ARRIVALS.—FOREIGN.

West Coast Times, Issue 176, 12 April 1866, Page 4

ARRIVALS.— FOREIGN.

March. 10 William, brig.antino, from Sydney. 11 Clarendon, brig, from Melbourne . • 11 Alma, barque, from Melbourne. 12 Rangitoto, s.s, from Sydney. 11 Banvon, h.s., from Melbourne. 10 Susannah Booth, brignntine, from Sydney. 28 Claud Hamilton, s.s , from Melbourne. April. 3 Army Robsavt, brigantine, from Sydney. 4 Got'ienburg, s.s., from Melbourne. 4 Jane Lockharfc, brigantine, from Sydney. 4 Moyno, schooner*, from Melbourne. 8 Harriet, brigantine, from Melbourne 9 Albion, ss, from Melbourne 9 Hector, brigantine, from Melbourno ARRIVALS.— COASTWISE. March. 10 Bruce, p.s , from Oknritn. 10 Gothenburg, s.s., from Nelson. 10 Claud Hamilton, s.s, from Groymouth. 11 Mary Ann, schoonor, from Okarita. 11 Inna, schooner, from Okarita. 11 Meteor, schooner, from Onehunga. 12 Star of the Evening, s.s., from Dunedin. 12 Persevere, p.s., from Groymouth. 13 Kennedy, p.s., from Nelson, 13 Druco, p.s. from Okarita. 14 Australian Maid, cutter, from Nelson. 14 Lioness, ps., from Okarita. 1,4 Lloyds Herald, p.s. from Okarita. 15 Egmont, s.s., from Duuedin via Nelson. 15 Ballaral, p.s., from Groyinouth. 15 Bruce, p.s., 'from Okarita. 16' Isabella Jackson, schoouor, from Christchurch. 16 Bruce, p.s., from Greymouth, 16 Kennedy, s.s., from Okarita. 1G Sarah, schoonor, from Okavita. 18 rersevcre, p.s., from Groymouth. 10 Lioness, p.s., from Okarita. 19 Clullenge, pa, from Okarita. 15) Kimna Xlizi, schooner, from Oknrita, 19 Eaglo, cutter, from Manakau. 20 Kate, schoonor, from Okarita , 20 Bruce, p.s., from Okarita. 20 Wallaby, s.s., from Greymouth. 20 William Miskin, s.s., from Greymouth. 21 Porsovere, p.s., from Greymouth. 22 Bruce, p.s., from Okarita. 22 Lioness, p.s., from Okarita 21 llangiioto, s.s., from Nelson. 27 Keern, s.s., from Dunedin. 27 William Miskin, s.s., from Okarita, 27 Bruce, p.s., from Okarita. 27 Mary Anne, schoonor, from Okarita. 27 lona, schooner, from Okarita. 27 Perseverence, p.s., from Okarita. 27 Challenge, p.s., from Groymouth. 27 Lapwing, cutter, from Manukau. 28 Kennedy, s.s,, from Nelson via Greymouth. 28 Lioness, p.s., from Okarita. 28 Lloyds Herald, kotch, from Okaiita. 29 William Miskin, s.s., from Brnco Bay. 29 Challeuge, p.s., from Greymouth. 30 Keera, 8.8., from Bruco Bay. 30 Wongft Wonga, s.s., from Nelson. 30 J. B. Rußsel, schooner, from Lyttelton. . 30 Persevere, p.s., from Greymonth. April. 1 Barwon, s.s., from Dunedin f& Nelson 1 Kennedy, s.s., from Okarita. 1 Bruce, p.s., from Okarita. 1 Lioness, p.s., from Bruce Bay. 2 Tararun, s.s., from Dunedin. 2 South Australian, as., from Dunedin. 2 Wonga Wonga, s.s.. from Greymouth. 2 Kate, schooner, from Okarita. 3 Bruce, p.s., from Greymouth. 3 Klin schooner, from Dunedin. 4 Mary Jano, schooner, Napier. 4 William Miskiu, s.s., from Groymouth. B Keera, s.s., from Groymouth. & Ballarat, p.s., from Groyraouth. 0 Claud Hamilton, s.s., from Nelson, C Pcrsevoro, p.s., from Greymouth. 9 Keorn, s.s., from Jickson's Bay. 9 Rangitoto, ss, from Nelson 9 Aparima, sohoonor, from Invorcargill 9 Bruce, ps, from Okarita 0 Matilda, schooner, from Okarita 9 Keera, ss, from Jackson's Bay SAILED.-FOREIGN. March. 10 Claud Hamilton, ss, for Melbourne 12 Gothonbnrg, ss, for Melbourno 17 Egmont, ss, for Sydney via Ncslon 17 Star of tho Evening, es, for Melbourne 20 Alma, barque, for Molbourno 21 Susannah Booth, brigantino, for Sydney 24 Clarendon, brig, for Molbaurno April 3 Barwon, ss, for Sydnoy 3 South Australian, bs, for Molbourno 3 Tararua, ss, for Sydnoy 8 Jano Lockluirt, briganliue, for Sydney !) „ Amy Robsavt, bvigantino, for | Sydney

SAILED-COASTWISE.

HJLtllUll p ". 10 Wallaby, bs, for Nolson 10 Porsevcro, ps, for Greymouth 11 Despatch, brigantino, for Dunedin 12 Lioness, ps, for Okarita 12 James Paxton, schooner, for Okarita 12 Lloyds Herald, ketch, for Okarita 12 Spray, schooner, for Lyttellon 12 Rangitoto, ss, for Nelson 13 Bruco, ps, for Okarita 13 Kennedy, ss, for Groymouth 13 Mary Anno, schoonor, for Okarita 14 Kennedy, es, for Okarita « 14 Ballaratt, ps, for Greymouth 16 Ikuco, ps, for Greymouth 1(5 Lioness, ps, for Okariti 16 Lloyds Herald, ketoh, for Okavita 16 Excelsior, ketch, for Okarita 16 Phoenix, schoonor, for Okarita 17 Volunteer, cuttor, for Auoklaud 17 Mary Anno, schoonor, for Okarita j 17 Konnedy, ss, for Nolson 17 Bruco, ps, for Okarita 10 Fovsovoro, ps, for Greymouth 20 Bruco, ps, for Okarita 20 Barwon, hh, for Dunedin 20 lona, schooner, for Oknrita 20 Lioness, ps, for Okarita 21 Isabella Jackson, schoonor, for Lytteltou 24 Wallaby, 'ss, for Nelson 2t Bruco, ps, for Okavit a 26 Persevere, ps, for Greymouth 25 Challenge, ps, for Greymouth 25 Lioness, ps, for Okarita 26 Rangitoto, ss, for Bluff & Dunedin 27 William Miskin, ss, for Bruce Bay 27 Eagle, cutter, for Manakau 27 Anna Eliza, schooner, for Okarita 27 Bruco, ps, for Okarita Matilda, schoonor, for Okarita 28 Keera, ss, for Bruco Bay 28 Ohallonge, ps, for Groymouth 28 Ballarat, ps, for Groymouth 29 . Pevsovoro, ps, for Groymouth 29 Claud Hamilton, m, for Nolson 30 Kennedy, ss, for Bruce Bay 30 Australian Maid, cutter, Jackson's Bay 30 Thames, cutter, for Havolook 31 Bruoe,ps, for Bruce Bay 31 Lioness, ps, for Bruoe Bay April 1 Sarah, ketch, foi Kiapora 1 Wonga Wonga, ss, for Greymouth 2 B.uce, pii, for Greymouth 3 Keera, ss, for Greymou'h 3 Wonga Wonga, ss, for Nelson via Groy 3 William Miskin, ss, for Greymouth 4 Persevere, ps, for Groymouth 4 Lioness, ps, for Okavita 4 Bruco, ps, for Greymouth 4 Bruco, ps, for Okarita 5 Gothenburg, ss, for Nelson 5 Keera, ss, for Milford Sound 1 6 Ballarat, ps, for Greymouth 1 G J B Russel, ketch, for Lyttolton 7 Claud Hamilton, ss, for Nelson 9 Rangitoto, ss, for Nolson 9 Aparima, schoonor, for Invorcargill 9 Bruco, ps, for Okarita 9 Matilda, sohooner, for Okarita 9 Kocra, ss, for Jackson's Bay 10 Brueo, ps, for Okarita 10 Challengo, ps, for Greymouth 10 Keera, bs, for Nolson 10 Rangitoto, ss. for Dunodin

Tho departure of Iho s.s. Star of the Evening may bo considered an event oi its kind in tho history of tho port, for iho is the first stoamor that has ovor loft Hokitiba wharf direct for any part of tho Australias. Sho goes to Molbourno for tho purpose of |getting if possiblo a froiglit for this port, and as sho is a fiao vessel of hor class, and a good and fast sea boat, wo havo no doubt sho will succocd, It would bo an immonso advautago both to shippors and rccoivors if goods could bo sont across by steamers and landod upon tho wharf without having to bo transhipped in tho roadstead, and boliovo that two or throo vossolß of the Star of tho Evoning's olusb could bo profitably omploycd on tho trado, By tho Egmont 11,098 ounces, 15 ponnywoights of gold dust woro oxportod, tho produoo of tho districts south of tho Groy. and 3250 ounces woro taken by tho Konnody, making a total amount of 14,348 ounces, 15 pennyweights. Of this tho Bank of Now Zealand shipped 4598 ounces 15 pennyweights, tho Bank of New South Walos 3500 ounces, Union Bank 3350 ounces, and 3000 ounces woro shippod under consignment to tho Oriontal Bank. Tho s.s. William Miskin arrived from Groymouth on tho 20th. Sho loft Nelson on tho 18th, at noon, and arrived at tho Grey at 1 p.m. on the 21st. Discharged cargo and landod paesengors on that day ; and on tho noxt, at 1 p.m., loft for Hokitika, whoro she arrived at 3 p.m. During tho whole trip most beautiful weathor prevailed. Tho Miskin brings a light gonoral cargo. Relative to, tho late mishap to that vessel, Capt. Hepburn informs us that blio rccoivod a thorough ovorhaul in Nelson, whon it was found that ono plate only was damaged, which was replaced by a now ono. Sho was also carofully surveyed, and her plates severely tested, the result being that sho was pronounced sound, seaworthy, and in excellent condition. By the" Bruco, whioh arrived from Okarita on the 20th, we avo mforniod that tho onfcranoe to that rivor has much improved lately, tho nhannel being both deopor and less crooked. Captain Korley reports that tho James Paxton was, whon ho loft, still aground on tho Bpit lately occupied by tho Challongo, but hopod to got off in a tido or two. Also that tho Thane, s.s. was afloat, and had beon hauled up tho rivor to tho ballasting pound, where she was busily omploycd taking in her dead woight. It appoars that it is hor ruddor and not her keel that is twisted, whioh was occaBionod by tho ohain cablo getting athwart tho storn. The fan, howovor, will not work, so tho Thane is to bo towod out to sea and will bo taken round to Dunodin under canvas, and thoro docked for repairs. Ths P.N.Z., and A.R.M. Company's s.s. Claud Hamilton, Gordon Ponsonby, commander, having on board ovor ono hundrod passongors, and a heavy freight for difforont Now Zealand ports, loft Molboumo on tho 22nd ult. During tho first 48 hours sho oxporioncod strong head winds and a heavy cross sea, but sinco thon light breezes and fino weathor. Tho Claud Hamilton mado tho land of Now Zoaland on the morning of the 28th ult., and carao to an anohor off tho port at 1080 a.m. Tho s,B, Kennedy, Captain Whitwell, left Nelson on tho 24th ult. with light winds and fine weather, but on rounding tho Spit found a stiff S.W. brcezo blowing, aeconipauied by a chopping head sea. This somowhafc delayed her, as she did not anchor off the Groy uutil 9 p.m. on the 28th, crossing the bar next day at 5 a.m. Discharged about 40 tons of cargo thcro, and at 7 p.m. on tho 29th sho re-crossed tho bar aud steamed for Hokitika, off which port she anchored at 10*30 p.m., and ran in to tho wharf noxt morning at 7.30 a.m. Sho brings about 400 tons of a gonoral cargo, and reports Gray mouth to be in nn exceedingly dull slate, they© be»ng only '

two small vessels lying in tho river, and tho Gold-siiekor, brigantino, and a schooner At anohor o.utsido. That flinarf -littlo. s'torfmotS tho Brucd, htfs once moro returned from ono of hor Okarita trips, having mado a quick nnd successful passage, On tho evening of tho 25th eho left the roadstead with a full load of passengors, and tho schoonor lona in tow, and nfter fivo hours steaming anchored off Okarita at midnight. This remarkably quiok run may bo accounted for from tho faot that sho had a strong southerly ourront in hor favor. Tlio noxt day sho wm in, and crossed the Bar, and convoyod hor "tow" in safety to tlio wharf by noou, and as boob ob her living freight was landod, again fiWd up, and fastening to the schooner Mttry Anno, which had engaged hor sorvices to tow her into tho offing,— at 3 p.m. proceeded down tho rivor. Unfortunately, howovor, sho took tho ground a short distanoo from tho Spit point, ireido, and boing somewhat late on tido, all efforts to got her off woro unavaUiug, so sho was compelled to tomain thoro until tho flood again made ; aud it was not until midnight that oho floated. In tho moantiuiO) tho Lioness, p.s., had run out, and as sho is a rival boat Captain Kerley felt so « rilod" at being thus loft in tho lurch, that ho camo to tho dosporato determination' (in order to savo the noxt day's tido at Hokitika, and thus reach tho wharf as soon at his antagonist,) to crosß tho Okarita bar in tho dark. On hearing his intention tho signalman rofusod to show lights, and his frionds wore urgont in their persuasions to indues him not to risk it, but the " littlo skipper," nothing daunted, turned his boat's head down stroam, and without anything to guide him, Bavo his own unerring instinct— and with the Mary Anne still in tow—pushod the Bruce through tho break, and withoutonco "touching" crossod the barrior of surf and gained the offing safoly, arriving off Hokitika at 8 p.m. on tho 22nd Whilst admitting this feat to be a moit skilful and daring one, and also that Captain Kerley handles his vessol in a most masterly man»or, we cannot help deprecating the rashness of tho aot, and would have that gentleman bear in mind the old adage of tho " pitcher." It is, howover, gratifying to find that our seamen here have lost nono of that esprit dt corps which in every clime under tho sun has so often helped them to win, and carried them triumphantly through many a trying ordoal. When tho Bruco arrived off Hokitika the tido was at its lowest ebb ; but emboldened apparontly by his late success, and having sovoral gentlemen on board who woro anxious to land in timo for businoss hours, the captain attempted to got hor insido at onco, and absolutely succeeded in crossing the bar, and reaching a point abreast tho flag staff. Hero, howover, sho stuck, and as it was then very evident there was not enough water, tho staysail was run up, tho ongine reversed, and after a sharp struggle with on increasing surf, tho Bruco happily effected a safo retreat into tho roadstead, whoro she remained until the tido served, and thon ran in. She brings up a fow passengers, all of whom are commorcial men. Tho Bruce reported tho brigantino Jamos Paxton to bo still on shoro, and with little probability of getting off until spring tides. The p. b. Lionoss arrived from Okarita on the 22nd, aud crossed the bar just in timo to escape tlio hoight of the Rale that swopt over the town all that day. In fact both the Bruco and horself have narrowly escapod boing compelled to put to sea, which would have boon the caso had thoy arrived a few hours later. Tho Lioness loft Hokitika on the 20th at three p.m., and anchored in tho Okarita roadstead at 8 p.m. Next d»y sh« crossed tho bar, and as soon as hor deck load of possongors had landod, towed out the Phoenix, sohoonor, and afterwards returned for the Thane s.s. With this vessel in tow she 'again croiicd the bar. but just as tho outer lino of break was roaohed her tow took tho ground, and with tho ludden jork rh» wwrp parted. Luckily howover Captain Zealand had his canvaii ready, and as the next sea hovo her off, and tho braezo was blowing steadily from the S.W., ho immediately got bit vessel, undor sail and gained tho offing without any further Msistanca from tti» Lionen ; wbick in her usual style had backed alongside to refasten to her. Both vesiels at onco procoedod to ioa, the Thane being bound to Nelion far repairs, and not to Dunedin to whioh port w» in a former issue stated it war hor intention to go, and when the Lioness passed her the was bowling along under canvass at th» rate of between seron and eight knots an hour. Th» Lionoss arrived off Hokitika on the night of the 21st, but boing much to late on tid« sUo wm compellod to rouiaiu in the roadstead until tho next day, whon she ran in and crossed. During the wholo trip sh» did not ouo« touch the ground. Tho s.s. Rangitoto departed from our shoros on Monday, although at ono time it was feared hor doparturo would have boon delayed another day. It was oxpoctod that tho Bruco would havo arrived from Okarita in time to have convoyod pasßongors and mails on board, but as tho time approached and no signs of a steamer's smoko appoarod to tho south, tho agont engaged tho services of tho Ballarat to effect the dosirod transhipment. That vessel at onco proceoded to got up steam, but just as blio was ready to start a heavy miat arose and onvelopod tho town and coast, and so intonso did it booomo that objects woro not to bo distinguished a cublo's length ahead. Crossing tho bar in such a fog was out of the question, so sho oaspd hor steam and remained at tho wharf waiting for a change, when just as all hopo of her leaving that night was departing, the mist thinned, and shortly after disported. At onco tlio passengers hurried ou board, and tho Ballarat loft, crossing the bar safely, though she barely saved her tide. Captain Lowrio, of tho Barwon, s.g., reports that during tho afternoon of March 21st. whon off Yato's Point, a littlo to tho North of Milford Sound, he observed two men lighting a firo and waving their arms evidontly making signals of distross. A littlo furthor to tho North he saw another man walking on the boaoh towards tho other two. In consequenco of tho heavy weather tho Barwon was contending with at tho time an attempt to send a boat on shoro would havo beon an act of madnoßs, but to lot thorn understand thoy wore observed Captain Lowrio ran in as closo as ho dared and hoisted tho ensign. Ho belioves it probable that thoy may bo a part of the orow of soino shipwrockod vessel. We, however, aro inclined to think they are either prospectors, or diggors who have made thoir way ovorlaud from Otago, although it is quite likely that thoy may bo castaway seamen making thoir way along tho coast from tho South. Thoy aro, howover, in diatroas—gestures unmistakably donoting as much— and we thoreforo think immediate steps should be taken to rolievo them. They may be only a portion of a larger party of raon who oven now aro pent up and perish.ng amongst those rookbound islets whioh indout tho south and southwest coasts of this island. As thore is a probability that suoh may be tho case, the suggestions thrown out by Captain Thomas Brown, whoso letter we published in our issue of tho 24th ult., should bo at ouce aoted upon, and a party sont out in a smart vobbol to thoroughly soarch tho coast from Jackson's Bay south and through the Straits. The General Govornmont should take the matter in hand without delay ; and we also think it is of the utmost importance the West Coast of the Middle Island should be re-surreyed, and charts elaborately compiled of the bays, rivors, and inlets with whioU it abounds. Our old acquaintance, tho Susannah Booth, has once moro put in an appotrance from Sydney. She left the harbor at 7 p.m. ou the oth nit,, with lighl northerly bmm «ncl

fino weather", which favored hor until tho 9th wllon tho wind hauled into tho W.N.W., and froshoncd to a galo. Sho drove bofovo it all that"day under roducod canvas, making very fair weathor indcod, but the next morning, tho sea having rißon considerably, sho cdmmenced shipping water. Twico during tho a heavy sea broke on board, although without doing any damage ; but at 4 p.mii tlio wind bohig about two points on the port quarter, sho cajne to slightly, meeting a sea which struck her tn tho main chains and filled tho decks. This wiped hor off and brought the sea on tho other quarter, ovor which it again broke, smashing tho skylight, filling tho cabin, with water, and sweeping tho decks of all loose artiolos. Fortunately, she was at onco got under command again, and shortly afterwards tho galo abatod. On tho 16th land was niado and tho anchor lot go in tho roadstead tho day after, but it was not Until tllb 19th that tho services of a 6toam tug cduld be fld l cured', \vheii iho was towed to tho Wharf by tlio Liottoss. Tho Susauuah Booth brings, a full gonoral cargo. Tho P. N. Z. A. R. M. Company's s.s. Tararua loft Nolson at 9 a.m. on tho Ist iust., in company with tho s.s. South Australian, aud anchored off tliis port at 9 a.m. on tho 2nd. During tho passage, light winds and fair woathor was experienced. Tho Tararua loft Molbouvno on tho 17th, bound to Blufl • lias touched at Dunodin and tho intermediate ports on hor way round, and has arrived HeW on the sixteenth day Out. An excellent run") considering her stay at dno dr twb df tlib" potts, was unavoidably protracted. Th 6 P.N.2. and A.R.M. Company's s.s Rangitoto, H. Harris, commandor, loft Nelson on the 23rd ultimo, at 1.45 p.m., with light winds and fine weathor. At 5 p.m., on round-, ing tho Sand Spit, found tho wind strong from the S.W., with a considerable sea on j and at 10 p.m., when off Capo Farowoll, encountered the full forco of tho galo. As sho proceeded down tho coast, however, the weather moderatod, tho Groy roadstead being reached at' noon tho next day, when a steamer was signalled for, but, as no anßwor \yas made, sho stood on for Hokitika, and anchored off that town at 2 p.m. Duriug tho passage, strong head winds prevailed and a heavy S.W. Bea. Tho Rangitoto brings twenty-two saloon and forty* two second cabin passengers, the majority' of whom aro from tho south, por Phoobe, b.s., and from Sydney, por Auckland, s.s. Amongst tho former, wo notice the namo of, Mr Whito, a confidential omployfi of the Panama Company, Wo have muoh ploasuro in noticing tho arrival of thiß fine steamer, which is famous for her qualities as a fast and sa'fo sea boat. Sho is a most comfortable passenger ' carrier, having vory littlo motion in a sea way; and is considered tho easiest vessel from which to tranship passengers that visits this port. Our reporter, who boarded hor last Saturday; informs us that sho is a model of convenience and oloanliness 5 and savo being a littlo wallsided, is of a beautiful build, with light upper works, a clean run, and a long find ontrance. There wore a great many ladies on board, whoso destination was Hokitika, and whose transhipment into tho Bruco was effected without trouble, annoyance, or distress to thomselves. Tho weathor was certainly inoßt favorablo to tho procedure, for, tho water being smooth, tho harbour boat lay alongside ; but there is no doubt tho transhipment from one boat to tho other was groatly facilitated by the courteous attention displayed by , Captain Harris and his officors, who vied with each ' other in their oare that tho fair aud helpless freight who had entrusted themselves to thoir keeping should havo no reason to regret their trip in the good ship Rangitoto. . > Tho Win. Miskin arrived from tho South, on the 27th ultimo, having oxtonded her trip to the Blue Rivor. On the 24th sho left this port for Okarita with 100 passengers, arriving at hor destination next day at 6 a.m., and landed hor living freight. A hoary rush to Bruco Bay having set in, sho soou rofilled, taking on board besides 40 tons of cargo, and at 5.30 tho same day steored out of Okarita bound to that port, aud auchorod off it at 6 a.m. on tho 26th. Tho woathor being fino and wator Bmooth, she dischargod in a few hours, nnd then hovo uo aud proceoded as far as Blue Rivor, closoly examining tho coast on lior way, and reached that rivor by 12-40 p.m., and landed, but saw no diggora, although traces of them were discovered. Ropovts that no difficulty was exporionced in taking a boat ovor the bar j there was 34 feet of water on it at low tide, and no surf running. Tho Miskin was anchored close to the shore in ton fathoms wator, anchorage good, but a littlo furthor north tho bottom is describod as being exceedingly foul. Loft Bluo Rivor at 2 p.m., and pasjed- Bruco Bay and Okarita without calling. Betweon Paringa Bluff (which sholtors Bruco Bay) and Okarita, tho patent log gave a distance of 874 milos. Tho William Miskin anchored oilHokitika at 2 a.m. yosterday, aud readied the wharf at 6 a.m. The M. A. & N. Z. Company's s s. Gothenburg, Hugh Mackie, commander, left Hobson's Bay at 7 a.m., on tho 27th ult. with moderate' S.W. winds and fine weather. This she carried until noon of tho 30th, when tho wind hauled into the East and commenced blowing fresh. At 4 a.m, on the 31st it had jnoreased to a heavy gale, accompanied by such a sea as compelled her to case off steam and heave to under closo reefed ; staysails and trysails. For 52 hours she lay by the wind making very good weather of it when at 8 a.m. on the 2nd inst. the gale having ' abated she shook out reefs and kept away,, although the heavy sea still running compelled her to keep under half steam. As the day' waned the wind fell light and the sea went down, and hence to the land light airs nnd calms pre* ▼ailed. Came to an anchor off the bar at 3 a.m. on the 4th, thus making the run in 7 days and 8 hours, an excellent passage considering her detention by the gale. Sho brings 125 passengers and 160 tons of cargo for this port. The brigantine Jane Lockhart left Sydney Heads with light easterly winds and fine woa-' ther, on tho 18th ult.. and after a somewhat protracted passage of 13 days made tho land of Now Zoaland on tho 31st. From land to land variable winds and calms wore exporioncod. After sighting tho land light airs and calms kept her at sea until tho 3rd instant, when Bhe ran in and anchored. The Lookhart brings a full gonoral cargo and 60 pigs. Captain Scott, hor commander, informs us that he would havo arrived at least twentyfour hours earlier had ho beon able to make out the light at tho signal station, and this he could not do on Monday night, although within two milos of tho bar. Being a stranger to tho coast he was necossarily cautious, and therefore mado for tho offing again, fearing tbo set had drifted him oithor to the North or South of the port. Ho thus lost Tuesday's tido. [Wo certainly think it is high time for ho new light to bo mado use of, and wonder why it is yot stowed away in the signalman's lumber room instead of being at its proper placo at the signalrnast-head. Abundance of timo has elapsed sinco its arrival, in which to have mado the nocossary preparations, and that euoh apathy should bo displayed in a matter so vitally affecting tho interests of tho port is, wo think, porfeotly disgracoful. Thei'o is not the slightest oxouso for the delay, for admitting that permission from hoad-quarters is necessary before tho roquisito preliminary expenses for goar, &0., can be gone to, our communication with Ohristehuroh, both by road and line is now so direct, and steamers run so frequently to Wellington from thonco, that long ore this, advices from the Marino Board should have boen rocoived, and the new light displayed as a guide by night and boacon by day to mariners who trade to the port.— -Ed.] The s.i. South Australian steamed through Port Phillip Heads on the 17th nit., with light

J variable winds and fine weather; iliis sho v carried until tho 21st, when thji-wimtaettidd into tho north-west and the weather caino on thick and misty, At 5 p.m qfn that.dato sho 4 . y assed tho Solandors, and, the weather still continuing thick, at 7 p.m. liov.e-to waiting for dayligh| to run ihrdiigh tho Straits. Tho iidxt morning at 6 a.rii. slid bore itp, itlid \ arrived at BhuT Harbor at 6.30 a.m.. Dis,<)harged cargo nnd passengers, and at noon up and proceeded to sea. At 6 p.m. sho was abreast tho Nuggets, whon tho engines ■were slowed, and tho ship kept undor easy steam all night. Otago Heads woro ontered tho next day (23rd) at 9 a.m., and tho anchor let go off Port Chaluiors half an hour later. Thero sho remained until tho 26th, on which day at 6.30 p.m. sho left for Lyttolton, and arrived at that port at 10.30 a.m. on the 27th. Iveft again at 6.30 p.m. *ith light wilid, which increased td a strong brooze next morning, arid l'oached Wellington at 10.40 a.m. oil tho 28th. Left again at 6 p.m. on tho 29th, and arrived at Nolson on tho 30th at 7 0.m. ; and on tho Ist inst., at 9 a.m., sailed for Hokitika. Tho black buoy was passod fifteen minutes afterwards, and at 11 p.m. she was abreast tho Stoeplcs. Bold Head was sighted at 6 a.m. on the 2nd, and tho anchor lot go in Hokitika Roads at 9 a.m. This splondid steamer has "*f again made an excellent run from Molbourno, and by tho regularity and safoty with which sho makes her passages, is most desorvodly hold in high estimation. Sho loaves for Melbourne this day, at morning's tide.J „. The paddlo etoamer Bruco has arrived from Okarita bringing a fow passcngors, v^aud 2,573 ozs. of gold — this with prof vious quantities withiu the week, making 4,000 ozs. from that port. Sho had in tow tho . schoonor Kate. Aftor romainiug in harbor hero for about two hours, sho started for the Grey, transshipping on boai'd the Barwon 13,160 ozs. of gold. Sho arrived at tho Gi-oy the samo afternoon at 2 p.m., leaving that port yesterday evening afe 10. 40., and bringing .with her 10,000 ozs. of gold, 5,000 being from the Bank of New South Wales, and , , 5,000 from tho Bank of Now Zealand. This she also transshipped on board tho Barwon, making a total of 23, 160 ozs. of gold forwardod by that steamer to Sydney. A very heavy Bea rolled upon tho beach On the 30th ult., causing tho " bar " to bo almost impassable Several vessels, howovor, crossed it, amongst tlidm the Lioness, s.t., with the Australian Maid in tow, tho lattor being bound to tho South. The North Spit was rounded safely, and tho " bar " almost y< cleared, when threo tremendous blind rollers 1 — following each other in qnick succession, struck both vessois. Tho two first merely sent a few buckets of water on deck, and gavo the mate of tho Lioness (who was taking soundings at the timo) a sound ducking, but tho „> third was a monster, rolling in a solid wall of ■ green water some twolve or fourteen feet high. iSCaptain Whitford, who was at the wheel, /narked its approach, and shouted to his mato to " hold on," but before that individual could respond to tho warning tho wave was upon him, and hod not tho Lioness risen smartly to it ho must havo been swept overboard, As it was a groa,t part of the sea broke on board, smashing in the port bulwarks and dashed tho mato with such violonco against the windlass as to render him insensible Almost at the same moment tho sea struck tho steamer her unfortunate littlo " tow " met it, - and being low in the water instead * of rising over went right through it. Tho shock to those on board must havo boon fearful, for gho was entirely submerged for quito half a miuute, and spectators from tlio . spit thought sho had gone down ; but being a buoyant littlo craft sho roBO from hor bath unharmed, discharging volumes of wator over tho bulwarks on both sides, and tho tow rppo fortunately holding good sho soon found hersel" in smoothor water outsido. Wo aro Yhapp) 0 stato that tho mato of tho Lioness, although much shaken and bruised, has received no material iujury. On her return to the river Dr Beswick was called in to attend ■ • him, who pronounced no bonca brokon, so ' that in a day or two it is expected lie will be able to return to his duty. . On Sunday morning thi cc vessels inward bound came to an anchor iv the roadstead, of which two were the lona and Matilda, coastwise from Okaiita, whilst tho other was tho brigantine Harriott, 24 days out from Melbourne. The • late westerly galo having blown itself out, tho surf had considerably gone clown, so at tido time the Challenge ran out to bring her inside, and at about 3*30 p.m. recrossed tho bat' with her tow astern. The strip of debatable . ground was passed safely enough by tlio bteamer, but when tho brigantine reached it she 6truck and hung heavily for a few moments. The tug, howover, stuck to her work and finally dragged her heavy charge iuto tho deepor water ', inside and very 6oon got way on her again and .made for the entrance to the river. We could vnot help observing that whilst going up the narl'ow channel between the " bar" and the-point of tlie North Spit the Harriett kept the beach far too close onboard, and on arriving at tho " turn" • she took tho ground on the shallow patch that runs out from tho point, and in spite of all tho efforts mado by the Ohallengo to release r her remained hard and fast, and at low water last night was nearly high and and dry. Pref parations were at once made to discharge her, 111 1 carts being engaged, and as soon as the tide had sufficiently receded thoy attempted to back alongside. XJnfortunatoly however it . 'was found that between tho vessel and the ■ shore a narrow channel existed, across which the carts could not get, and as a heavy swell rolled up every now and again, both horses ' and drays were several timos completely overwhelmed. It was therefore decided to wait until this morning as it was expected that in the meantime the sea would go down and tho above " gut" fill up. The harbor master has made preparations for heaving hor off into deep water by running out an anchor aud • warp to the South Spit, and as tho Challenge will wait upon her this morning . we hope that her sojourn in her present position will not be a long ono. At tho samo time, we are of opinion that tho greatest part of tho cargo will have to be discharged ero hor release is accomplished. Tho position of tho p ' Harriett is not a dangerous one by any means, and as she is a remarkably strong built vessel . — ono of the old fashioned galliots — it will take a far heavier sea than we ovor saw break upon that part of the beach to start her timbors. It is, however, much to bo regretted such a mishap should have occurred to a vessel that V V^ has more than onco visited our shores ; albeit ' ' thero is every likelihood that in twenty-four hours she will- be safe and sound alongside . * tho wharf. Tho Harriett has on board a full general cargo, and 120 sheep, which in spite of her long passage aro in excellent condition. • * The schooner Aparima left Invercargill on the 31st ult, with southerly wjnds and fine weather, and on the 3rd inst ran into Jackson's Bay, where she found the schooner Maid of Erin and the Fetral cutter bound to Invercargill, the for- . mor to Greymouth. After discharging about six ♦ tons of cargo at Clove's store, sho left on the sth arriving off this port on tbo 7th, but owing to the unfavorable weather she did not reaoh tho wharf until the 9th when she was towed in by the Persevere. The Aparuna brings a full N general cargo. By the courtesy of Captain Turnbull wo have been* placed in possession of the following vainable information respecting the far South. Mr A. „> HTWilliam&on, the gentloman from whom it is derived, has been for many months exploring and prospecting in tho Bruco and Jackson's Bay districts, his report therefore of the different rivers enumerated is taken from actual observation and may be implicitly relied on. The line 1 of coast which he describes extends from Jaokr^ (wn*« River to .Mwrtjfo'u Bay. JjwkiKraVi River,

whioh -joins tie sea five miles to ilts North of jacksbn's— or Tiarrawat Head, has A 'splendid entrande. At high watef (ordinary spring tides) thore is often from 12 to 14 feet of water on the bar, and Mr Williamson .says that this harbor is without exception the best,, ho has met with on ilie Ccast. From Jackson's Bay South, tho first river arrived at, at all navigable for vessels of small draught, is the "Cascade," which is situated about 4 miles South of Cascade Point. Vessels entering will find tho deopent channel running closo under the South point. Our informant who has crossed it ten times on rafts, always closely observed tho bar and set of tho current, and although at timos thoro aro two channels the one to tho South is invariably tho best and deepest. By keeping the South shore aboard a small steamer of light draught could navigate the river 10 or 12 miles inland. Four or five miles south of Cascade River is Barnßay, which nothing can enter larger tban an ordinary boat. After running the Coast down for Bor 9 miles George River is reached. Its mouth is vory dearly abreast of the southernmost Seal Rocks, and lifts' a very long narrow entrftflco out of which a strong current id always sotting. No vessel drawing over 3 or 4 feet could enter. The next break in the Coast is the Awarua or Big Bay. This partakes more of tho character of an inlet as it is exceedingly deep. From the North Point a long tongue of land runs out to seaward from tho extreme end of which a reof of rooks run out quito half a mile further. On this the sea constantly breaks, in bad weather very heavily indeed. Two rivers empty themselves into Big Bay but neither aro safe to enter by anything savo a whale boat well manned. Martin's Bay is next arrived at, which Mr Williamson imagined is well known as ho docs not think it necessary to describe it. Tho P. N. Z. and A. K. M. Company's s.b. Kangitoto sailed from Wellington ou tho sth inst, at 10.30 a.m. j and as tho N. Z. S. N. Company's s.s. Tarauaki had boon advertised to sail at tho same hour, sho steamed slowly outside, that tho latter might catoh up, wishing to test tho Bailing qualities of tho now boat. When about a mile from tho Heads, tho Taranaki ranged up alongside, and both vessels Btarted under full steam, and, when tho Heads wore reached, and tho vessels parted on their respective coursoß, tho Kangitoto was a length ahead of her antagonist ; but as tho distance was so small, tho trial could hardly bo considered conclusive. Tho Rangitoto ran across tho straits to Picton in four and a half hours— tho quickest passage on record, — and loft Picton on tho sth, at 4 a.m., arriving at Nelson at 12.40 a.m. on tho 6th. Romained at Nelson until tho Bth, whon at 12.30 p.m., she left for Hokitika, and reached Farewell Spit at 4 p.m. Tho Grey River was passod at 1.15 a.m., and tho anchor let go of this port at 3.16 p.m. During tho run from Nelson, strong breezes from tho southward and a heavy head sea wore experienced. Tlio Bruce, p.s., arrived from Okarita on tho 9th inst., Laving been absent einco tlio 4th. Her delay was occasioned by tho staio of the Okarita bar, which for two days was impassable. The Bruco loft Hokitika on the 4th instant, at about 4 p.m., and after a pleasant run arrived off Okarita at 2 a.m. tho next morning, and anchored. At 11 a.m. sho ran in, and crossed the bar, and finding four yes sels waiting to bo towod out, pho at once fastened to tho Matilda and lona, and convoyed them together outside. Sho thon immediately returned and picked up tho Fanny and Fairy and again faced the bar, but unfortunately, through her tow keeping a little too far (0 the north, tho Fairy took tho ground. This mishap compolled the Bruco to slip tho tow-lino, although sho immediately backed astern, rofastened to tho Fanny, and carried her clear of the break. In tho meantime (not being very hard aground) tho Fairy worked off and returned into tho river. Tho Bruco also ran in again and remainod at her moorings during tho remainder of the day. Tho next morning (Friday) a tremondous surf was breaking on the bar, most effectually working up tho harbor, and tho samo stato of affairs continued all day Saturday and Sunday. On tho ovoning of tho day last named, howover, the Boa went down a littlo, so taking advantage of tho "start" the Bruco pushed through it, and with ono hundrod passengers on board, and 2000 ozs of gold shipped by tho Bank of Now South Wales, steamed for Hokitika, coming to her anchor outsido tho bar at 7 p.m., and at morning tido on the 9th instant rau in and reached tho wharf safely. Tho Bruco reports that on tho sth inst., tho Lioness with tho Lloyds Herald in tow steamed iuto Okarita, but both vessels grounded, tho ketch outsido tho North Spit, the Lioness insido. They howovor both got off again, but the Lloyds Herald took tho ground again almost on tho oxact spot just vacated by tho tug, nnd had to discharge tho greateit portion of hor cargo ero sho floated. When tho Bruco left Okarita both of those vcssols wore still lying in tho river. Sho also states that tho John Mitchel had been relaunched and was safe at anchor inside, whero tho James Paxtonwas also moored waiting for an opportunity to bo tswod out by tho Lioness. The Kecra, s.s., left Hokitika at 3 p.m. on the sth inst bound to Milford Sound, but under orders to search the coast thoroughly on her way for a party of men who were seen by the Barwon, s.s., when passing by, nnd who it was supposed were shipwrecked and distressed mariners. At 2 am . on the 6th she was abreast of Bruce Bay, and at 11 a.m. arrived at Jackson's Bay, where tho anchor was let go and a boat dispatched on shore. Here to their astonishment they fell in with the parties to whoso relief they had been dispatched and who proved to be diggers out prospecting and not shipwrecked seamen. However, as two of the number desired to return to Hokitika they were at onco conveyed on board, and at midnight tho Keera up anchor and steamed oul. of the Bay with tho intention of proceeding to Milford Sound, and thus fulfil the terms of her contract. At the time of her departure the weather was fine with light breezes fiom the SW. although heavy lightning in the SW. gave unmistakeable warning of an approaching gale. At 2 a.m. it burst suddenly upon hor from tho S.W., increasing considerably as Cascade Point was opened upon, and as at 6 a.m. it was found that littlo head-way had beon made since 6ho loft Jackson's, and also that thcro was no appearance of a change, it was, after inaturo consideration, deemed advisable to bear up for Bruco Bay and abandon any further prosecution of tho expedition, which certainly terminated at Milford Sound.. Tho holm was accordingly put up and tho Keora ran boforo tho galo making excollont weather of it. At 10 a.m., however, the feed-pipe fouled, which, compolled her' to blow off Bteam and trust to canvass alone, and although this mishap delayed hor to a certain oxtont, Bruco Hay was reached by 330 p.m. The damago to hor food-pipe having boon ropairod, sho at 8 a.m. on the Bth loft with about thirty passengers, and at 6*30 p.m., anchored off Hokitika, and at noxt tide tbno crossed tho bar safely. Tho Keera reports that, on tho 3rd instant, tho Amast, whalor, six months out from Sydnoy and not a barrol of oil in, loft Jackson's Bay for Milford Sound. Threo of hor boats woro away bay whaling, onoofjthem being at Big Bay. the othor two at Milford Sound. On tho same day that tho Amhorst loft Jackson's Bay tho Maid of Erin, schoonor, arrived from Dunedin. Aftor discharging twonty-iivo tons of cargo and a scoro of shoop, and also lauding about fifteen passongors, nho sailed for Bruce Bay and Groyrnouth. It is stated that sho ran into Bruco Bay, and after shipping some twonty-fivo pasßongors, proceeded to hor final port of destination. Unusually high spring tides, and a heavy surf, caused tho sea to wash right across the north spit on tho night of tho 18th. Several bouses were washed down,