SALES BY AUCTION THIS DAY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume V, Issue 1307, 24 January 1868, Page 3

SALES BY AUCTION THIS DAY.

Messes. Beight and Co. will sell to-day, at 11 o'clock (on behalf of the mortgagee), aa' allotment in the Karangahape Eoad, with fourroomed cottage thereon, allotment in Clarencestreet, provisions, harmonium, &c. Messbs. S. Cochbake and Sox will continue to-day the sale of the remainder of Dr. Eischer's furniture and effects, anatomical figure, &e. Mr. S. Jones will hold to-day, at 11 o'clock, a large trade sale of flour, ex Jubilee, from Ly ttleton, fresh oatmeal, ex "Wellington, wines, spirits, &c.

PnaiKoioGT. —The Rev. 0. Hill's interesting lecture on the above subject will be found complete in the Weekly Heeald of tomorrow. Taptj Ckeek.— "By the arrival of the cutter Fly last evening from Tapu Creek, we learn that Mr. Sceats had succeeded in striking a reef. The unfortunate woman who attempted to commit suicide some days since was still living when, the Fly sailed. A township •was laid out on Wednesday, and several of the allotments hare already been taken up. The Exglish Mail.—The s.s. Auckland, with the Knglish mail via Suez, had not arrived in harbour when we went to press. She has probably been detained by the non-arrival of the mail in Sydney. I. R. Vialott's Estate. —All creditors in this estate are to prove their claims on or before the sth February next, to the declaration of a dividend, from participating in which they will otherwise be excluded. The Sale of Dβ. Fischeb's Fuenituee, &c. —The sale of the valuable furniture and effects of Dr. Fischer will be continued to-day nt his late residence, Emily Place, by Messrs. Samuel Cochrane & In the language of the local George liobins, "the extraordinaiy, curious, and wonderful anatomical fieure" will also be sold to-day.

Thb Thames.—The p.s. enterprise returned from the Thames at half-past one o clock this morning, bringing 43 passengers. Our corres■pondenfs letter will be fonnd elsewhere. Auckland Gymnasium.—We observe that a Krand acrobatic and gymnastic performance is announced to be given in the Gymnasium on Monday evening next. A«' terrific suspension on the double trapeze is promised. Congregational Choech, ;Newton.—sermons, are announced to be preached (D.v .)in the above- Church on Sunday next. In the morning, at 11 o'clock, by the Kev. — Laishley; in tho afternoon, at 3 o'clock, by tho .Kev. J L. Parsons; and in the evening, at O.dO o'clock, by the Kev. G. S. Harper. Collections will be made at the close of each service on behalf of the building fund. The annual soiree will take place on Wednesday, January 29th ; tea on the table at 6.30 p.m. Lunact.—A man, named Henry Sardison, who came out "by the Ida Zicgler about two years ago, and who has a sum of £oO ia the Savings' Bank, was apprehended on warrant yesterday by Detective Ternahan, on tho charge of unsound mind. The Challenge to tiie Auckland Hifik Volunteers.—lt will be seen by reference to our advertising columns that Mr. W.il. Hazard has accepted the challenge given to the Auckland Kifle Volunteers by Mr. Sly, ofJNo. 2 Company Scottish Eifles, of Dunedin. We are glad to see that the professional reputation of our local Volunteer corps docs not lack a defender, and we trust that the members will come forward liberally in support of their champion. We observe that the meeting ofMhe committee in connection with tho Caledonian Games, is called for this evening at 8 o'clock, to make final arrangements. From what we can gather,thecommitteohave beenmakiugstronuous exertions to ensure a successful day's amusement on the 29th inst. Police.—The only business at the lolice Court, yesterday, was the punishment of four drunkards. Eesident Magistrate's Court.—The usual n-eeklv sitting of this Court was held yesterday, when out of some 10 cases originally set dowu for hearing, a considerable proportion were settled out of Court or confessed. The case of C. Greenway v. P. S. Mackenzie, ndjourned from last Court day, again came before the Court, being a claim for use and occupation under an agreement by which defendant had carried on business in the Queen's Head hotel. His Worship, after hearing the evidence, reseivcd judgment. In the case of Mary A. Gilberd v. .Knight and wife, a nonsuit was recorded, the male defendant having been convicted of larceny at the time when the goods were supplied to his wife. The case of the Auckland Gas Company r. P. S. Mackenzie., also came before the Court a second time, and, as defendant did not appear, judgment was given for plaintiff. An interpleader case was also disposed of in the case of K. "Welsh v. J. Jacobs. This was a case brought to try the ownership of goods taken in execution under process issued from the Resident Magistrate's Court in the case of Jacobs v. Woods. Judgment was given for plaintiff. City Hates.—Mo less than sixty summonses have been issued against various parties for nonpayment of city rates, and these cases will come before tho Court on Wednesdny next. With the amount of back rates already collected, and the probable sum receivable, it is anticipated that the funds of the City Board will be replenished to the extent of "£'7oo—'i sum which, but for past mis-management aud extravagance, would go far to redeem the streets from their present wretched condition. What the condition of the streets may be during the next winter unless some wholesome change be made, it is sad to contemplate; already weeds are growing in profusion in some of our principal thoroughfares. It would almost appear as if the Board intended to pave them with " good intentions"—a material proverbially believed to be largely used for the repair of a well known road as remarkable for its breadth as its termination. Parties summoned would do well to avoid the additional expense and exposure of legal proceedings by settling, if possible, without useless delay aud inconvenience. With regard to disputed claims the the 48th section of the City Board Act recommends itself to the serious consideration of all ratepayers. According to the Act, as it at present stands, the production of the rate-book, having an entry of the assessment against the party summoned, and duly signed by the Chairman and members, is prima facie evidence, and parties desiring to appeal against the assessment must give notice within 14 days of the striking of the rate. No defence will avail unless these provisions have been complied with. The Thames.—The following letter from a miner who arrived at the Thames from Wellington appears in the Wellington Independent •— "About 300 yards from Shortland there is a range of hills, thickly covered with fern, running parallel to the beach. The country for six miles along this range, and for three miles inland, has been tested and turned out auriferous. There are several exceedingly rich claims, such as Barry's, Hunt's, Mulligan's, Tookey's, Kelly's, &c, and others are likewise acquiring great fame. With all this to prove the existence of a rich and payable field in the Karaka district, there are many circumstances to retard the great circulation of money that might reasonably be expected from the number of claims now in operation. The penurious Aucklaud capitalists were slow in purchasing machinery for the shareholders without a presumptive guarantee of seeing the auriferous quartz heaped up before their eyes. This cause has left most of those who have worked for several months penniless. People are leaving here in great numbers every day, disgusted at quartz diggings, while others are coming from all quarters to try their luck. Three steamers ply regularly between here and Auckland, the fare being only 4s. Some parties have gone to the Miranda Redoubt to an alluvial gold-field that was reported to be there, but no reliable account has yet reached here from it. An old acquaintance of mine (who is now my mate) has informed me that he was prospecting at Mercury Bay, and found rich shotty gold in a creek there, but as soon as the Maories (who lived lower down the creek) discovered the water colored, they went up to them and sent them away, threatening to kill them if they came back. With all these glowing accounts of the future prospects of the Thames diggings, this place is very dull at present, and there are numbers here who must starve unless something good breaks out. So far there is no work to be had about Auckland. The proprietors of all the saw-mills except two have turned insolvent, and these two only give 30s per week (without keep) to experienced bushmen.