ARRIVAL OF THE 'GERTRUDE.'

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XIX, Issue 1736, 11 February 1863, Page 3

ARRIVAL OF THE 'GERTRUDE.'

Wk announced in yesterday's edition the arrival of the ship 'Gertrude' 1,300 tons, Captain J. C. Oongdou from London, but were unable to give a statement of her passage, with names of passengers and mauifest. We now supply the particulars She left the docks on the Ist November, and weighed anchor from Gravesend on the 4th. Sailed from the Downs on the 7th and took leave of Start Light, bearing N.N.E. 14 miles, on the 12th. Heavy gales of wind were here experienced: but afterwards ■ucceeded by variable weather. Sailed outside Cape de Verd Islands, and on the 27th the Island of Antonio was sighted bearing E by N. 30 miles. The ship ' City of Alberas ' from Glasgow, bound to Calcutta was spoken with same day iv lat. 15* 57' N. , long. 25° 31' W. On the 29th signalled a Dutch barque from Amsterdam. Severe w eather was met with on the 3rd December. On the 7th spoke the barque 'Cornwallis 72 days from Madras, bound for London. The S.E. trades were struck in about 3* 46' N. lat., the equator being crossed on the 7th December in long. 23° W. The trades were lost in about 28* 45' S. lat On the 2(ith December passed the meridian of the Cape of Good Hope : the easting being run down in 45° to 454° S. lat. During the early part of January heavy weather mas met with, the vessel straining heavily and shipping large quantities of water. On the 6th Februaiy boaided the • Bengalean ' from Melbourne, 12 days out, bound for Callao, and at S a.m, on the same day made the land of New Zealand about 00 miles south of Cape Maria Van Diemen. Sailed down the coast with light winds and tine weather, and came to an anchor in the harbour about 9 o'clock on the night of Monday last. There were six deaths on boaid and one birth. The general health of the passengers throughout the voyage was good ; and the ship comes into port iv a very cleanly and creditable condition in every respect. The kiud and courteous attention of the Captain and officers to the wants of the passengers during the voyage has not been allowed to pass without a warm acknowledgment as the following testimonials will prove : — Ship ' Gertrude,' Auckland, New Zealand, Feb. 10, 1863. To Capt. Cokodon. — We, the undersigned passengers on board the above vessel, beg to offer to you our thanks for the kiud consideration you have shown for the health and ooirtfort of all classes committed to your care during the speedy and pleasant voyage from London to Auckland under your command. We also tender our thanks for the unwearied attention you have paid to the navigation of the vessel ; as well as extreme sobriety of your conduct, by which you have set an example to all under your charge, and we trust that peace, happiness and prosperity will attend yonr fntnre career. [Here follow 76 signatures.] On board the • Gertrude,' 4th Feb., 1863. TO MB. JOHN ALLEN, THE FIRST MATE OF THE SHIP

'GERTRUDE.' Dear Sir, — After % voyage from London of a most prosperous character, we, the undersigned passengers of the ' Gertrude,' cannot separate without addressing our thanks to you for the many kind tervicos you have rendered us, and at the same time to congratulate ourselves in having so able a seaman a* second in command of the ship, and to whose skill and experience, under Divine Providence, so maoh ii owing that our course to Auckland will terminate ■o favourably. With our hearty good wishes for your health and welfare, we remain, dear sir, yours very truly and obediently, [Here are appended 103 names.]

Ou board the • Gertrude,' Feb. 6tli, 1863. We, the undersigned passengers by the ship ' Gertrude,' from London to Auckland, before landing, desire to present our sincere thanks to Mr. Dvn 0 , the second officer, for his very obliging and gentlemanly conduct towards all on board, and to express our belt wishes for his happiness and future success, [Here follow 147 names,]

Passengers. William Eastwood Ann, Nancy M., Alfred HMH M John, Jessy H., Edgar Walter H. do. ; Johu Rowley, Robert F. M. G. Sandes, John Parrow ; Edwin A. Plumley Julia, Emily J. Fanny Rosa H. do. ; Emma Arney ; Henry Cotteril, Harriet Alice Ellen do. ; Charles Cornforth Ellen do. ; Henry T. Beasley ; George Thompson, Jeannie, Eliza, George L. Janet, Mary do. ; Gervase Tibbits, Rachael Douglas, Henry J. Wakefield, Edward Makins; William H. Worker, F. G. Jane, Mary N., Newton A. do. ; Maiy Found, Philip Howley, Joseph P. Walker, and infant ; William Day, George Harper, Charles Brown, H. W. Hunert; George Blaudford, Eliza Constance Blanch, Lillian, Morgan, Emily, Maud, Rosa do. ; George S. Steele ; John Mortimore, Martha do. ; John Howard Annie do., Ralph G. Fenwick, Austin Rowlings, Harriet Bach, Alfred Thomas Rachael do. ; Richard Bach, Ellen, Helpen, Maria, Emily, Florence do, ; James Eaitwood, Charles do., Jane Hanson, Gerald Grace, Robert Carrole, Edmond Lyisagbt, William Burns, Agnes, James A. do. ; Daniel Hogan, Thomas S. Webb, Mary Ann, Samuel, Mary Ann, Thomas Charlotte, Arthur, Emily, Sarah E. do., Harriet Griffiths; Alfred W. Robin«on, Sarah, Alfred, Grombridge, Charlotte, Jlebecca, Emily, Harry, Charles, do. ; Harry Nathan, Thomas Lynch ; William Hawkins, Deborah do., Margaret, Deborah, Mary, Annie, James, Isabella do. ; William Jones, Daniel Tallow, Mr*, do. ; Mary Stenison, Charlotte, John do. ; Robert Botham, Mary do. ; and Bartholomew Craddock, Geo. Pyke; Alex. Bradley, Susanna, John, Jane, Jane, David, Franklin, Wm., Catherine, Robert, Susanna do. ; tfamuel Bradley, Mary, Jane Clokey, Thos. Williams; Jonathan Mumford, Ann do, ; Jot, Smith, %flw'i» Marvin, Andrew Stein, T. \>. Murray, Stewart Walker ; John Turobul), Jane, Jane do, ; Joseph Edward*, Caroline, Caroline do. ; Robt, Croiby, Geo. Bacon, George Nye ; ' Andrvw Alexander, Margaret, Margaret, Agnet, do. ; Georg« Cfttnwtl], Fanny Urama, Ann,

do. ; Jos. T. Bridges, Frauk Percy, Henry Ball, Edward Moore ; Wm. Robinson, Emma^ Matthew do. ; Robert Facon, William Benham, Samuel Fialior, Richard Ogden, James Scrimgenr, James Little, Robert Stewart, Peter 0. Gowland ; Peter Ciwlitnorc, Ann, Thurza Ann, Benjamin, Ellen, William do. ; Ellen Jophcoto, W. McKenzie ; Thos. Kirk, Sarah J., George, Thos. W. Harry, Amy do. ; John Harrison, Abegeno P. Jones ; Jas. Clarke, Elizaboth, Martha A. Ebenezer do. ; Thos. Hammond. Mr?. M. AT do. ; George Shepperd, Mrs. Emily, William, do. ; Robert Campbell, Arohibald do. ; John Choal, Alice, Saiah, Catherine, Alfred J., James F. Elizabeth, William, do. j Paul B. Cook, John J. do. ; Sarah Lord ; William Chadwiok, Jane do. ; Robert Smith, John Wiigley, Thomas Home; Thomas Hindle, Sarah, Ellon, Ann, Emma do. ; Henry J. Baker, Mary Ann do. ; John Oliver, Either, John do. ; Samuel Howards Grace Lamberton, Jas. Hersey, Lydia Ward, William. Furness, Alfred B. Gregory; Mrs. Elisabeth. E. Bloomfield, Frances do., Mary Ann, Charles, - Ellen, Frederick W., Samuel, Kmma Alice, Graco do. ; Clement Witheford, Elizabeth, Clement, Joseph H., Edward, Walter do. ; Frank Dawson, William B. Farrand; Tlioonhilus Cooper, Susanna, Susanna Jane, Theophilis, Wm., Edward, Charles do ; Edward Mund Pilkiugton ; William S. Burgess, Charles Byafct, Charles and Robert Byatt; John, Charlotte, John C, Jane F., William J , Sarah, Clara E , and Arthur Moginie; Thomas Palothorpe, Johu Attenborough, Henry White, Albert E. Brooks, Thomas Wheat, Joseph Braithwaito, Joseph Fitchey, Otho and Aithur Poyf>er; Joseph A. Glenn, William Muckleston ; John, Maria, Edward, and Maria Martin ; Mary Woodman, John Thompson, Thomas Jones, Emma Adams, John Bell, Joseph Johusou, Peter Brown, William, Pollyxfen ; Jane, William, Sarah, and Elizabeth Penrce ; James B. Hoyot, Elizabeth, Mary Jane, Lydia, Sarah Ann, Elizabeth do. ; William Morloy, Mary Ann, Ann E., Charles do. ; Robert Spick, Jane do. ; John Wood ; Mrs. John do. ; Henry Pope, James Hnile, Howard Fletcher, George Took, Jas. H. Duckworth, John H. Thompson, Charles Elliott, William H. Hazard, George E. Turner; William Evendon, Sarah do. ; John H. Brothy, Edwin Martin, John Smith, Janet Heudrydo. ; Mrs. Robt., Thomas, and Walter Bullen ; Joseph 8., Saiah, Joseph H., Sydney M., and Daisy Tremanan ; G. Pinter, Sarah Kirk ; Henry, Eliza, Albert, aud John Cook ; David Holdershaw ; Thomas and Ellen Jones; Jesse H. and Sarah Haughan; Samuel White, Elizabeth do. Cabin .-—Edward C. Antrous ; W. H, and Mrs. Hicks; Mr. Poiter, Edmund Biodeiip, Richard M. M.Masefield; Rev. W.,jMn. Jano Woiker, and infant; William Oliff, John Slater, F. S. Somei field, James D. Mossman. The following is the classification of professions and trades : — 1 accountant, 40 farmers, 5 drapers, 1 dentist, 1 merchant, 1 jeweller, 3 warehousemen, 1 millwright, 1 gardener, 1 groom, 1 leather seller, 7 clerks, 2 agents, 2 engineers, 1 chemist, 13 laborers, 2 blacksmiths, 1 ganger, 1 housewife, 1 1 servants, 1 lawyer, 4 shoemaker*, 6 farm servants, 1 ploughman, 2 millwrights, 9 carpenters, I hhipwnght, 1 pawn-broker, 2 printers, 1 smith, 1 leather dresser, 1 assistant cook, 1 plasterer, 1 grocer, 1 shopman, 3 joiners, 2 painters, 1 cabinet maker, 1 schoolmaster, 1 tailor, 1 oveilooker, 4 butchers, 2 lace makers 2 millers, 1 watchmaker, 1 dressmaker, 1 mason, 1 mechanic, 2 sailors, 1 ropemaker, 1 dealer. Cargo. 32 cases, order ; 21 packages, Thomas Short ; 1 case, Mr. Rout ; 8 pkgs., H. Potter ; 1 ca.se, Batik of New Zealand ; 5 cases, Dr. Hubault ; 2 pkgs , John Baxter ; 1 rase, Brown, Campbell, k Co. ; 20 pkgs , Henry Potter ; 25 cases, order ; 10 cases, 3 hampers, Thomas Colo ; 14 cases, Bucholz and Co. ; 3 cases, S H. Smith ; 1 case, P W. Langdill ; 313 pkgs., order; 5 bales, Gilfillan & Co.; 5 cases, order; 5 pkgs., B. N. Manley ; 2 cases, Rev. Samuel Black, burn ; 4 cases, S. S. Forsaith ; 18 chests, Bucholz * Co.; 5 pkgs , B. N. Mauley ; 1 pkg., Rev. D. Bruce; 17 pkgs, 120 cases, John Roberton & Co. ; I case, Miss McKin&try ; 20 casks, Cruickshank, Smart, & Co. ; 5 cases, Dr. Fischer ; 1 case, S. Ticklepenny ; 3 pkgs., W. Eastward; 15 hhds., Gilfillan & Co. ; 234 pkgs, C. Petschler; 18 cases, 78 casks, Crnickshank, Smart, & Co.; 1 box, S. B. Napier; 298 pkgs ,S. P. James & Son ; 2 cases, Sanderson ; 330 fire bricks, 87 pkgs., 10 cases, order; 2 pkgs., Samuel Rout; 3,147 pkgs., Cruickshank, Smait, & Co; 1 box, Major Whitmore ; 38 pkgs., T. S. Foisaith ; lease, Gilfillin&Co.; 6 pkgs., S. H. Smith. ; 13 pkgs., Owen & Graham; 2 pkgs., Whitaker & Russell; 100 boxes J. W. Bain; 100 cases, 150 casks Cruickshank, Smart, & Co.; 3 cases, E. Kecking; 18 packages, order; 4 cases, S. and J. R. Vai'le; 9 casks, S. Vickers ; 10 packages, H. M. Levy ; GO ditto. E. and H. Isaaus; 14 packages, J. Rawley; 1 case, Varty ; 694 packages, Cruickbhank, Smart, and Co. ; 180 ditto, 23,000 slates, D. Nath.ni ; 13 pkgs, , S. Brown ; 4.5 ditto, Lewis, Brothers ; 2 cases, J. Buitt; 2 ditto, Gillillan and Co. ; 3 packages, Rev. G. Buttle ; 2o ditto, D. Graham and Co. ; 1 case, C. J. Kensington; 10 packages Cruickshank, Smart, and Co. ; 119 ditto, C. Petschler; 11 packages, S. H. Smith ; 1 case, George McGuffie ; 1 paokage, Derrom ; 4 cases, 496 tons iron, Cruickshank, Smart, and Co. ; 42 packages, J. H. Bunibido and Co. ; 8 cases, Captain Hicks; 10 barrels, order, 10 cases, S. P. James and Son ; 19 packages, Robert Lusk ; 70 ditto, Maik Somerville; 34 ditto, W. Phillips and Co. ; 9 packages machinery, G bales, W. C. Wilson ; 6 packages, T. C. Law ; 70 ditto, Edward Porter ; 57 ditto, Newman aud Ewen ; 5 ditto, Lewis Brothers ; 39 ditto, Pearce ; 82 tanks, 2 cows, D. Nathan ; 15 packages, G. Thompson ; 10 ditto, Cothrill ; 4 ditto, Cannell ; 7 ditto, Magand ; 24 ditto, J. Martin.

The passenger ships 'Devonshire' and 'Gertrude' ' aro using dispitch iv tho landing of their pas«engers. The barque ' Alice Cameron 'is announced to sail for Sydney this day. Tho cutter 'Betsy' is announced to mil this day from the Mannkan, at 2 p.m., for Waiukn. The cutter ' Thistle' arrived at Onelumga yesterday from Raglan and Kawhia. The barque ' Blundoll ' entered outwards at the Cu.stom-House on the 27th September, and not the day before Railing. H. M. S. S. 'Miranda,' Captain Jenkins, sailed yesterday morning far Syduey, carrying a supplemental mail for England. The ' Osprey ' schooner, Captaiu Rogere, cleared, yesterday for the Islands, and was to sail this morning. She proceeds to Itorotouga direct. The cutter 'Kate, 1 Auld master, sailed from Onohunga yesterday for New Plymouth, with 300 bushels oats, 9 tons flour, and suudries. The barque 'Nightingale' has now definitely changed hands, and holds her legister from the port o£ Aucklaud ; and iv place of the American •tars and stripes will hoist the old English ensign. We congratulate her present owners, Messrs. Henderson and Mticfarlaue, in uecuring so fine a vessel to add to their inoreasing fleet. By those who are well able to judge, she is deemed a very handy and well found oraft, and equal in hor fittings and accommodations to any vessel of her size that has come to this port. As such we wish her every success.