AUCKLAND, August 9th.

Otago Witness, Issue 1029, 19 August 1871, Page 14

AUCKLAND, August 9th.

Caledonians are quoted at £170, ex dividend. The gold returns from 11th July to Bth August slioav that 28,5270z. of gold have been taken from 0420 tons of quartz. Of this the Caledonian has produced 19,3280z. Blasting powder is very scarce ; so also is coal. August J 4th, The Nebraska took 13 cabin, 7 second cabin, and 2G steerage passengers. The Hero, for Sydney, took gold to the value of £38,000. The Alexandria, for London, took a cargo valued at £123,000, including— gold, £74,000 ; silver, £10,000 ; cotton, £11,000 ; sperm oil, £10,000 : and kauri gum, £10,000. The share market is active. Caledonian shares arc at £185, and Otago at £4 ss. Mr Vogel is not expected to arrive in tho colony until September. This delay has caused reports to be current regarding internal dissensions in the Ministry. The reports of the discovery of gold in Ohinemuri, and the friendly intentions of the natives, are both proved to be without foundation. News from Fiji by the Merlin states that an indignation meeting had been held at Levuka to protest against Lieut. Woods drilling the natives, and that a deputation had waited upon him regarding the matter. Lieut. Woods replied that it was necessary to drill the men in order to conquer and punish tho mountaineers, and told the deputation that those who disapproved of the Government could leave the country. Some of the country districts have sent in resolutions approving of the Government, while in others strong opposition is manifested. The elections are proceeding vigorously.

The Herald this morning is informed that Maafti has submitted to Thakombau. This is important if true, but requires confirmation.

Cotton picking has begun, and the prospects of the crop are fine.