THE HARBOUR OF MONGANUI.

Daily Southern Cross, Volume V, Issue 248, 13 November 1849, Page 2

THE HARBOUR OF MONGANUI.

We are glad to observe another opportunity of bringing this safe and commodious port into notice has recently occurred by the brig "Margaret," from Sydney for California, having put in there. Her j commander, Captain M'Leod, speaks in the highest terms of it, ns will be seen from the following testimonial furnished to Captain Butler :— ♦'Brig 'Margaret,' Monganui, Sept. 17, 1849. "Sir.— Having occasion to touch at New Zealand on our passage from Sydney to California, and having been previously informed of the eligibility of the port of Monganui, we accordingly made it after a passage of eight days, and now, after upwards of a week's stay, we have much pleasure in informing you of our entire satisfaction, as it regards in the first place the safety and security of your delightful harbour, and in the second place of our grateful approval of the manner in which you have satisfied our wants, and of the urbanity and kindness which we and the passengers ot the 'Magaret' have rei ceired fit your hands. I "We beg to remain, sir, your obedient servants, ••T.W. Campbell Owner ' Margaret.* • "W.B. McLeod, Commander ' Margaret.' "To Captazn W. Butler, Monganui." Captain futler has, we observe, inserted an advertisement in the Sydney newspapers relative to its exact position, and as the information it contains is of considerable importance to commanders of | vessels and shipowners, we have much pleasure in giving it every publicity. "Monganui, Doubtless Bay, lat. 35*6 S., long. 137*38 E., N. E. Coast North Island, New Zealrnd, Sept. 17 1849. "Captain W. Butler begs respectfully to inform Masters of whalers and other vessels trading- to the South Seas, California, Bee, &c, tbafc, having been located for the last nine years at Monganui, he is prepared to supply shipping with all kinds of fresh provisions ; also with spars and timber of every description for refitting purposes. «»The harbour of Monganui (a Port of Entry) is known by a high conical peak, situated inland, over the entrance, bearing S. E. by S. from the north point of Doubtless Bay, and is perfectly safe, having no hidden danger in any part ; the shore may be approached within half a mile in any quarter of the bay with safety. Fifty-four whalers, besides other vessels, have satisfactorily refitted within the last two years. f ("Captain Butler, who is always on the ipot, will be happy to pilot any vessels wishing to make the port."