SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF OAMARU.

North Otago Times, Volume VII, Issue 137, 14 September 1866, Page 2

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF O AMARU.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Star of Tmminia, from London. Koynl Briilo, from London, 14th Juno. Stormbirtl, from Newcastle, N.S.W. Geolong, p.a., from Dunodin. "Wnimu, s.n., from tho North. Hope, from Duncdin ; and several other coasting vessels.

The schooner StonnHnl, from Newcastle, N.S.W., bound foi* this port, has called in at Otago Heads. She lias hiul a 28 days' passage, with light winds and calms. She brings 220 tons of coals. She will doubtless put in an appeal anco to-day. Tho Eli Whitney, Affiance, and Amntour, from Newcastle, with coals, have reached Port Chalmers. Tbo Three SMcis, of Dunedin, has been wrecked in a gale on tho Arrow Rock, Nelson. Cargo partially saved. We lately quoted from a Dunedin paper a statemont to tho effect that the schooneis Lady Franklin and Eliza Simpson had been heard of from Blind Bay, where they had taken shelter. There was subsequently another minor current in Dunedin lliat tho Lady Franklin had boon of? this port, but this repoit apparently emanated from tho insurance offices, or persons desirous of i elieving tho anxiety of friend*. Wo very much fear that, at least in one ci«30, the worst has happened. It is possible that tho Eliza Simpson may have weathered the gale which succeeded her departure from Dunedin, and wo may still hear of Captain Jack and his craft, but we are less hopeful of seeing at this port C.iptain Finnic or the L.idy Franklin. Tho cargo of the Lady Franklin was executively consigned to Messrs Chambeis and Hillen of this town. Tho Elizi Simpson was bound for the Grey.— Westland Observer, 1st September. Distressing Accident at Mangawai Breakwater.— Tho intelligence of ft disti'essing accident at Mangawai Breakwater reached Auckland yesterday morning, being to the effect that three of the quarrynien engaged in pio- • procuring stono for tho now breakwater at that place had been instantaneously killed by the fall of an immense weigh fc oT btone upon them on tho morning of Monday, tho 13th inst. Tho names of tho utifoitunate deceased wore— Alexander Duncan, Lawrence M'Watt, and William Craig. M'Watt was a married man ; his wifo and child residing at Newton An inquest was held on tho bodies on Tuesday, the 14th inst., before John Kyan, Esq., J.l\ (in the absenco of tho District Coroner) and a respectable jury, Mr John Smith being chosen foreman. Tho jury returned a veidict of Accidental Death. Tho decoised were interred on tho 15th August, ftt the Mangawai Burying-Ground, the Burial Service being impressively read by Mr John Tutin, district lay reader. The funeral procession was composed of a largo number of settlers and fellow-workmen of the deceased.— Southern Cross, Aug. 21. Tho Auckland Chamber of Commerce and the Mail Service. — A special meeting of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce was held on the 21st ult., when the following resolution was adopted :— "That, in the opinion of this Chamber, the English mails, via suez, for this Province should be sent direct from Melbourno to tho Manukau, and tho mails for England, via Suez, should bo sent fron the Manukau direct to Melbourne, thus allowing this Piovinco as that enjoyed by the Provinces of Otago Southland, and Canterbury, (namely a four months' course of post with England, via Suez.— Southern Cross. The Hokitika Correspondent of tho Chiistchurch " Evening Mail," writing under date, 3rd Septomber, report* : — " On tho bar lies tho William Miskin, steamer ; they commenced launching her on Saturday, and to-day will probably get her aflo.ifc. The operation consists in applying sciew jacks and hydiaul'c lifts to raiso her up, and then launching in the usual style down inclined ways. This is so common a thing now, that from frequent practice, it I- done with the greatest expedition ; this steamer will p'robably take two tides ; she is not in tho slightest damaged, which speaks well for her build. The Lioness, steam tug, came ashoro yesterday, by some mismanagement, as tho bar was unusually smooth. She is close to tho Win. Miskin ; in fact tho captain of the latter jokingly complains that she lias jumped his claim. Tho Isabella Jackson arrived yesterday, she and the J. B. Russell, which ariived seveialdays ninco, aie the only Canterbury vessels here, and there are none other in sight. Yesterday Iheio -were fivo large steamers off the bur and threo smaller 'Ones plying bacwards andforwnids. In the river there are several fine vessels alongside tho whaif, which will shortly be extended to 300 y.mln : its execution, and OM.«« n ..1.1io ii.n.V. u v>,,,,1r .moll fnijtko p> f tmr.n(.oii^ certainly the local officials, from the Commissioner downwards are in good odour." The " Evening St.ir" of 4th September, gives later news respecting the Win, Miskin. It says: — "By tho most extraordinary and successful efforts the William Miskin was launched into deep water this afternoon, and was subsequently towed up to Gibson's quay amidst the cheui.s nnd vociferations of all lookers-on. The Miskin is not a bit the worse for her inisfoi tune. All paities connected with the getting off of this vessel are deserving of the highest praise."'