IMPORTS.

Grey River Argus, Volume X, Issue 846, 13 April 1871, Page 2

IMPORTS.

Per Kennedy, from Hokitika— 2 bundles sashes. 12 pairs sashes, Holder; 1 case biscuit, D M'Lean ; 5 cases fruit, Coburn ; 20 cases kerosene, Forsyth and Masters.

The only arrival yesterday was the s.s. Kennedy, from Hokitika. She is announced to leave at 2 p.m. to-day, for Westport and Nelson. ■■ ■ # The Wallabi and Waipara did not sail north yesterday, in consequence of the boisterous state of the weather. "We are indebted to one of the- passengers for the following particulars of the mishap to the cutter Wangarei, from which it will be seen that the vessel became water-logged, and had to be beached to save the lives of those on board. The Wangarei, Captain Anderson, left this port with a cargo of flour, bone dust, bricks, and sundries. She had also five passengers, amongst whom were, Messrs Baker and BaywardL The vessel had to beat down the coast with a moderate N.E. breeze, and at 11 o'clock on the following morning, being then off Point Rodney, it was discovered that she was making water fast. One of the lady passengers was the first to. observe the leak, and immediately informed Captain Anderson that the water was coming through the cabin floor. Upon examination, it; was found that the vessel was filling rapidly, and the wind being still ahead, Captain Anderson run back, and beached the cutter at the Kawau, in front of the residence of Sir George Grey. During the time the vessel was running back, Captain-Ander-son had the boats all ready in the. event of their being required. For three hours. the vessel was in a sinking condition, and it is believed that if she had been at sea another fifteen minutes she would have foundered. Upon arriving at the Kawau the passengers landed, and were kindly sheltered for the night under the roof of Sir George's mansion. On Sunday morning, Sir George;sent one of his men to gaide Messrs Baker and Hay ward to Matakana, the other passengers, resident at Wangarei, remaining behind* "Erava. Makakana they proceeded to Matmrangi, and came on bo Auckland by fche p.s. Lady Bowen. The other passengers will proceed to Wangarei as soon as an opportunity offers, and the vessel will probably be patched up and come on to Auckland for repairs. The passengers wish to express their gratitude- to. Sir George Grey for his kindness to them, and illso to Captain Anderson and his crew.— Auckland Evening Star. ...-••