We arc glad to knowalsothatour very respected fellow colonist Mr. J. D. Lance had most materially recovered strength and good spirits, and that the change had evidently commenced a restoration to health and ilronvth a;;ain. The late Bishop of Nelson also had much improved in strength. The success of tho Kaikoura's trip will doubt less induce a large number of homeward bound colonists to adopt this very comfortable route, its advantages over others being now so apparent. The Kaikoura left Panama on the 26th July, the mails having been received the previous evening, and arrived in Wellington on the 21th. Aug, the short delay being occasioned by tho want of power in the temporary screw as before stated

shipped/at Sydnoy, and meoting with hoavy S.Wi gales the last week of tho passaage. Tho weather botweon N. Z. and Panama is snul to bo tho most porfeofc conctivablo, cool rofrosbing easterly breozes with very moderate boat. We commend those facts to our frionds homo ward bent, atthesainotimowishingltho promoters of tho Company that quantum of success thoy so richly doservo.
The following testimonial, together with a purse of soToroigns, was presented to Captain Maohin on tho arrival of tho Kaikoura at Panama :

" S.S. Kaikoura, July 19,1800.
" Dear Sir,—Wo, the passengers of the Kai koura, beg you to accept our congratulations on tho kappy tcrniinationjof this tlio first voyago of the Panama route.
