MISCELLANEOUS.

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXIII, Issue 3160, 3 September 1867, Page 2

MISCELLANEOUS.

The s.s. Auckland.— The P., N.Z., and A.R.M. Co.'s s.s. Auckland, Captain Harris, left the Queenstreet Wharf at noon yesterday for Sydney, carrying the Suez mail and passengers. Passengers : — Saloon : Mrs. Percy, Mr. W. Perston, Mrs. Ellen fioyce and infant, Mr. J. Preece, R. Patter, Re?. Mr. and Mrs. McLaughliD, Mr. 0. J. Quick, W. Oliver, Parker. Second Cabin : Mr. and Mrs. P. Dillon, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. Dike, four children, and infant ; Mrs. E. Thompson and child; Mr. C. Junes. Thb Ida Zhmjmr. — By the Panama mail we learn that the ship Ida Ziegler, Captain Reynolds, was to leave Plymouth for Auckland on the 15th of July. Thb p.s. Enterprise No. 2. — The paddlesteamer Enterprise No. 2, Captain Davies, arrived in harbour at half-past six o'clock yesterday morning from Kauaeranga, Thames, with 25 passengers. She reports having left on the previous evening at eight o'clock, and had head winds during the greater part of the passage. The cutter Harvest Home left in company with her. The ship Maori, 94 days out, had not arrived at Deal up to the 3rd of July. The Circular Saw barque Novelty and the ship Electric, 83 days out from Auckland, had not been telegraphed at Deal up to the departure of the mail, via Panama, from Southampton. H.M. g. Falcon.— 'l he brig Firefly, which arrived at San Francisco on the 7th of July from Tahiti, reports H.M. ship Falcon having arrived at Tahiti, from Sydney, just before she sailed, on the Ist of June. The B.P.S. N. Co.'s s.s. Tauranga, Captain Selltrs, left the wharf, l«afc evening, for Tauranga and Opotiki, with a general cargo and 18 passengers. The brig Susan hauled to the wharf yesterday morning, and commenced her discharge. The brig Moa entered inwards at the Customhouse yesterday, with a general cargo from Sydney, and will come alongside the wharf to-day to commence her discharge. The cutter Petrel, Captain Dornwell, arrived at one o'clock this morning from Coromandel and £au*eranga, in ballast, with 14 passengers from Kauaerans/ft. She took timber, &c, from Kapanga to the goldfields. Ihe bngantme William, Captain Dixon, left Wellington for Newcastle on the 26th ultimo. Thb Vistula. — There is very little chance of the schooner Vistula being again floated off Oamara beach for sea service. The damage suatained by her getting on shore it more serious than at first anticipated — her starboard bilge is knocked in, her fettocks and wooden ends started, besides other damage. She is expected to be sold for whom it may concern. The long-expected barque Dona Anita arrived at Nelsou, from London, on the 28th ultimo ; and the s.s. Beautiful Star from the Weat Coast the same day. The American barque Conner arrived at Dunedin on the 24th August from Boston, with* «*rgo"<jf assorted merchandise, and five passengers. ' Amongst the latter is Captain Wright, American Consul' General for New Zealand. Thert an also on board,

in splendid condition, six rams and two ewes i.f the Merino breed; one of the rams ia valueu at 2QO guineas. The ship Silistri*, from the Clyde, anivtd at Dunedin on the 24th August. She left the Cly.ie <-n the 24th April. Information has been received by the Omeo that a leading Chinese merchant N in Melbourne has chartered a large vessel to proceed to China for the conveyance of Chinese to Otago. On comparing reports of late arrivals, we find that the Lady Egidia, which arrived at Dunedin on the 28th ultimo, crossed the equator on the 3rd of June, the Silistria on the 4th, and the Conner on the sth of the same month. Theoutter Harvest Home, Ohlson, master, arrived early yesterday morning from Kauaeranga, Thames, in ballast, with a number of passengers: She reports having left in company with the steamer on the previous evening. The cotters Four Sisters for the Wade^ with store*, and Harriet, for Kikowhakerere, with sundries, sailed last evening. The cutters Betsy and .Ringleader left Napier on the 24th ulfc, for Poverty Bay and Auckland. The schooner Success, Captain Trimmer, arrived at Napier on the 28th from Wellington. H-B.M. steam corvette Scout, 21 guns, 1,462 tons, 400-horse power, Captain John A. P. Price, ■ailed hence yesterday, 19th instant, for Vancouver's Island. She will be succeeded on this station by the ■loop Mntine, 17 guni, now on her way here from the coast of Mexico. The Mutine sailed from Acapulco on the 2nd instant, and may be expected here at any moment.— Panama Star and Herald. The schooner Rapid arrived at Dunedin on the 26th ultimo from the Buller Rarer. The cutters Severn, Alabama, Willie Winlrie, Sydney, and Bessy will sail to-day for Kauaeranga, Thames, with general cargoes and passengers. The schooner Julia sailed laat night for Matakana. with stores. The cutter Spey arrived early yesterday morning from Kauaeranga, Thames, in ballast. The schooner Ivanhoe sailed last night for Mongonui, with passengers and cargo. The cutter Heather Bell sailed last evening for Mahurangi, with sundry merchandise and passengers. The cutters Orpheus and Don arrived yesterday from Wangapoa mills, with cargoes of firewood. The cutter Shamrock brought up a cargo of sawn timber yesterday from Mercury Bay. The cutter Stag from Matakana, and schooner Mary Ann White from Waiheki, arrived yesterday, with cargoes of firewood. Her Britannic Majesty's steam frigate Zealous, appointed to relieve the Sutlej as flag-ship of the British Pacific squadron, arrived at San Francisco on the 25th June, 199 days from England, and 42 from Callao. The Zealous is the first .British ironclad which has visited those waters, She is of the new style, 800-horse power, carries 20 guns, and a crew of 500 men, and is under the order< of RearAdmiral George F. Hastings, C.B. This fine vessel attracted much attention at San Francisco, and her commander courteously invited the public to inspect her during her short stay of one week in that port. The Heversham, troop-transport barque, was signalled on Friday morning, after a passage of 34 days from New Plymouth, and as soon as she made signal for steam the Eleanor made fast, and at ones towed her to the wharf. She embarked portion of the detachment on July 6; but a heavy gale came on, which obliged the vessel to stand to sea till next morning, when the balance was put on board. Sail was at once made, but, westerly winds continuing without intermission, Captain Sherlock was obliged to shape a course south of Tasmania. During the j royage one of the ship's company died of apoplexy, but no other casualty is reported, and the soldiers have turned up in excellent health and spirits. On reaching the wharf D.A.C.G- Ross visited the vessel, and arrangements were made for the disembarkation of the troops this morning. The detachment of the 14th will embark on Monday for Hobart Town. — 8. A. Register, August 10.