Sydney Shipping.

New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume III, Issue 178, 14 April 1847, Page 2

Sydney Shipping.

The Missionary Brig John Wesley, 237 tons, Buck, arrived at Sydney from Southampton March 18. Passengers— Rev. Mr. Harris, Mrs. Harris, two children, and servant, Rev. Mr. Adams, Mrs. Adams, Rev. Mr. Daniel, Mrs. Daniel, Rev. Mr. Davis, Mrs. Davis, Rev. Mr. Ford, Mrs. Ford and two children, Rev. M. Malvern, Mrs. Malvern and child, Rev. Mr. Kirk, Rev. Mr. Amos, and Mrs. Amos. The Missionary Brig John Wesley. — This vessel arrived in our harbour unexpectedly on Thursday evening last, from Southampton, having on board several missionaries, all destined, with one exception, (Rev. Mr. Harris) for New Zealand and the South Sea Islands. She was launched from the building yard of Messrs. Thomas and White, at Southampton, in September last, and is certainly a veiy handsome brig, of 237 tons register, and fitted with every accommodation. A finely carved bust of the eminent man whose name she bears, ornaments her bows. She is commanded by Captain Buck, formerly of the Missionary Schooner Triton. The John Wesley reports having spoken the Schooner Souvenir, hence for Launceston, off Cape Howe, on Tuesday last.