NELSON.

Lyttelton Times, Volume VIII, Issue 517, 17 October 1857, Page 4

NELSON.

The Taranaki brings us Nelson papers to the 7th instant. The poll for the Superintendent's election was proceeding on the Bth, when the Taranaki left. The day was kept, of course, as a holiday, and considerable excitement prevailed* "We are unable to learn that either of the candidates (Mr. Robinson and Mr. Saxton) was certain of success.

The following letter from a correspondent of the ' Examiner,' under date Sept. 28, gives the latest information concerning the state of affairs on the gold fields:—

The Diggings, Aorere, Sept. 28. "We have had a great deal of rain for the last week or two, which has been a hindrance to the diggers; most of them being obliged to shepherd their claims, and wait for finer weather. New comers have felt it even more, as many of them come here,without much means, and want some profitable employment at once. This they have no difficulty in finding in fine weather, at least sufficiently so to enable them to lire. If Government were to begin road-making, or any other public works, it would be of great assistance at such times, as it would enable parties %o carry on until claims could be found.

The quantity of gold brought in from Slate river has been very small, in consequence of so much wet weather, but all seem in good spirits, and look forward to the end of this showery equinoctial weather with impatience. The gold brought from the Quartz Ranges has increased in quantity, and is of fine quality. Several very nice nuggets, from five to eight pennyweights, have been found there, and altogether there appears but little doubt of its ultimately proving good. Several parties have commenced working the bars on the main river, Aorere; and although the gold found there is fine, it is expected to pay well.

Numbers arrive daily from all the provinces, and but few return, so that the population is fast increasing. The -Anatoki Diggings.—The following extract relative to these neAvly-discovered diggings is from a letter written by a person on the spot, and which reached Nelson on Tuesday evening last:—"A rush has commenced to the Anatoki. The gold here is very heavy, and in much larger quantities than at the Slate River. There have been several nuggets found, weighing from 4 dwts. to half an ounce.