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Auckland Star, Volume I, Issue 266, 16 November 1870, Page 2

The jury who enquired into the death of the unfortunate man Moore, who was drowned in the Kauwacranga Creek, called attention to the fact of this being the third case of drowning, and strongly recommended the Governto make a swag track and bridge, to prevent a repetition of these catastrophes. Notice is given that proceedings will be taken against persons in arrears with their city rates.

Who is entitled to the rank of an " Esquire ?" This subject came incidentally before the notice of the District Judge yesterday, when the expenses CD be allowed were being assessed in the case of the Superintendent v. The Alburni i Gold Mining Company —the winning side contending that one of the witnesses being an " Esquire," was entitled to costs in accordance with that designation. Mr. Beckham remarked that it was exceedingly difficult in this colony to tell who were and who were not Esquires; nearly everyone above the rank of a mere labourer arrogated that title to himself. This is not so much to be wondered at after all, for, according to "Debrett's Peerage," a "Captain, or a Captain's son," is entitled tc have " Esquire" tacked on to his name. Now, as everyone in Auckland in 'jommand of a fishing-boat, a eoastir.g cutter, or even a coal barge, is :- " captain," to say nothing of the legion of ci ai'vani military men— o. la Waikato Militia and Brannigau'a Constabulary—it is not to bo at all wondered at that Auckland is rich in " Esquires." The point yesterday was humorously discussed, and the "Esquire" was allowed his full costs.

A meeting of the members of the Northern Club is fixed for the 19th inst.

The City Board offer a reward of £10 for the apprehension of the person who destroyed the fountain and drinking cup at the corner of Victoria-street.

A. E. Cohen has become insolvent. A meeting of the creditors of Thomas Craig is fixed for the 2lst inst. George Millar Cameron and George Loverock, give notice of their intention to apply for their orders of discharge. Joseph Wilkins gives notice of his intention to apply for the complete execution of a certain deed of assignment for the benefit of his creditors.

We regret to learn that a rather severe accident befel Every Maclean, Esq., at the close of the meeting of Franklyn electors on Friday evening. Whilst he was in the act of mountting his horse, the animal, which was rather restive, began to jump about.and Mr. Maclean, who was not fairly in the saddle, was thrown violently to the ground. He was carried into the Criterion Hotel, where for sometime he remained in a state of insensibility. After be was somewhat recovered, Mr. Rogers drove him on to Howick. We trust he is none the worse for his fall,

The British chaplain at Darmstadt (D r . Fleming) draws a touching picture of the miseries of the Frenchfpopulation through the war, and relates the following colloquy : To one poor woman I said, " Oh, it must soon cud now. The Emperor has given himself uu and McMahon is again defeated." She replied, " Oh, no, Monsieur le Cure ! the Emperor is not France—the war is not yet over !" " But," said I, " where are the soldiers ?" " Where ?" she replied, her eyes filled with with tears, and putting her hand on my arm—" Where ? —all over France. Three of my sons are killed ; but, oh, mon Dim ! there are yet five ready to go forward." To another I said, " But would it not be belter that the war should now cease ?" " No, no; I would die, and all belonging to me perish, than see belle Lorraine in Prussian hands ;" and I said, "If yon thus go on prolonging this war needlessly, will it not be all the worse for poor Lorraine !" The poor thing begun to cry, arid said, "Ah ! Monsieur le Cure, poor Lorraine ! In the goodness and charity of your heart, go back now to England and ask them to send us hr-lp, for the love of our God ; and then come back here ajjain and see us, and help us, for when the war is over you will see ami hear nothing but wailing and sorrow from Strasbourg to Verdun, through all of Alsace and Lorraine."

A fashionable Clergyman in Chicago warns the sinners of his congregation that if they don't repent they will go to the " place o* eternal uneasiness." Certainly a mild way of putting it.

J. Cosgrave and Go. beg to injorm the public that (here is an entire revolution in dress, also in the prices of goods. Jt is necessary/ it should be so, as Auckland is not in the flourishing j.osition it was twelve months ago ; it is like all goldfield cities, suffering under a recovery, the working classes are more numerous and money less plentiful. Therefore, the prices of drapery and clothing must come doiun to suit the times. The population must have clothing suitable Jor an almost tropical summer. J. Cosgrave and Co. have met the crisis, they have broken down the monopoly of large profits that have reigned here for years past. They are determined the. people shall be clad and that cheaply ; a great chance was offered lately, the stock of a large importer of drapery was in the market, a discount off English cost was given, and J. Cosgrave and Co. became the purchasers, hence our extensive and valuable sale of drapery takes place This Day.—[Advt.~] .