The "William Alfred," from Wellington for Sydney, anived here on the (veiling of the 27th ult., bringing several tons of foreign produce, and sailed on the 30thi having in the inti lval received on board 100 tons of the pioductions of this settle ment. The papers brought by the " Wil liam Alfiecl " from Wellington contain matter of considerable impoilance, being no less than an announcement that the Gover nor-in-Chief purpo-es visiting this settle ment on his way to Auckland, in company with Mr. Commissioner McLean. Tho piincipal object of the visit is said to be the acquiring fresh land from the Natives. j

The Spectator stairs that the approaching departure of the Governor has called forth hearty sentiments of good will and regard, which take vanous shapes. r l he working class-es of Wellington aic getting a medal struck in honour of his Excellency, the execution of which has been confided to Mr. Marriott. Addresses expressing the approval of the sett Ins of the ptudent and vigorous administration of his Excllency were in course of signature j and a subscup tion had been set on foot among the nier. chnnts and otheis to present his Excellency with a handsome piece of plate, ai an en during numoiial of tin ir ap, rcciation of his public seivices.
The time for the election of the membets foi the House of Representatives and the Proviucial Council for Wellington had been fixed, and will be found amongst our ex tracts in ano'her column.
