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Colonist, Volume IV, Issue 371, 14 May 1861, Page 2

Wangapeka.—A rumor current last jnreek that some parties had come down from this district with four pounds weight of gold is incorrect. The fact however is encouraging, as we hear that two diggers from Collingwood tried the new country, and were engaged for two or three months in preparations to set-in. Having commenced work, in five days they cleared the whole of the expenses incurred in the beforementioned pielimiuary operations. One man, detained five weeks by wot, worked five days and cleared expenses. . .

Captain Cracroft, R.N—Late Aucklau'd papers say that the gallant Commander of the Niger will not leave New Zealand, aad more particularly Auck and, without some recognition of his important services during the last year's war. A testimonial has been presented to him, on his departure for England. . '■■'.'";.'

Volunteers. — ; The resignation of Lieutenant William White, of No. 9 Company of Nelson Volunteers, has been accepted.

Picton. —The capital of Maryborough has at last been officially proclaimed a Port of Entry. General Cameron.—lt has been officially anuounced that Lieutenant-Geperal Cameron, C.8., is a member of the Executive Council New Zealand. ..;;:.