SYDNEY.

Wellington Independent, Volume XVIII, Issue 1979, 5 November 1863, Page 3

SYDNEY.

Our files by the Prince Alfred are to the 23n ul t : — There has been a change of Ministry, and tin Nelson Colonist in summarising tbe Sydney news thus alludes to the personel of the nev Cabinet:— By Sydney news we learn that the Ministeria ciisis in New South Wales has subsided, am a new, and what is believed to be a strong ministry is formed under Mr Martin, who lee she opposition on the adverse non-confidenc( motion. Mr Martin is a Queen's Counsel, a native of Australia, educated in England for the bar. After retuvningto Sydney he edited one oi the papers, got into good practice and speedily became Queen's Counsel. He is considered to be one of the most eminent counsel at the Syduey bar. Mr Forster, the Colonial Secretary, is an extensive squatter, of considerable wealth and ability. Mr Eagar, the new Colonial Treasurer, has the reputation of bein? a very able financer, and well fitted for the office ; having for a long time held a high and responsible position in connection with the Bank of New South Wales. Mr Wilson, the Secretary for Lands, is a mcdi* cal gentleman and member for one of the mining districts, and is said to be a thoroughly practical and judicious man. Mr Holroyd, the Secretary for Works, and Mr Faucett, the Solici-tor-General, are both barristers, in the enjoyment of good practice, and both were strong opposition members to the late Cowper Ministry. It is believed that the new Ministry will last some time, unless something unexpected arise to shake what is deemed their present strong position.