AUCKLAND.

Southland Times, Volume I, Issue 3, 18 November 1862, Page 4

AUCKLAND.

The resignation of the office of Superintendent made by Mr. Williamson, on the 24th September, was accepted by the Governor on Saturday last, after his return from Wellington, and a writ for the election of his successor has been issued by his Excellency. The day for the nomination is fitedfor the sth of November next. In accordance with the Deputy Superintendent's Act, the office is filled by the Speaker of the Provincial Council, Mr. Powditch, who will hold it until Mr. Williamson's successor shall have been elected. As yet Mr. Joseph Newman only is in the field, but we have heard the names of several gentlemen mentioned as likely to become candidates ; amongst whom were Mr. Robert Graham, Dr. Weekes, and Mr. Smythies. The name of Mr. Augustus B. Abraham, has, we understand, been mentioned by settlers at Papakura and elsewhere, as a suitable candidate. His established connection with the colony of Victoria would be, it has been thought, advantageous to this Province, were he elected to the office. We learn also that a number of settlers at Mangarei and Otahuhu, who desire to see Col. Haultain in the field, have not yet given up their hopes that that gentleman may be prevailed upon to contest the election. Other names also have been mentioned — thatof Mr. Ei ward King, and that of Mr. Thomas Russell — whether the "senior" or the "junior" we cannot say. — New Zealandir.