WKLLINGTON. Wellington, September 18. The Hon. Mr. Hialop, whu left for the South yesterday, returns shortly to take up his pormauent residence ia Wellington. CONSOLIDATION OF LOANS. Mr. Wostgarth has formally written to the Goverumout couooruiug his proposal for joint colonial 3 per oent, loans, and the matter will be con sidered by the Cabinet. IiAILWW COM MIS I WKIf&HIP. The* Railway Cotumi3siouorßhip still remaius in abeynuc^, bat the Premier slates that it will probably be Battled definitely iv a short lime. CHAS'GSS IST SHKHP DUPAfcTMKNT. Tho ohanges iv the Bhcep Dispart rueiit, reoomraended by tho Stock Oommittee, take tffoot from October Ist. Iv future there will only be six Inspectors, each responsible for his owu district, and the head Inspector* ship will be abolished. IHRQUiC ABHOItF. The barquo Kate Tatbam whioh was floated off the rooks near Wairau river and taken to Port Underwood to be beached for repairs prior to coming to Wellington, was taken too high up, and some difficulty iv getting h« off is anticipated,

To-morrow Mr Newton King will soli by auction, at the rceidence o£ the Hon. Mr Be Jt land, tho whole of tho household furniture, pictures, &o. The Right Rev. Dr. Grimes, Catholic Bishop of Christohurch, is now on o visit to Wellington, The Prinoe of Wales will not allow the 41 Boulanger March" to bo played, ja hie bearing.
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