The Lyttelton Times. Sept. 10th, 1853.

Lyttelton Times, Volume III, Issue 140, 10 September 1853, Page 6

The Lyttelton Times. Sept. 10th, 1853.

We have received Sydney papers to the 19th August, but they contain no later European news then what we have already received. The most gratifying item'of intelligence consists in the commencement of steam communication between Australia and New Zealand, the Ann, a steamer of 154 tons, and 50 horse power, being advertised to leave Sydney on the 20th. The Ann has since arrived at Nelson and Wellington, and may, therefore, be hourly expected here ; but we have no particulars of her voyage. Our latest papers fr.oni Nelson are of the 27th August, and from Wellington of the 31st, at which, dates she had not arrived. The Jane brings the intelligence of the sailing of the schooner Rapid, for this port, on the 25th August, with 20 tons flour, and an Australian mail. The papers we have received contain but little news. Mr. La Trobe, the Governor of Victoria, had resigned his office, and public opinion pointed to Mr, Deans Thomas, the able Colonial Secretary of New South Wales, as his successor. Sir George Grey's name was likewise mentioned in connection, with the appointment.

Letters from Melbourne state that intelligence had been received there that Bishop Perry was to succeed the late Bishop Broughton as Metropolitan, and to have the option of residing either in Melbourne or Sydney. This last announcement appears, to throw doubt over the whole report.

The S. M. Herald states that intelligence has been received from a private source, that the Right Hon. Lord Lyttelton was to be appointed Governor-General of Australasia. His lordship is only thirty-six 3 rears of age, and is a " Peelite" in politics. In 1846 he was under Secretary of State for the colonies. Lady Lyttelton is daughter to the late Sir Stephen Glynne, and sister to Mrs. Gladstone, the wife of the present Chancellor of the Exchequer. Sir Charles Fitzrpy, it is said, will be appointed^ Governor of Bombay.,,

A public ball took place at Wellington, on the 25th August, to. celebrate the re tarn of the first members to the Council of the Province under the Constitution Act. It seems to have been a very brilliant affah*, and to have passed off with great eclat.— The company numbered about 280, and comprised every shade of political opinion. In the words of the Independent, '*■ all party feeling seemed to be entirely discarded, and it was gratifying to see those so recently antagonistic in political strife, so harmoniously engaged in such a pleasing occupation as that of ushering in the new constitution." There has been some talk of a similar reunion taking place here, which we hope may not be allowed to fall to the ground.