Local Intelligence.

Wellington Independent, Volume XVI, Issue 1676, 15 October 1861, Page 5

Local Intelligence.

Tera witi.— Messrs. Reading and Standen s party returned to Karori on Saturday evening last. Tbey report having sunk a hole 14 feet deep, on the bank of the stream ; aud the deeper they went, and the nearer the stream, the heavier tlie gold became. The party are paddocking the claim, for the purpose of fiuding the lead of gold. Tnis party have now been out prospecting for about three weeks, and have gone to considerable expense, in providing toms, tools, Californian pump, and otber necessaries. The majority of the party being working men, they will be obliged to abandon the pursuit for want of means, if they do not obtain assistance from the public. It would be a pity, after so much time bas been consumed in prospecting, and when success has almost crowned their efforts, if they should be compelled to do so now. We recommend that a subscription should be opened at once, and we have no doubt that sufficient funds would soon be obtained to enable the party to prosecute their search to a successful issue.

His Honor the Superintendent, Major Dwyer; Messrs. Johnston, Pearce, Carter and Brandon, paid a visit to Waireka on Saturday last. Specks of gold were found in every dishful of eurth that was washed ; and a small nugget was picked up in the presence of his Honor. Yesterday, the party from Wainui-o-mata proceeded to Terawiti, taking a torn, pump, and tools with them. other parties have also gone out. vVe trust that their praiseworthy efforts may be crowned with success, and that they may be fortunate enough to find the precious metal in paying quantities. The Storm Bird. —The examination of the Storm Bird's hull at Nelson last week, showed far less repair to be necessary than was expected. All that was required was soon executed by Mr. Seagar. who went from here for the purpose and as a consequence the vessel arrived here much sooner than was expected—ou Sunday morning instead of last night. She sails for Otago to-morrow morning. The Wonga Wonoa.—This steamer is expected from Otago sometime this week pro bably about Thursday. The Auckland Mail.-—The news from Auckland received by the Storm Bird via Nelson will be found elsewhere. Si. far as Sir George Grey is concerned it comprises nothing more than the details of his landing. The Airedale bringing these particulars was des* patched hurriedly from Manakau to Nelson to fetch up the English Mail, and is now hourly expected here with news to at least a fortnight after Sir George's arrival. Scott's Debentpbes. —ln the General Government Gazette of the 14th Sept., notice is given that tbese debentures issued by Sir George Grey in February 1851, will be payable at the Colonial Treasury on the 14th of December next—after wh\ch date no interest will be allowed. The followiug are the particulars. Debentures issued in favor of Charles Suisted and James Smith, Trustees of David Scott,

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