Shipping Intelligence.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 8, Issue 392, 9 July 1866, Page 2

Shipping Intelligence.

PORT OF NAPIER

ARRIVALS, July 3—Thane of life, brigantine, from Kaipara 4—Vistula, brigantine, from Sydney 6 Sturt, p.s., from Tanranga and Opotiki, with 106 men of Wanganui Bangers and T.M.8., under Colonel Lyon 7 Secret, ketch, from Blind Bay 7—Tawera, schooner, from Auckland 7—Lady Wycyard, cutter, from Auckland DEPASTURES. July 6—Sturt, p.s., for Wanganui, with troops from Opotiki EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Balmoral, brigantine, from Hobart Town Blue Bell, schooner, from Auckland Celt, schooner, from Auckland Clyde, schooner, from Auckland Hero, ketch, from Wairoa Joanna, schooner, from Auckland Lady Bird, schooner, from Wairoa Lord Ashley, s.s., from Auckland—l4th Queen, schooner, from Auckland Rose Ann, schooner, from Auckland Sailors’ Bride, ketch, from Wairoa Saucy Lass, schooner, from Auckland Star of the South, s.s., from Auckland Sturt, p.s., from Wanganui Success, schooner, from Attokland Taraipine, ketch, from Wairoa Vivid, schooner, from Wairoa VESSELS IX HARBOR. Henry, schooner—repairing Lady Wynyard, cutter, from Auckland Mahia, cutter, from Waikari and Mahia Xautilus, cutter, from Auckland Secret, ketch, from Blind Bay Tawera, schooner’, from Auckland Thane of Fife, brigantine, from Kaipara Vistula, brigantine, from Sydney ENTERED INWARDS. JULY 4—Vistula, brigantine, 133 tons, Paton, from Sydney, with 30 cases sweetened gin, 7 bags rice, 3 cases chutney, 5 cases preserves, 1 bottling machine, Sutton; 10 qrcasks brandy, order; 40 tons flour, 160 tons coal. Watt, Brothers. Passengers—Mr and Sirs Curnin, Mr Hoggett.—Watt, Brothers, agents. 6—Thane of Fife, brigantine, 121 tons, Hughes, from Kaipara, with 80,000 feet timber, Kinross and Co.—Kin, ross and Co., agents.

CLEARED OUTWARDS. July 6—Star of the South, s.s., 147 tons, Eendall, for Auckland, with 62 head cattle, and 400 sheep, "Watt, Brothers.— Watt, Brothers, agents. 6—Nautilus, cutter, 28 tons, Conway, for Auckland and Mercury Bay, in ballast. —Watt, Brothers, agents. 6—Mahia, cutter, 20 tons, Enright, for Waikari. with 3 packages window sashes, 2 baskets, 6 cases drapery, 4 packages clothing, 1 cask crockery, 1 table, 1 grindstone, 1 package lead, X bedstead, 10 bags Hour, 1 bag rice, 1 bag sugar, 2 cases groceries, 1,500 bricks, 3000 shingles, 1000 feet timber, 6 bundles bedding, 2 cases rabbits, 3 dogs, Einlayson; 4 parcels, Farrow ; 1 punt, Provincial Government. Passengers—Mr and Mrs Fiulaysou and 3 children.—Kinross and Co., agents. ARRIVAL OP THE THANE OF FIFE. The brigantine Thane of Fife, Capt. Hughes, left Kaipara on the 22nd ult,, with a large cargo of sawn timber, bound to Dunedin ; but experienced such a succession of heavy gales, principally from the S.E., that Capt. Hughes decided on bearing up for Napier, which he accordingly did, arriving in the roadstead on the morning of Tuesday, 3rd inst. Since her arrival we believe her cargo has been disposed of. ARRIVAL OP THE VISTULA. The brigantine Vistula, Captain John Paton, from Sydney, with a cargo of coal and general merchandise, full particulars of which will bo found elsewhere, arrived in port on the evening of Wednesday, 4th July. The following is the report of the Vistula’s passages since her last ■visit: —She left Napier on the 4th May, with a full cargo of cattle for Auckland. Arrived at the Tamaki on the Bth, after a moderate passage; landed the cattle on the 9th, all in good order, and proceeded up to Auckland. Left that port on the 12th May for Newcastle, with passengers and some hides, tallow, &c., shipped at Napier. Arrived at Newcastle on the 24th May. \V hile there, shipped 161 tons coal for this port, and left for Sydney on the let June, to fill up. Arrived at Sydney on the following day, and took in about 40 tons general cargo. Owing to heavy gales of wind from E.S.E., was detained in port for fourteen days. Finally left for Napier at noon on the 24th June, with fight baffling winds from S.E., which continued for two days ; after which experienced strong gales from the S.W., with heavy weather, which continued until making Cape Farewell at noon, on the Ist July. Was becalmed for twelve hours off Cape Terawiti. Rounded Cape Palliser at noon on the 3rd; Cape Kidnappers at 11 a.m. on the 4th, and brought up in the roads at 2 p.m. same day,—after making the run from Sydney in ten days. Considering the weather she has experienced, and the time lost in Sydney waiting to get out, this voyage of the Vistula’s may be considered as highly satisfactory. She has only been absent from this port two months. We trust our merchants will do their utmost to keep up and increase the connection between this port and Sydney, for the advantages to bo gained bv the encouragement of such a trade must by this time, we think, be apparent to all who take'an interest in such matters.

We have to acknowledge the courtesy of Capt. Paton in furnishing us with the heads of the above report, as also in supplying us with Sydney papers to the 22nd inet,, a few extracts from which will be found in another piece. ARRIVAL OF THE'STURT. The p.s. Sturt, Captain Fairchild, arrived in the roadstead at 8 30 on the morning of Friday, 6th inst. Since her departure from this port on the Oth June, this favorite steamer has seen some service, having been to Wanganui and Wellington twice with troops; and during her last voyage from the latter port to Opotiki encountered one of the heaviest gales of wind which, Captain Fairchild informs us, he ever experienced at sea, it being so strong at times that it was found impossible to stand on the bridge. The Sturt left Tauranga at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, 3rd July, and arrived at Opotiki on the 4th, at 3 a.m. Embarked about 10G men belonging to tbe Wanganui Jtangers and Taranaki Military Settlers, and left fur Rapier at II a.m, on the game day. Off the

East Capa experienced a heavy southerly gale, which compelled her to hear up and put in to Kawa Hawa roads, Where she anchored at 8 p.m. on the 4th. In the morning, weather haying moderated, steamed for Napier at 8 a.m. on Thursday, sth inst. Brought up in the roadstead at 3 - 30 a.m. on Friday, 6th July ; fired a gun for the pilot; but that gentleman not coming on board, Captain Fairchild brought the steamer in himself at 6 a.m. Her object in coming to this port was to obtain coal, twenty tons of which was conveyed on board from Mr Vautier’s yard in a very short time. This being completed, she went outside against a strong tide, at eleven o’clock a.m., and steamed for Wanganui direct. The Sturt may be expected to return to this port in a few days, and will then, it is expected, proceed to the Thames, calling at several places on the East Coast. It is said that it is the intention of the Government to abandon the Miranda Redoubt, in the Waikato country ; and that the Sturt, when aJie gets up the Thames river, will be engaged in the transport of the men who at present garrison the redoubt above-named to Auckland. And here we may mention that the accommodation of the Sturt, as a transport vessel, is not what it should be. This present trip there were 106 men on board, and we are assured that twothirds of them had to sleep on deck; also a woman, who was on board, wife of one of the Rangers, had to do the same. This, we would remark, is not very pleasant during the extremely cold weather which we have had lately. As for the cooking, that is worse still, a portable blacksmith's forge having to be used for a stove. If, as is likely, the Sturt is to be used principally as a transport vessel, surely the Government ought to have some consideration for the health and comfort of the brave men who are engaged in fighting our battles.

The following is a correct list of the troops which arrived here in the Sturt on Friday last:— Colonel Lyon, in command ; Captain Ross’s Company of Wanganui Bangers, consisting of 1 captain (Ross), 1 lieutenant (O’Callaghan), 1 ensign (Nowlan), 3 sergeants, 3 corporals, and 62 rank and file ; also, 1 woman and child. Detachment of No. 3 Company of Taranaki Military Settlers, in command of Ensign Fortescuo, and 2 sergeants, 2 corporals, and 24 rank and file. This is the last of the East Coast Expeditionary Force, except two, viz., Captain Pennefather (Quartermaster) and Quarter-master Sergeant Steinault, who were loft behind to close up the Commissariat accounts. The Rangers and Settlers, ou their arrival at Wanganui, will remain in town for a few days, and will from thence proceed to Patea, there to join a force which is about to be raised in that disirict. It is gratifying to state that the men, the majority of whom seem fine, strapping fellows, just fit for bush warfare, are all in good health and spirits, and express themselves quite ready for a brush with the natives at any time that there may bo occasion for the same. This feeling the Government should endeavor to foster, and we doubt not but that they will do so. We cannot but consider, however, the removal of these men at the present time as soarewhat premature. We hope for the best to result from the course adopted, but expect the worst.

ARRIVAL OR THE SECRET. The ketch Secret, Captain Pearman (formerly of the ship Rangoon), arrived in port on Saturday last, from Blind Bay, with a cargo of potatoes. Left Blind Boy on tho 23rd nit., with fearfully heavy weather, and rounded Cape Palliser on the 25th. From that day to the sth inst. nothing but a succession of heavy gales, with a terrific sea. During the passage was struck by a heavy sea, which stove her boat; was compelled to throw a largo quantity of her cargo overboard, to prevent the vessel sinking. From the 27th ult. to sth inst,, the vessel was under close-recfed canvas. From the latter day to the time of entering the harbor had moderate weather. Entered the Iron Pot at noon on Saturday, 7th inst. She has got twenty tons of potatoes on board. ARRIVAL OF THE TAWERA. The schooner Tawera, Capt. Joseph Kennedy, left Auckland on the 3Cth ult.; arrived off Gable End Foreland at 2 a.m. on Monday, 2nd inst. There fell in with strong southerly wind; bore up for Tologa Bay on Tuesday. Remained there for two days. On Thursday morning left for Poverty Bay, and arrived there tho following morning. Discharged a quantity of Hour and potatoes; also landed four passengers ; and left for Napier the same evening, where she arrived at 2 p.m. on Saturday, 7th July. The Tawera brings a.quantity of bonded goods for this port. We believe she will leave for Auckland on Thursday next, 12th inst., with a cargo of cattle. ARRIVAL OF THE LADY WYNYAED. The cutter Lady Wynyard, Capt. J. Trimmer, from Auckland, arrived in port on the afternoon of Saturday last. She left Auckland on the Ist inst. ; experienced some very heavy weather and had to bring up in Kawa Kawa roads for shelter, where she remained for two days. From thence to port had moderate weather. Cargo; 20,000 feet timber, - Watt, Brothers ; 40,000 shingles, 2 tons ship iron, Tatum. Passengers, 4. The Lady Wynward, we understand, will leave for Auckland on Thursday next, 12th inst., with a cargo of cattle for Messrs Hunter and Co., of that city. FOUNDERING of the MAORI SCHOONER QUEEN.—ALL HANDS SAVED. In our issue of the 2Sth June we published a report, furnished to us by tho master of the cutter Hercules, relative to the loss of the Maori schooner Queen. VV e regret to have to announce that we have now confirmation of the report, and that the Queen is indeed lost. No lives, we are happy to say, have been sacrificed on this occasion. From the ,information to hand it would appear that the Queen, after having discharged her cargo at Wairoa, left for Turanga at noon on the hOtb June. The course she took was the passage between Portland Island and the main land; and in entering this passage she struck heavily upon a sunken

rock, and foundered almost immediately afterwards ; indeed, so soon was she in going down, that there was not the slightest chance of saving anything from her ; and it was with difficulty that her crew (Maoris) managed to escape with their lives in the ship’s boat. MISCELLANEOUS. The cutter Mahia, in going out of the entrance on Thursday night last, took the ground on the western side ; and it was not until a large quantity of her cargo was unshipped that she floated on Saturday morning last. She has sprung a leak, and will have to undergo repair before she can proceed on her trip. The ketch Hero sailed for Wairoa on Thursday morning last. The cutter Nautilus sailed for Auckland on Friday morning last, but returned to port the following afternoon. The e.s. Star of the South steamed for Auckland with a cargo of cattle on Thursday morning last. The brigantine Thane of Fife, which arrived in the roadstead on Tuesday last, entered the Iron Pot on Friday last. The brigantine Vistula, which anchored in the roadstead on Wednesday afternoon last, entered the Iron Pot on Friday last. The cutter Hercules and the schooner Donald M'Lean were both lying in the Turanganui river when the Tawera left on Friday last. The cutter Betsy, bound to Auckland, was in Tologa Bay when the Tawera left on Thursday last.

The s.s. Lord Ashley is due here on Saturday next, 14th inst., and will leave for the South with the English Mail on Sunday, 15th inst., at noon. The barque Alice Cameron arrived at Sydney on the 21st June, after a passage of eleven days. TOTAJj Weeck oe the p.s. Gtjsdagai. —So Lives Lost. Captain Anderson, of “Cobb and C 0.,” has kindly given us an extract from a private letter which he received by the West Coast coach on Saturday, stating that the Colonial Government p.s. Gundagai has been totally wrecked at the Patea, and that no lives Were lost. It will be recollected that a rumor was circulated in this town last week to the effect that the Gundagai had gone down at sea, and that it subsequently turned out to be without foundation. The vessel arrived safely at Wanganui, and on the first trip to the Patea she was wrecked, having, it is supposed, drifted on to the bar. Our informant states that she had broken into two pieces, and was a complete wreck. No doubt we shall have fuller particulars by next mail.— N. Z. Advertiser, 2nd July. The 8.8. St. Kilda left yesterday with oil and stores for Mana Lighthouse. After leaving Man a she will proceed direct to the Chatham Islands with stores. —Ibid. The late strong S.W. gale blew with severity in Lyttelton Harbor. The ships John Temperiy and King of Italy were nearly driven on shore—so near were they to the beach that lines were got out to save the crews’ lives in case of them striking on the rock. A number of other vessels also drove from their anchors. Captain Gardyue, of the Phoebe, reports seeing a large quantity of wreck, consi-ting of the top of a deck-house, several casks and pieces of timber, and part of a lower mast, about eleven miles to the north of the Heads at sea. lie says he saw several pieces of wreck for three or four miles. Some fears are entertained for the safety of the fine vessel Jenny Duncan, which left this port for the North, laden with grain, on Friday evening.— Lyttelton Times, Jane 25. Messrs Brownell and Co., of Christchurch, have handed to us the following telegram received by them : —“The Wild Wave, schooner,of Lyttelton, was totally lost at the entrance of the Pelorus Sound, on Thursday night, during the late heavy gales from S.W. Captain Ilwerson and one seaman were saved; five others were drowned.”—Lyttelton Times. The Otago brought the English mails to Auckland from Sydney, and made the quickest passage on record between the ports. The Otago took the place of the Prince Alfred, which vessel broke the piston rod of the starboard engine on her last passage from Auckland to Sydney. The Norwegian barque Ariadne arrived at Port Chambers on the 25th ult. from London, after a prolonged passage. The Norwegian ship Lindsay, Captain C. B. Berg, from Tomsberg (Norway), arrived in Lyttelton harbor on Monday, at 3 a.m. She left Tomsberg on the 19th February. Loft Hyde (Isle of Wight) on the 3rd March, crossed the equator on the 28th March, and passed the latitude of the Cape of Good Hope on the 7th May.