The medical attendauts of Admiral the Earl of Clanwilliam have decided that H's Lordship is now convalescent,

, H.M.S. Bacchante arrived to-day fron Melbourne. It is believed, however, tha the squadron will be further detained foi some days until she has finished provision ing and coaling. ••

SMALL-POX IN SYDNEY.
SYDNEY, July 28,

Small-pox is again spreading in the city, in spito of the stringent measures that ha-1 been adopted by the Board of Health fin preventing the spread of the contagion Another case has been reported to-day fron Woolloomoolloo.
MOVEMENTS OF SQUADRON U

CERTAIN.
SIDNEY, Friday,

Nothing definite has transpired with r gard to the movements of the squadron, bu it is now said to be uncertain whether i will after all visit Auckland/ Th Admiral is known to be awaiting furthc instructions from tho Admiralty.
MR DRIVER ON THE POLI TICAL SITUATION.
[BY TKI/EOKAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.
