It is understood that the Superin tendent has written to the three Civil servants, Messrs Gisborne, Seed, and Knowles, stating that they need not come to Auckland. The Directors of the Bank of New Zealand were the only tenderers for the Government account, so that their tender has been accepted on the condi tions published some time ago. May 3. The Thames steamer Durham took fire this morning at 4 o'clock. It was supposed to have been put out, but broke out again at a quarter to ten, doing great damage. The boat had to be hcwttled. Saloon badly damaged ; Cap tain and Engineer's cabins gutted, and deck planking injured seriously. Vessel expected to be floated this afternoon. Insured for £1000 in the New Zealand Company.
REUTER'S SPECIAL CALOGRAMS.
LATEST AUSTRALIAN.
Sydney, May 2. Ei fe ht of the Strath in ore passengers arrived hero by the mail steamer Subscriptions have been opened to assist them to Now Zealand.
The Australia's departure lias been postponed till Saturday.
SUPREME COURT.
CIVIL SITTINGS.
Tuesday, May 12, 1876.
