning's subject was— " The World and the Soulthat of the evening —"The Old Testament Heroes." There was a good attendance on both occasions, who seemed to take great interest in the rev. gentleman's discourses. _ - Masonic. —The usual monthly meeting of Lodge Ara will be held this evening at 7 p.m. Me. Bases invites tenders, receivable at his office until 1 o'clock on Monday, October the Bth, for building a dwelling house at Mauku. Onehunga (Cricket). —Gentlemen interested in forming a cricket club in the town are invited t® attend a meeting in St. Peter's Schoolroom, Onehunga, on Tuesday (to-morrow) even- :: ing. Brunswick Hall.—The concert to be given to-morrow is likely to prove a very successful affair. There is certainly no lack of trouble or effort by Mr. Brown, the accomplished conductor. A practice is announced for this evening, when the performers are requested to attend. Vocalists, at a quarter to seven o'clock; instrumental, at a quarter to eight o'clock. At the principal establishments devoted to the education of youth in the city and suburbs the spring quarter is announced to open to-day, October Ist. Church op England Gbajiiiab School.— The pupils at this school are requested to assemble to-day at the usual hour. High School, Auckland. — The fourthquarter commences this day, when the scholars are requested to return to their studies. Auckland Collegiate School. -The Rev. Robert Kidd requests the attendance of pupils this morning at the usual time. ! I Baptist Chapel, "Wellesley-stbeet (An- '] niveesary Seumons) .—The annual sermonsirere ! preached in the above Chapel yesterday, br the lie v. P. H. Cornford, to a crowded cougrega- 1 tion, who appeared deeply impressed by theear- | nest and eloquent discourses of the preacher. The annual soiree will be held to-morrow eveaing. Addresses will be delivered by various ministers and friends. - New Wesleyan Church, Pitt-street.— We have seen a very well executed lithograph of this new church, which is published to-day by Messrs. Harding and Vercoe. As a driiving, the work is highly creditable to the artist, although we think the building wants height as represented. Still, the general effect is very faithful to the design of the architect. Sugar.—A. very large cargo of sugar, selected . expressly for the Auekand market by Uessr3. : Harris and Laurie, is expected daily from the Mauritius. ; Mount Wellington District.—A meeting of electors will be held at the Panmore lin tomorrow (Tuesday) at G p.m., for the purpose of levying a rate and. appointing trustees far the ensuing year. New Zealand Agricultural Society.—The , monthly meeting of this society will be leld tomorrow afternoon, at the Criterion Hotel, : Otahuhu, at 3 o'clock. Electric Telegeafh.—The head ofibe has v been removed from the Albert Barracks to the building in Princes-street, heretofore knosro and s. used as the offices of the Auckland Drury | Railway, next to the Superintendent's ofice. I Dissolution of Partnership.—The pirtner- !■ ship hitherto existing between Messrs. iussell jr. and. Robley (millers) is dissolved. C Mr. McGlashan announces that le" has \ . ceased to liave auy mtercafc-iivtlu.ilr-m of ifnssrs. Beedell and Watson (brewers), New North ' Road. | Auckland Academy, Coburg-stbbet.—The t fourth quarter opens this day, when school I duties will be resumed. fv Shoetland-house.—The Michaelmai voca- | tion terminates, and the ordinary duties trill be '? resumed at the usual hour. The danchg-class f re-opens on Friday, October sth, at 2 p.n. F Police.—Three drunkards were mucbed in j ' the usual penalty at the Police Court yesterday, j In the case McKay v. Captain William!, of the 5barque Anne Melhuish, in which the plaintiff £ sought to recover the sum of £19 19s, being the value of two spars alleged to have leen ille-s gaily seized by the defend ant, his Worship gave :;' judgment for the defendant. The case was aS somewhat difficult one, owing to the complex |\ . character of the business relations between the parties concerned. <f-!

Messes. Hidings and Preston will sell today, a liand organ, having three barrels, playing |v 21 tunes, and mounted on a pony carriage. 5. Messrs. Hunter and Co. will sell to-day, at |J the .Newmarket Yards, a large number of fat 1; and store cattle, sheep, lambs, pigs, dairy cows, |» &e. li

The Empty Gbadle. — Saturday JSlglt, a San Francisco weekly publication, says■ " There is a volume of poetry in the following little sketch, which we find in the last number of an exchange. _ "We met John on the stairs. He was carrying an old cradle to be stowed away among what he called " plunder," in the lumber room. One rocker was gone, and the wickerwork at the sides broken; it was an old willow affair, but we could not refrain from

casting a sad look into its depths. " Gone !'* we said, dreamily, " all gone ! " What golden heads were once pillowed here ! heads on which the curls grew moist in slumber, and the cheeks and lips flushed to the hue of rose leaves. When sleep broke, the silken fringed lips opened heavily from the slumberous eyes ; smiles Bitted like sunbeams over the face ; the white fist was thrust into the mouth, and when matnnii lifted the muslin and peeped in to see if babj was awake, what cooing and erowio? wera heard! The little feet began to kick oat °r P ure . delight, and kicked on until both of tlie tiny red shoes were landed at the fooc of the cradle. Where are those heads now? o ome that were embrowned by vigorous manhood, are sleeping on battle fields; some are - bleached with time and cares; and the feet have grown sore and weary on the rough paths of life. Perhaps some little one, once tenderly rocked here, is sleeping in the coflin. Orerit grov heart's ease, and vigorous box, and whit) candy tuft, and the starry jessamine. The blut I bird flutters its bright wings through th* I willowy bough; and the cool summer mail whispers to the green leaves and grass blades oil the grave. What of ? perhaps its immortality.! Sleep on, little dreamless one! "Of such iso the Kingdom of Heaven." I