COROMANDEL.

New Zealander, Volume XVIII, Issue 1672, 26 April 1862, Page 3

COROMANDEL.

[from our own correspondent.] April 24th.

During the last few days but little has occurred to cause any excitement, but I am sorry to say that Mr. Murphy, the head of one of the prospecting parties, has been sick for the last few days from the effect of foul air collected in the shaft; yet lam glad to be able to state that he is rapidly recovering. Mr. Watson's party is steadily persevering, and are very sanguine of ultimate success. The very splendid specimen, of thirty ounces, at present to be seen at the oiiice of the Bank of New Zealand was found by a party prospecting in the neighbourhood of Mr. King's mill; but the exact spot is not known, as the lucky finders arc endeavouring to keep the whereabouts a secret as long as possible—though in a few days it is sure to be discovered, as many of the diggers keep a constant watch on the successful party. Gold has now been found in various places along the main ridge for upwards of sixty miles, and there is no doubt that when the reef is struck, it will give profitable employment to some thousands of miners. But we do not wish to encourage the arrival among us, under the name of prospectors, of men who will not work, but rather a few willing and experienced men like some of the miners at present engaged here. Mr. Von Tcmpsky is still at work in the same place, and seems to be satisfied with the results of his labour. It is to such men as Von Tempsky that the Colony will owe her thanks, and not to the peach-eaters and gamblers, who have lately left here. The £SOO ad vanced by the Government is nearly expended, but it is to be hoped that something will be done by the people of Auckland, as it would be a great pity that the labour of Mr. Murphy's party should be thrown away; when in all probability in a few weeks or even days they might strike upon gold in paying quantities. We have about 180 miners up here, but I should say not above one-third of them are at work; two-thirds bein o, engaged in watching till the gold is found. Those at work, though they will not state what they are getting, seem satisfied.