SYDNEY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume IV, Issue 209, 1 November 1854, Page 6

SYDNEY.

By the Cheetah and William Alfred, both vessels having make quick passages, we have received our usual files of Sydney papers up to the 6th inst. No later English news had been received in Sydney than that which was b.ought on here by the Thomas and Henry, viz., to the 10th July. The overland mail had not arrived. We observe nothing io the papers before us culling for particular comment. Trade in Sydney is represented as being very dull, yet it is said that probably the markets were never in a more healthy state. The Herald, in its commercial intelligence, says:—"That no material change has taken place in the markets. Everything continues remarkably dull, and, though the rapid advance of the busy season is not lost sight of, there is yet a great want of confidence, and in the minds of many considerable doubt as to the probability of improvement." Labour had become more abundant in Sydney, and the number of immigrants direct from England, as well as from Melbourne, was on the increase. There was a slight decline ia the fiour market, in consequence of large importations from Chili. Flour is now quoted at £28 for fine, and £26 for seconds, per ton of 2000 lbs.; wheat, 10s. to 10s. 6d. per bushel; hay, £12 to £17 per ton ; potatoes, £22 to £24 per ton. The ship Hashemi/, Captain Ross, is advertised in the Herald for Wellington direct, to leave Sydney on the 6th October.— Wellington Independent. MELBOURNE. The schooner Esther arrived yesterday afternoon from Melbourne, after a passage of 13 days. By this opportunity we have received Melbourne papers to the 2nd inst. The Esther has brought 19 passengers, the majority of whom have come with the intention of settling on land in this Province. There is little news in the papers before us. Trade was very dull in Melbourne, and several heavy failures had taken place. Considerable reduction had taken place in the price of labour, and the lack of employment is being loudly complained of.—> Ibid, VAN DIEMEN'S LAND. A dinner has been given to H. S. Chapman, Esq., (formerly Judge at Wellington) at Hobart Town, at which 150 persons were present; the chair was occupied by R. Dry, Esq., Speakpcnf the Legislative Council. In returning thanks on his health being drunk, Mr. Chapman ma'ue a long speech, which was very favourably received by the company. A Van Diemen's Land correspondent of the Melbourne Argus says :— " It is generally understood that Sir William Denison has received the official announcement of his appointment as Governor of New South Wales, and that Sir H. F. Young will succeed him here. The Calliope is expected at Hobart Town in a few weeks to convey Sir William to Sydney." — Wellington Spectator.