Local Intelleligence.

Wellington Independent, Volume XVIII, Issue 1983, 14 November 1863, Page 2

Local Intelleligence.

Alleged Appointment to the Legislautb Council.— We take the following paragraph from the Nelson Colonisl of the 10th inst, announcing the appointment of Mr J. C. Richmond to the Legislative Council. We may however remark that we find no notification of it in the General Government Gazette received by tbe Lady Bird :— " During tbe last fortnight we have received information from various sources that the Piime Minister cf the colony bas translated Mr J. C. Richmond, Crown Lauds Commissioner for the province of Nelson, to tbe Legislative Council of the colony. This appointment has been made, it is alleged, to supply a want mentioned in the report of the early meetings of Parliament. There was then no member of the Upper House who represented the Government, and Mr Richmond goes there to undertake that duty. He will, therefore, we understand, hold a seat in the Ministry, but for the present at least, without office. We are informed that the appointment will be notified in irie Gazette to arrive per Lady Bird from Auckland, now overdue.

Bonded St»ee fob Wanc_anui. — The premises of Mr William Finuimore, Market-place, Wanganui, have been Licensed and approved under the Customs Regulation Act, 1858," as a General Warehouse for the reception of goods under Bond.

Captain Wilson's Lectdre.— This gentleman announces a lecture on Electro-Biology, on Monday evening at the Odd Fellows' Hall, wben we trust his previous reputation will draw a large audience.

Th M Wellin oton Volunteebs.— Wejlearn tbat a-comuiunic.uion has been received from Anckland, notifying that the Volunteers throughout tbe Colony are for the future to receive pay at the same rate as tho Militia, for , the whole period that tbey have attended for training and exercise. The Wellington Volunteer Company, will, we understand, nieefr on Tuesday afternoon for firing exercise.

AdCiroN Sales. — We have been requested to call attention to Mr Homer's sale of merchandise to take place on Tuesday at the premises of Messrs. W. B. Rhodes & Co.

Pbesentation to Captain Mundle. — On the arrival ofthe Srurm Bir.l last nighi, Capt Mundle of the Rangatira ou going on board was presented with a handsome silver vase, by the officers and crew of the Storm Bird recently under his command. The vase is very pretty ; on oue side it has a yacht in frosted silve,r and on the otber the following inscription : " Presented to Cantain Mundle late of the Storm Bird, by the officers aad crew as a mark of their esteem and respect. 13th November, 1863

General Assembly of the Pbesbytebun Chobgh. — The members of tnis body will meet oo Monday first, the 16th inst., iv the Rev. Mr Moir's Church, at 2 o'clock, when the opening sermon will be preached by the Rev. John Maeky. A communion service will be held in. the evening. On the following day (Tuesday) the Assembly will hold its first meeting in the Provincial Council Hall, when the Moderator will deliver the opening address. The proceedings, of which we shall furnish a report, will extend over several days. It will be observed from an advertisement elsewhere, that the various Ministers thus met together, will preach to-morrow in the City Churches, as well ■ as„in those of the Hutt.

Company. — We look with much Anxiety for intelligence of the result of the very' important public meeting held in Auckland on the 17th inst., presided over by the Premier of New Zealand, and attended by all the leading commercial men of the city. That meeting will be a turning point in the Company's career, because the statements tben made will tend to convince the Auckland public, that the interests of tbeir province, as well as ot all otbers will be consulted, in tbe Company's scheme of operaUions. Already the various provinces feel the lbsi)efit ofthe increased facilities of postal comjnunication and pnssenger traffic afforded by tbe Company. The Storm Bird arrived last night to the very hour, and the Rangatira, which sails to-day, will thus take mails to the North, from Duuedin, Lyttelton, and Wellington.