SHIPPING SUMMARY.

The quietude in our Shipping trade, which wa3 reverted to in our last monthly summary, has been only relieyed during the past month, by the arrival of two yessels from the home country. These are the Seyilla, from the Clyde, and the Gananoque, from London, and both made into port on the sth instant. The Seyilla brings to our shores, a large batch of Immigrants from the mother country, including about one hundred weavers from the town of Girvan in Ayrshire. She also brings a heavy miscellaneous cargo, including a large consignment of railway plant on account of the Provincial G-overnment of Southland. The Grananoque likewise bring 3 a large cargo, with a further lot of railway plant for the Government. We regret to intimate that the efforts made to float the stranded Steamship Scotia, from off tha rocks at the entrance to Bluff Harbor, have been •unavailing. It was intended to take all due adTantage of the high spring tides, occurring from the 20th to the 22nd ultimo, but a continuance of unfavorable weather in some degree militated against the chances of success. On the 23rd, the first attempt was made. Previously the company had made every preparation which ingenuity and foresight could suggest, but the sanguine anticipations which were generally cherished, were destined to receive a severe check. A snMciencj. of air bags and other appliances were indeed employed in the operations, but it was discovered that the air escaped freely from several of the Dags, thus reducing considerably the floating power. On removing them, it was found that one had been cut as if with a knife, and others had iioles in them as if caused by excessive rubbing or friction against nails, or other obstructions to their proper inflation. Notwithstanding tbie, the Tessel rose from one and a half to two feet fore and aft, but she again sat down on her old bed as firm as before, and there was no alternative but to abide the result of another trial, the arrangements for •which, being carried on with all due despatch- On ihe morning of the 29th, however, the heavy seas -irbich. had been buffeting the Scotia for nearly three months, began to make sad havoc with the once fine vessel. The starboard side wae discovered to be rent from the gunwale downwards, by the foremast. Boring the day the fore part of the ship gradually broke up, and before the evening it vas completely detached. AH hands were toen pat on to save what could be got at, hot ihe machinery (engines, Sec.,) have hot jet been removed. This untoward result of the enterprising company* endeavours « much

sympathised with, but it iB to bo hoped that they will yet, fronvthe wreck, recover sufficient to reimburse them'iii ihe heavy outlays they have incurred, or at all events to prevent any sei'ious loss. All incident connected -with the endeavor to raise the Scotia deserves being placed on* record: About the middle of August, three lighters with their respective crews, left Invercargill jetty, for Bluff Harbor, to assist in the floating of the vessel. Two of these lighter b arrived on the ' scene of operations in due time, - but the third, until the arrival of the --mail Bteamer ; Aldinga' < from Melbourne, had long been given up for lost. However, this very providentially proved not to be tho case ; for the ship Electric, bound from the Bluff to Sydney,' espied the perilous position' the tiny flat bottomed craft off the Solanders on its 7th J day out. It had become unmanageable and was half filled with water, and the men were likewise reduced to their last biscuit. Captain Purss at once rescued the men, took them with him to Sydney, kept them until the Aldinga arrived, which was the means of restoring the miraculously ' saved crew to their friends and the province. The following is an account of the voyage of the Sevilla from the Clyde : — The fine ship Sevilla, Hugh Kerr, commander, sailed from Glasgow on the 21st May last. She experienced fine weather to the Line On the 23rd June crossed the Line in long. 27 ° 8- west. On the 13th July encountered a heavy gale of wind from the S.W., accompanied by a heavy sea, which, on the night of the gale, broke on board the ship, washing away one boat off the skids, stove in the gig, unshipped the boat's davits, and washed away the closets. During the gale the ship behaved very well, and proved herself a fine sea boat. Had very variable weather from the Line to the Cape, which was made on the 25th July. From the Cape to Tasmania experienced a succession of contrary winds, and from Tasmania to the Solanders (which were made on the 3rd instant) strong N.E. winds were encountered, On 22nd July, spoke the ship Hampden, from Liverpool to Calcutta, and the French barque Alcyone, from Bordeaux to Mauritius. During the passage tho following births and deaths occurred. Births, five ; deaths — 1 adult died of consumption on the second day after leaving port ; 1 female adult of inflammation of the intestines; and 3 children. The total number of passengers is 249, including 83 children, as equal to 194 statute adults. The Sevilla brings about 200 tons of railway iron and a large general cargo for this province. The Sevilla is a fine ship of 800 tons, and is fitted with all the appliances for securing the comfort and good accommodation to so large a number of I passengers. The ventilation of the ship is thoroughly complete, and she posssesses a condensing engine for the regular production and supply of freah. water on the voyage. Great credit is duo to Captain Korr and his officers for the cleanliness and good order in which the ship has come into port. It will be seen that at a meeting of the passengers, it wa3 unanimously agreed upon to present their respected captain with an address before leaving the ship. The following is from the log of the Gananoque: — The Gananoque, 785 tons, Ritchie master, from London, May 16th to the Bluff. Ist.— Passed through the Downs on May 17 th. 2nd — Passed Seilly Islands, on May 21st. June 10th. — lat. 41 north, long. 21*45 west, spoke the Eegina, from London to Melbourne. June 21st. — Crossed the equator in 26 ° west longitude. 27th. — Exchanged numbers with the Palmerston, from Cardiff", to Shanghai ; lat. — 14* 11 south, long. — 29-42 west. 30th. — Exchanged numbers with the Robert, Lees from London to Calcutta, in lat. 26-11 south, 27 - O west. July llth. — Exchanged numbers with tho Robert Palsford, from Liver pool to Calcutta, in lat. 34*53 south, long. 14*43 west. 16th. — Exchanged numbers with the French ship St. Louis, from Bordeaux to Melbourne, in lat. 36-53 south, long. 35 - east. 17th — Exchanged numbers with the Dutch barque Mentor, from Amsterdam to Padang, in lat. 3656 south, long 53 7 east. August 2nd. — Exchanged numbers with the Morning Star, from London to Sydney, in lat. 45-56 south, long. 60 - 3 east. sth. — Exchanged numbers with the Mirage, from London to Canterbury, N. Z., in lat. 46*10 south, long. 71-28 east, August 26th. — Spoke the Oldenburgh ship, Atlas, from London to Wellington, in lat 4716 south, long. 14623 east. Had moderate fine weather during the whole passage.