Local Intelligence.

Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, Volume XVII, Issue 76, 22 September 1858, Page 2

Local Intelligence.

The English Mail. — The mail steamer had not arrived at Melbourne when the Active left on the 10th ; and as the mail was due on the sth, it was five days overdue. The Wellington mail-packet was waiting the steamer's arrival, and we trust that our portion of the mail will have arrived in Wellington in time to be brought on by the Tasmanian Maid on Wednesday next.

The Theatre. — On Friday evening Naval Engagements was repeated to a very thin house, and we are sorry to say that the play gave very little satisfaction. Signor Jose Meranda's feats on the slack-rope afforded more amusement ; and the farce of the Married &acftelor t whicli followed, proved to be, as described, a " laughable farce." We observe that Douglas Jerrold's drama of Black-Eyed Susan is to be presented this evening ; and we understand that considerable pains have been bestowed upon its production. Pakawau Coal. — Mr. Hackett, the manager of the Dun Mountain Company's works, has just returned from a visit of inspection to the Pakawau coal-field. | We understand that Mr. Haokett has expressed a favourable opinion of the coal fotad in that district, and has brought over a few splendm-rtunples of the mineral ; we trust, therefore, that the Dun Mountain Company will commence operations at Pakawau without delay. The Govebnment Buildings.— We understand that no site has yet actually been fixed upon for the proposed Government buildings ; but it was decided, some nine or ten days ago, that plans for the buildings should be invited by advertisement Why this part of the business has not been done we cannot tell ; and it is to be regretted that any delay should take place now that, in consequenoe of a partial slackness amongst the mechanics, the buildings might be erected economically, and especially as the vigorous prosecution of the works might b»« the meaus of retaining amongst us several skilful mechanics, who, from want of work, will otherwise be compelled to take their labour to another market.

Caution to Youths.— At the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday, Bevoral informations, laid by the constables for offences against the Constabulary Force Ordinance, were heard. Some five or six lads were charged with letting off fireworks in the public streets ; and as they all, with one exception, admitted the offence, they were each fined 10s., and 6s. costs. The one who denied the charge was, after the offence had been proved, fined £1, and 9s. costs. This lesson, no doubt, will not be without its good effects. ExroßT of Gold.— By the William Alfred, which cleared out yesterday for Sydney, upwards of 1,200 ozs. of gold, the produce of dur gold-fields, were exported. As the summer comes on, no doubt our exports of this valuable article will increase.