Local Intelligence.

Wellington Independent, Volume XVII, Issue 1786, 1 November 1862, Page 3

Local Intelligence.

The Chatham Islands. — We understand thai the long -talked of change in the Beside in Magistracy of the Chatham Islands is about shortly to be made. We are told that the appointment has been offered to Captain Thomas of Grey town, and that that gentleman has accepted it, The Panama Route,- Letters by the last Airedale from Auckland, mention Mr. Ward as intending to proceed to England from Australia before the close of the prdsent year, if possible via Panama — his object being to facilitate the arrival of" the good time coming" when communication with the old country via thai isthmus shall lie a monthly fact. We <lo not suppose Mi 1 . Ward expects 'to be able to do more than collect information that shall be available for after use in London. Should, however, no favorable opportunity present itself for voyaging via Panama, Mr. Ward will take the Suez route. Wairarapa. — A correspondent from this place writes us follows on the 2oih inst. " A oast of stalling has been recently investigated ai Greytown, in which an American named Suniner was accused of cutting and wounding another man called Jouos. The matter was i heard hef'oie Captain 'Thomas, and W. Al. Smith Esq , J. P's.. when, after a patient inves tigaliou,.lue prisoner was committee! to take hitrial at the next sittings of the Supreme Cjiui Theie was ash up fronton Wednesday night, anu on Thursday morning the IXemuukit and low /» spurs of Torirua were we. l powleied. with snow. Ttie frost I dear has done some iniscuief to the potatoes. Tue vines and lig-tr«es in our gardeus ate badly uipped.

Lancashire Relief Fund. — A dramatic entertainment, the proceeds of which are to be

lodged in the Sank of New Zealand, for the purpose of ultimate transmission to the London Committee of the Lancashire Relief Fund, is to

take place on Thursday ni<jht, at the Olympic Theatre. The programme which will shortly

he issued, contains a series of excellent selec* tions of tragedy, comedy, and burlesque, while the various parts are to be sustained by Mr. V- Webster, Mr. Williams, Mis* Etta

Williams, and a host ofamiteur aspirants to the honor of a place on the boards. We understand that Mr. V. Webster is entitled to the credit of originating this scheme, and bearing in mind the charitable object which it is intended to serve, we trust the exertions of himself and associates will meet with a merited measure of public support.

New Stores. — Business would appear to he increasing in Wellington, if the erection of new stores, aird starting business therein, may be accepted as a criterion. In addition to those we noticed some time ago, we observe that a "Sheffield and Birmingham House" with a very complete and extensive stock of every variety of ironmongery, cut'ery, and japanned goods, has been opened on Lamb ton Quay, opposite the Odd Fellow's Hall, by Mr. Aston. The building, which is a new one, is a handsome structure, and exceedingly well adapted for the intended business. We also notice, that Messrs. Gilbert Pickett & Co., have opened a nfw branch drapery establishineut in Willis Street, to suit the convenience of that portion of their customers resident in this quarter of the city.

A Pkrfect Nuisance. — Now that fine summer weather is again approaching, and open air walks and promenades aye being adopted by old and young, it is important that nothing should interfere to mar such a healthful and innocent gratification, and we therefore beg to c ill the attention of " the powers that be " to a most intolerable nuisance that at present exists in the shape of the dead oarcasess of cattie which are washed ashore from the numerous southeVu bound vessels in the harbour, lv a stroll klong the beach ou the eastern side of the harbour, we counted the remsiins of three bullocks, two . pigs, several dogs, and yes — we aye almost certain there was at least one eat. It is'nt pleasant that the olfactory nerves should be shocked in this fashion, and when it is remembered that the annoyance is experienced in the most favorite and frequented walk, it is time some stringent measures were employed to check what is not only notoriously unsightiy to sight and smell, but also highly dangerous to health. Are not the Harbor Regulations sufficient for the piupose ?