' Auckland, November 6. The Premier, it is reported, intends to visit this part of the, colony next month,

A well-known resident of Auckland, Mr C, Harris, senr., formerly merchant, died to-day. He has been m the colony for forty years. In reply to an application thab a horse track should be constructed, connecting Stratford with the Central Railway route, a telegram has been received from the Minister of Lands, stating that it would cost £6800 to make a passable track, or £100 a mile, and there are no funds available. Auckland, November 8. Sir F. Whitaker states that he knows nothing of the reported settlement of the I Whitaker-Hutchison case. Feilding, November 7. Mr Cadman, Nauve Minister, has gone on a tour m the Pohangina and Ocal Creek districts, m connection with settling Natives on the land. Wellington, November 6. A fire occurred on board the steamer Dmic, lying at Queen's wharf. Smoke was seen issuing from her fore hatch, and on the hatch being opened it was found that some bales of wool which had been taken on board during the morning were burning. The flames were soon ex tinguished, and the damage proved to be comparatively trifling. The " Post" states that tho action, Whitaker v. Hutchison, which arose out of statements made by the latter m his place m Parliament, has been amicably settled. '. Geo. Hunter; encaged by the Welling ton-Manawatu Railway Company, wan knocked down by a carriage io-day and run over. His-left arm was terribly crushed, his head- cut m several places, and his body bruised. The Mokau Coal Company sent the steamer Rowena on her first trip to Mokau f >r coal to-day. Wellington, November 7. The Wellington Rowing Club have pre sented W. Bridson, amateur champion sculler of New Zealand, with a gold albert and locket. Bridson represents New Zealand m the Victorian sculling championship to be rowed m Melbourne on Monday. Lsuncelot Holmes, for many years pilot at Wellington Heads, id dead. He retired three or four years ajo.. He had been ailing for a considerable time, and dropsy was the immediate cause of death. The Waihora, which arrived from Sydney this morning, brought 130 saloon and 189 steerage passengers for Welling ton, Chritttchurch, and Dunedin. Blenheim, November 6. Mr.T. 