WRECK OF THE "GENERAL GRANT."

Southland Times, Issue 885, 20 January 1868, Page 4

WRECK OF THE "GENERAL GRANT."

Duriftg the last few days tlie town has been in a state of excitement, owing to the arrival of the Butfvi\rdr& frdoi the wrecked; §\ns * General G-rant" at the 4Auckland Islands the of the wreck will ite- fbattcl in, otir other Viol\imhsr. iniui'eaiateiy the ihforniation was received; ; tfe V'ooVerninenfc tobfe iw;ti6n. "Jl %p%ciial train was sent down to bting from the Bluff the castaways after tbe onicial investigation concluded. Everything tMt lytii^atny or meana cduli do tb assist the unfortunate survivors was dooe \Vith a sharp and active hand: Liberal provisions were made- for housing and clothing them, When it was 1 known that a b6at witn foiir. hdnds had iieft the Iceiie of ttie wrec& with the object of reaching the mainland of New Zealand to obtain- assistance fdr their companions, Who had not been since heard ofv a feeling in favor of sendiug a search 6hip without delay Bprang up. A meeting of the citizens was heldj and resolutions pasaed for raising a fund for this purpose. The Government; however; subsequently took the matter" tip, and rilade the arrange^ nients for sUet to be done. At a meeting of the e Committee appointed, the Chairman (H. M'CxJLLOCH, Esq., 8.M.,) announced that he had an interview with His Honor the Superintendent, and was informed that steps had been taken for the despatch of a search ship and the formation of depots for provisions, guns, and other articles likely to be useful in event of similar accidents on the various islands. A public subscription is being raised by the Committee to aid those who need assistance, and provide substantial testimonials for those who by ingenuity and perseverance contributed largely to the preservation of the lives of the wrecked.