29 AUGUST 1868, Page 2

It appears to be certain that a very great goldfield

has been discovered about 800 miles from the frontier of Natal. An exploring expedition which started in March arrived in May, and discovered gold veins of unparalleled richness, often an inch broad, and getting richer as the miners go deeper. Water and pasturage abound, the native chief is friendly, and has written to the Governor requesting that he may be annexed, as he is not equal to managing gold diggers, a request still under consideration. A large immigration is expected, and Natal has ceased for almost a month to discuss Dr. Colenso and his enemies. Cynics indeed MT that the discovery will save the colonists from dying of the mental weariness produced by ecclesiastical controversy.