Local Intelligence.

New Zealander, Volume 1, Issue 9, 2 August 1845, Page 2

Local Intelligence.

The Weather. — On Saturday night last, the weather suddenly changed, the wind blowing from the north-east, and, accompauied with heavy rain. On Sunday the tempest increased with great violence, and continued incessantly until Tuesday. The Barometer fell to 28° 80. In the town of Auckland there was much damage experienced, particularly in Queen-street. The Blue Bell Inn was inundated, and the lower part of the houso considerably injured. The creek, the edge of which was so foolishly made the margin of the street, was as usual after heavy rains completely filled, so that the water found vent through all the houses "between the jail and the beach. This evil and nuisance has long existed, and the same mischief will recur until the Government make a proper and sufficient water course from the swamp beyond the Court house, to the sea. This ought to have been done long since, and we think Mr. Nicol as well as others who m t ay have sustained loss or damage by this flood, are fully and justly entitled to compensation. In Mechanic's Bay, the flood made a ravine on the road to the bridge, and quite altered the appearance of the beach. — Most of: the vessels in the harbour rode out this tremendous gale veiy well indeed, except- , ing the Elizabelk, which parted from her anchors, and drifted into Cooper's Bay, but as she jwas not safe there, the Harbour Master £>ot her off, and ran her into liobson's Bay, on the soft mud, where she sustained no injury. The i Wave, a small cutter, in attempting to beat out of the harbour, capsized and mm k, but fortunately a boat was towing astern, and no lives were lost ; her mast is seen at low water, therefore there are hopes of raising her. A small schooner, presumed to belong to natives, but none on board, upset at her anchors and has since disappeared. The Flying Fish, coaster, also parted from her anchors, but was run into Hokao bay in safety.

Coroner's Inquests,— On Monday last an inquest was held, at the Hibernian Hotel, l>y Dr. Pollen, coroner, on llic body of Charlotte McCarthy, who died suddenly. The jury after hearing evidence as to the circumstances attending her death, and her usual habits, brought in a verdict— that the deceased died Jrom°the effects of intemperance. On Tuesday another inquest was held on the remains of a child found on the shore in Cooper's^ Bay, of which no information could be obtained, and the jury returned a verdict accordingly.

Purchase of Lan]> from the Natives. — Notice lias been issued from the office of the Colonial Secretary, for all purchasers of land 'from the natives to send in a statement of the actual consideration given for the property so acquired.

Provisions. — The inhabitants of Auckland have now certainly increased facilities of living well and cheaply, not only by the abundant supplies brought by the Natives, but likewise by the persons commencing as poulterers, orcen grocers, &c.,— and encouragement should be given to those industrious individuals,— as Mr. Buckingham, whose former occupation, like Othello's, has passed away, for one that we think will not only be more creditable, but we trust more profitable.

Public Sales.— On account of the tt c ™~ pcstuous weather, the public sale of eat tle > horses, &c, by Mr Ilait, announced for Tuesday last, was postponed. It will take place on Tuesday next, the sth of August.