The Evening Star. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1870.

Auckland Star, Volume I, Issue 251, 28 October 1870, Page 2

The Evening Star. FRIDA Y, OCTOBER 28, 1870.

The atmosphere is getting rapidly charged with political electricity, and from time to time we hear the faint growl of distant thunder. There cannot be a doubt that when the time draws near the tempest will be fast and furious. We hear that last evening a meeting which, of course, was " influential," as all such meetings are, was held, consisting oftbasewho aro pledged to secure the return of Mr Williamson for City West. A committee was formed ar.d rooms engaged, which, considering that the present Ansbmhly is not yet dissolved, is laudably taking time by the forelock. The supporters of Mr. Williamson, we are told, »re "very sanguine," and as we know that the supporters of Mr. Gillies are also " very sanguine," it is likely to be a yery " sanguinary" arrangement altogether. We still hope that Mr. Williamson will be permitted to withdraw, and that his advisers will sink ail consd lerations jther than wishes for the greater public good. Our bubui'ban friends at Parnell have also the profa ible prospect of a contest. Mr. Render Woxl is ugain in the field, armed with a hundred men, who have pledged themselves to secure his return ; but there seems an awkward opponent arising in Mr. Yon dor Heyde. For the election of Newton there is also likely to be a contest, a re-

quisition being in course of signature asking Mr. Swanuon to contest the seat with the present inembar, Mr. Creighto.i, who is also a candidate. Mr. O'Rorke has begun to smile graciously on the people of Onehunga, und it is generally understood that he will not hare a walk-over. Mr. Farnell will be a candidate for his old district, though there are rumours of an opposition candidate " wooing the sweet voices " of the people of North Shore. The early preparations for the coining struggle show that the public are awake"to the importance of the questions at issue, and the value of having the ablest and be-t to represent their interests in the Jlouse of Representatives.

There was an excellent house last night at the Prince of Wales Theatre, and the " Wonderful Woman" was admirably performed. Chang appeared in all his greatness. " She Stoops to Conquer" is announced for to-night.

This afternoon, in the Albert Barracks, there will be a special parade of the Auckland Volunteers at 4.30 p.m., at which the prizes recently won will be given to the fortunate competitors.

At the inquest hold yesterday afternoon on the body of the unfortunate man Elvvood, found dead at the base of t; c cliff of Fort Britomarfc, the jury returned the verdict, " Found dead with marks of violence, but how or by what means he came by hU death, there is no evidence to show."

Chang holds levee daily at the City Hall, ihere was a large attendance yesterday utternoon, and an equally large number will, doubtless, crowd to-day at the appointed hour — half-past two —to see the tallest of the sons of men. A visit to his highness is really a thing to be remembered, and ihe cost of one shilling is indeed a small charge for a sight so big. The Duke of Edinburgh will land passengers at G-rahamstowu wharf on her down trip° this day, leaving h iv at 4.30 p.m., and on all occasions when the tide permits.

It -will interest many to observe the facilities presented by the ;igents of the s.s. Turanaki fur those desirous of witnessing the Canterbury ra%es. Excursion tickets will be issued for the trip of that vessel leaving Manukau on Tuesday next, the Ist November, and leaving Lyttelton on the 11th of the same month. We understand that the saloon fare for the whole trip to Lyttelton and back has been fixed at £8 ; and as the races take place on the 7th, Bth, and 9th of November, one of the pleasaniesc trips that could be desired in this charming weather, and the opportunity of seeing s - much of the ports of New Zealand, and the excitement of the races besides, can be secured at a cost, the reasonableness of which will, we think, prove irresistibly attractive to a very large number.

Meetings are advertised to take place in the follow.ng Gold Mining Companies :—Baud ot of Hope, and Dixon's So. I.—Notice is given in re ere nee to the forfeiture of shades in the Cape of Good Hope Gold Mining Company.