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Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2145, 22 March 1870, Page 2

Legal.—Mr W. W. Wilson, of this city, is now practising as a barrister and solicitor at Auckland.

Personal.—During to-day all the shipping in harbor displayed Hags half-mast high in token of respect to the late Mrs Duncan, wifo of Captain Duncan, Port Chalmers.

Dr. Haast. —lt may interest some of this gentlemans friends to know that he was offered the position of Colonial Geologist for Western Australia, by the Government of that Colony, and that he declined the offer.

Cost of the War.— An Auckland paper makes the following statement “ on authority ” :—During the last eight months our forces have killed seventy nine Natives at a cost of L 400,000. Each dead Hau-han has therefore cost LSOGO.

The Volunteer Movement.—A few days ago the hon. the Premier, in reply to a deputation of settlers from Hamilton, Waikato, said that it was the intention of the General Government, at the next session of the Assembly, to bring in a Bill to increase the assistance given by Government to local Volunteer corps. Colonel M ‘Donnell. The late commander of the Colonial forco remains in Auckland, but intends to proceed to Tailranga shortly for the purpose of attending the inquiry to be held there into the circumstances that led to the escape of To Ko )ti. The charges preferred against the late Col. Fraser by Col. M‘Donnell were—Delay in co operating with him; being intoxicated while on duty ; and breaking arrest. Cricket. —A match will be jdayed on the South Recreation Ground to-morrow, between the first eleven of the Albion and Citizens’ Cricket Clubs. Wickets will be pitched at 10. .‘lO, and the game will commence at 11 o’clock sharp. The following are the names of the players:—Albion: Allen,. Buchanan, Cohen, Goudie, Hutchison T., Payton T., Payton J., Little, Sherwin, Shepherd, and Wells. Citizens: Clark, Cole, Coxhead, Ferguson, Miller, Morrison, Peake, Pledger, Smith, Whetham, and Wills. The Cynodromr. This popular place of entertainment was crowded to excess last evening. The vaulting act of the dog and monkey is one of the most perfect burlesques on equestrianism we have anywhere seen; and to witness this alone is well worth the small price of admission. The dog Prince—evidently the pet of the troupe —is quite a philosopher, and no amount of

applause appeal's to disturb his equanimity. He has a piece of work to do, and does it admirably. We notice that an affernoon’s entertainment is announced for to-morrow, and with a view to gain admittance,* we would recommend intending visitors to be in time.

Resident Magistrate’s Court.— In the Resident Magistrate’s Court, this morning, the only case heard was Scanlan Bros. v. M‘Murray. It resulted in Mr Macassey accepting a nonsuit for the plaintiff.

Libel. —In the County Court, Melbourne, a person named Cooke sued the publisher of the (fedomj Advertiser for LSOO damages, for an alleged libel. The plaintiff, it appeared, had been in the employ of Mr Gant, jeweller, of Geelong, and on his leaving his service Mr Gant caused to be inserted in°the Advertiser an advertis-ment, cautioning the public against employing Gooke, or paying mo cy to him on his account. For the insertion of this advertisement, an apology was published, which divested the case of the imputation of malic, and Judge L*billman and a jury of lour returned a verdict for the defendant.

Attack upon Chinese. A telegram was received by the Commissioner of Police to day to the effect that at midnight on Friday hist an attack was made by some Europeans on a party of Chinese residing at Mullochy Creek near Qneen.-towu. An attempt was made to burn down the tont of the Chinese while they were asleep, and large stones were thrown down from a hill above through the roof of the tent. The inmates narrowly escaped being killed. The police are making active enquiries.

The Hippodrome.— We were glad to see an improvement in the condition of tlie Princess Theatre last evening—the house, especially the lower part, being crowded to cvcess. The reduction in the prices had evidently told its tale, and yet wo would suggest a greater reduction in the prices to the dress circle. The various performances passed off in a highly creditable manner, and gave unbounded satisfaction. We notice that a change of programme is promised this evening, and wo hope to see—what the talented company deserve a well-tilled house. We trust, however, that “ Dick Turpin’s Ride to York,” which was received with such enthusiasm last evening, will bo continued. Lucky Men.—Another proof of the richness of the Otago goldffelds has lately come to our knowledge. A short time ago a party sold out of a claim on one of the terraces in the Upper Shotovor district, for the sum of LBOO. The purchasers were two thoroughly practical men. In a fortnight, with the assistance of waves men, they had realised sufficient to cover the purchasemoney, and they have si:ice been making a net income of about Ll5O per week per man. Dunstan Times. The Late Engagement.—We lenrn that on the 3rd instant Mr Gilbert Mail- had a conversation with the wife of Raknraku, who informed him that there was no doubt as to Kereopa having born killed in the last tight, and that he had been buried at Tumunui. Te Muti Te Kaka, .one of the ringleaders in the murder of the Rev. Mr Volkuer, was also killed in the same engagement. Te Kooti was deserted by the Uriweyas in the thickest of the fight, the death of Kereopa having struck panic into tUej&..^ I X c ihg for Horomanga Gorge. The Ngatirangiwehiwehi, Kereojia’s own people, sent a party of ten men to disinter the bo ly, which they h'-aril had been buried at the edge of the Tuimuiui bush. —Auckland paper.

We notice by advertisement that two four-horse coaches will leave tho Bull and Mouth Hotel tor the Race Course, tomorrow morning, at 9.45.