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Grey River Argus, Volume III, Issue 160, 22 January 1867, Page 2

We are glad to- state that Messrs Sweetman and Co,, the purchasers of the Jane Elkin, have succeeded in relaunching her, aud that she is once more in the river. She is iioav lying in the lagoon refitting for sea. The s.s. Kennedy left Nelson at 5 p.m. on the lGth, and arrived at the Buller at 3 a. in. on the 171-b. Sailed at 10 am. on the IStli, and arrived at Pakihi at 1 o'clock. Left at 3 o'clock for Fox's RiA r er, and arrived there at 4 o'clock, and sailed again at 1 a. m. on the 19th, arriving atHokitika at 7 p.m. Left Hokitika at 8.20 yesterday morning aud arrived in the river at 11a.m. Had fine weather throughout the passage. From the report of Captain Carey, of the g.s. Kennedy, we presume that by this time the s.s. Keera is again afloat, as on Thursday last she Avas " chocked" upon the launching ways on the edge of the river, and all ready for a "slide," the hands about her being then employed in getting her masts aloft and gear on board. It was expected that the launch would take place the folloAving Saturday. — West Coast Times. The many friends of Captain Smith will be glad to learn that the schooner Wild Wave was successfully launched from the spit last eA^ening and towed into the river. It is to be hoped this favorite trader will not again ornament the beach. The contractors for launching her haA'e. done their, work to the entire satisfaction of the owner, Quite a fleet of coasters arrived.on Saturday asonr Customs entries will show. They were all from the ports of Fox's River, Pakihi, and Buller, and had good weather down, with the exception of rain. The cutter Wairoa' 'we- ; hear got ashore coming m, but , contrived to get off again,

The Mary SteAvart, from Melbourne, is outside in the roadstead, in company Avith the Glengarry from Hokitika. They may be expected to enter this morning. A noticeable novelty Avas introduced yes-terday-in the entries of imports at the Custom-house. The arrival of the Danish brigautine Den Behaendige, already noticed in our shipping report, is an event in the hnpart trode of the province, she being the first vessel AA-hich has arrived at this port Avith a cargo of tea direct from China. She is consigned to Messrs W. and G. Tnrnbull and Co. , and brings some of a series of cargoes lately imported by that firm from foreign ports. — Daily Time-it. The neAv boat Star of Brighton, built here for the purpose of landing passengers and cargo from the roadstead, Avas lauuched into the river on Tuesday morning, and immediately put out on a trial trip to Woodpecker Bay, The boat proved herself a splendid one, seaAVorthy, buoyant, and all that could be desired, and we only Avish Aye conkl say as much for the men avuo attempted to take her out. After crossing tho bar, Avhich was by no means rough, the savcll being but moderate, the boat rode over several breakers without taking a drop of Avater, one or tAvo heavier breakers then struck her and possibly sprinkled a little Avater over her boAV oarsman. At this time the boat Avas all but outside the breakers. Avhen she Avas met by a sea which SAvept a shoAver of spray over all hands. A disgraceful panic thereupon ensued, the men ceased roAving, and the coxsAvain let go the steer-oar, the boat though left to herself, keeping her head Avell to the sea The Avaterman (?) may consider that their lives would have been jeopardised but for the boat being such an excellent one, but good as she is there are feAV avlio Avould trust themselves in the bay in her Avith the same crew, — Brighton Times. Foundering of tug Bicio Pct — All Hands Saved. — Captain Darby, of the steamer Charles EdAvard, reports that during a heavy gale of Avind on Thursday, the 3rd instant, when about seven miles off Wilson's Promontory, he observed the brig Pet, the barque Sussex, and a galliot. At a quarter past twelve noon the Pet ay.is seen to go down head foremost, the stern being bloAvn up as she foundered. Captain Darby altered his course for the spot immediately, and found the Sussex's boats (which vessel had been standing by the ill-fated Pet in consequence of her being leaky), Avith part of the creAv of the Pet on board. Captain Darby brought on the captain and officers to Melbourne, the rest of the crew remaining on board the Sussex. All hands were saved. The Pet Avas OAvned by Messrs George LeAvis and Co., of this city, and Avas on her voyage from NeAVcastle to this port, coal laden. — Art/us, sth instant. 1 ________-__-____—__————