ARRIVAL OF THE FREE TRADER.

New Zealand Herald, Volume III, Issue 893, 24 September 1866, Page 4

ARRIVAL OF THE FREE TRADER.

The barque Free Trader, Captain Robinson, from Newcastle. N.S.W., the 'J2th inst., arrived in harbour on Saturday night with a cargo of coals consigned to order. She had modcrato weather on the passage. Wo have to thank Captain Kobinson for full files of Australian papers. Wo liavo much pleasure in giving publicity to the following testimonial presented to Captain Robinson on his last passage from this port: — [TESTIMOMAL.] To Captain Henry Kobinson, Dear vSir, —We the undersigned cabin ]•■"• --icrers of the barque '-Vee Trader, from Auckland, acknowledge the kindness ami '.courtesy that wo liavo received at the hands of yourselvo and your olliceri during tho passage—wo beg heroby to requeßt your acceptance of a small present, purchased by a subscription, and which we desire shall servo as a memento of the esteem and regard felt on our part towards you. We remain, dear sir, Y.ours very faithfully, G. C. FitzGiisbon. H. R. Day, D. Hughes, J. OOCIIHANE, E. Williams. Barquo Free Trader, Newcastle, Ist Sept., lSGfi. [kkvlY.] To Messrs. Q. O. FitzGibbon, H. R. Day, D, Hughes, J. Cochrane, and E Willams. Dear Sirs —For the very ilatteriug addro3s, and the kind present accompanying it, I return you my grateful thanks. To have won tho esteem of those who have been vovagers in my vessel is a matter of gratification; and I assuro you that your momento will ever bo held bv me in ploaeant remembrance. Yours very sincerely, H. Kobinson, Master Free Trader. Newcastle, Ist September, 18(10. TESTIMONIAL. We have much pleasure in giving publicity to the following testimonial presented to Captain Lloyd, ot the barque Harriette iS'athan : — TO CAPTAIN J. V. IXHI'I>. Auckland, Sept. 21, 18GG. Sir We, the undersigned passengers, per Harriette' Nathan, from liobart 'town to Auckland, do kind.y tender you our sincere thanks for the kindness shown to us by yourself and officers during the passage We do this more espc lally as it has been currently reported in Auckland that the barque Harriette Nathan was not a fit or proper vessel to convey a cargo of stone or passengers on a voyage from Hobart Town to Auckland. Wc beg to say, in reply to such report, that we liavo travelled by sea on several occasions, and never had more comfortable quarters than in your ship; also, with respect to the abilities of tho ship to carry a cargo of stone, we affirm tho vo-sel behaved admirably, not having more than a hogshead of water pumped from her during the voyage. Wishing you every blessing this world affords, — We beg to remain vours truly, Titos. Salter," David Dbi'msionb, John Ci.eaiiy, Wh.lt.vm Funnell, William Inall, Chables Chow. John Catjlleii, [ueply.] Auckland, Sept. 21st, lSlili. To Thomas Salter, David Drummond, and the other passengers, per Harriette Nathan, who have so kine'ly done me the honor of presenting mo with a testimonial for tho alleged kindness to you during the voyage. In reply, I kindly return you my sincere thanks on behalf of myself and officers, for your good intentions, but I must at the same time apologizo for my inability to sufficiently thank you for the manner you speak of my v-ssel, especially as somo person interested in the trade between Hobart Town and Auckland had eo far forgot the gentleman as to malign another person's character, or tho character of a vessel that has proved hersolf equal to any emergency. Wishing you all prosperity in your new home, —I remain, &c, James Lloyd, Master of the Harriette Nathan. THE BARQUE NAPIER. We have to record the arrival in the Mauritius, of this long-missing barque, 150 days out. Wo have been favoured by G. P. Pierce, the manager of the New Zealand Insurance Company, with the following extract from a letter received by Messrs. Levin and Cos., of Wellington, from < 'apt. C. G. IVthorbridgc, of the Kapier, and forwarded by the firm to Mr. Pierce. Barquo Napier, Mauritius, July 20, ISGG. Finding a ve=sel leaves fcr Melbourne to-day, therefore, in order to relieve anj anxiety that may be felt among my numerous friends for the safety ot the ship, I write theso few lines to inform yci that I have been compelled to malce for this place, having broken my rudder, and had other considerable damage done in the heavy weather in the Southern Ocean. I think it will cause a delay of a month, there being so many disabled ships in this port, and out having to discharge a portion of the cargo to lighten the ship aft, to enable us to unship the rudder. Messrs. Levin and Co. Wellington. WRECK OK THE CI'LGOA. (l-'ltOM OUbt OWN COBKBSPO.NDENT). Hokianga, September, 15tli. Tho barque Culgoa, laden with spars for China, in going out struck on the bar ; she has since become a total wreck ; little chance of Riving cargo ; no lives lost. What, stores had been Saved and landed were stolen by tho natives, who even robbed the unfortunate seamen of their clothes. An enquiry is about to be instituted by the Resident Magistrate here as to this mishap. ARRIVAL AND STRANDINTG OF THE SCHOONER CJiLT. ACCIDENT TO CAPTAIN H'KENZIE. The schooner Celt, Captain McKenzie, left Auckland on the Ist September, and arrived at Wangapoa on the 3rd. Took in 34,500 feec timber, and left for Napier at !> a.m. on Haturday, tho hth. Rounded East Cape at 2 a.m. on the 9th—thus accomplishing a distance of 150 miles in seventeen hours. At noon on the L'ith put into Toioga Bay, the wind, which had previously been from tlie N.W., having gono round to the H.E. Left again on the 11th, at. nocn. At 10 p rn. on tho 11th the wind hauled round to tho N.E , .light breeze. Passed Portland Island at noon on the and came off the Ahuriri Bluff at 6 p.m. same day. ten miles olf the Bluff, and layto all night. Next morning hoisted signal for pilot and received an answer to keep to sea, which she did. At 1 p.m. yesterday a signal was hoi>ted at the pilot station for her to tike the bar, which, although . k orne very heavy seas broke over lnr, one of which unshipped the wheel—she crossed in safetv. At this time there was a tremendous lica running, the wind was light, and the tide, which was ebbin", setting stongly on to tho mussel bank When the vessel was in the very middle of the entrance, and just opposite the bank, the wind dropped altogether, and steerage wiy bcin? lost, she drifted holples-ly on the bank. Every e:;ertion was mado by a numerous concourse of people on the beaeh to haul the veseel off the bank, but all without avail. A considerable ! quantity of timber vvas taken out of her on Friday, in order to lighten her; and wo are happy to be able to add that on i-'aturdiiy morning she was got off tae bank, and moored in the Iron Pot. We regret we cannot complete this brief notice of an accident to the Celt without having also to chronicle .that' Captain M'lvenzie very nearly lost his life after the vessel got ashore. It appears that he had been down in the cabin for a hammor and punch, which he was going to forward for some nurpo.-'o ; aud just came out of the cabin, and was l,i-oceeding forward, walking on tho top of somo timber which was on deck, when a rope which was connected with the short suddenly slipped, and ran along the vessel with lightning speed, taking the captain off his feet, and plunging tho poor fellow headlong inti the foaming abyss. It wti3 some Beconds beforj ho came to the surface, and when he cid, he was about twenty yardß tif the vessel, for which ha immediately swam. When near enough a rope was thrown to him, which he succeeded in catliing, and he was lifted on board. When he toucliel the deck he could not use his legs nt a 1; and it was found that he had been severely bruised by the rope. A chain had also caught him icross th : ih j thigh, inflicting severe bruises. He vas lifted down to the cabin, and having received a j.

change of clothes, was taken ashore in tpe puov uu»v. and carried to the Commercial Hotel, **«™ ; remains. It is satisfactory to know tr^t no bone* were broken; and that ho is in a fair way ot re ■ cowry, although it is feared that it will be a week of two before he will be in a position to usual arduous M Tones, Septcmber 17. The schooner Sea Breeze sailed for Kussell on Saturday la«t, with a lull cargo and several passeng°'Xho ps. Tasmania Maid, Captain Son, winch arrived in harbour from Wangarei on Saturday night last, leaves again for that port to-iug.ht at live ° The 'barque Helen S. Page, having discharged her cargo of cattle at the Tamaki, came up hirbour on Saturdav afternoon last. . THE Alice Cameron.—The "Circular Saw Lmcr, Alice Cameron, Captain Scaring. has been most creditably fitted up for a troop *hip, and will be. inspected by the General and staff today, preparatory to the troops embarking to-morrow. She sails tor Brisbane to-morrow evening. Wrecks in Torres Straits.—The barques Cathay and Adelaide, and ship Conquerer of Guernsey have all been wrecked in Torres Straits. The captain of the Adelaide, Captain Whitwell, was drowned, and that vessel was insured in the New Zealand Insurance ; Company for £9."i0. . T . The clipper ship Day Dawn, Captain P. Jonog has made a remarkably quick passage of forty-eight day?, from Kan Francisco, bringing English intelligence via New York, a very raro occurrence, and we are indebted to Captain Jones for full files containing the | latest tolegrams.— tiydiioj .Vail, Sept. 15. _ The Novelty. —The barque Novelty, Captain Austin, was to leave Sydney for this port a few hours after the steamer Auckland, and thoretore may be soon looked for. . ._. >~ Tho America* schoonor Alice, Captain Wading, arrived at San Francisco from Sydney via Tahiti, on the 14th July. ~ . x. \ The cutter Emma was seized by the Oustom-nouse anthoritics on Saturday last, for hating smuggled goods on board. The schooner Mapere, from the Great -Harrier ; cutter Mary Ann, from Wangapoa; and Rob Hoy, from Kennedy's Bay, all arrived in harbour yesterdav moraine; with cargoes of sawn timber, &c. The Culgoa—The barque Culgoa has been totally lost at Hokiango. Jfull particulars appear in our correspondent's letter from that place. The cutters Miranda and Smuggler both cleared at tho Customs on Saturday, the former for Manga. , wai, and the latter for Wangarei. They both remain in harbour wiud bound, as also tho schooner Jiluck Hawk for Cauterburv via Mercuiy Bay. The cutter Flora" McDonald arrived in harbour on Saturday list from tho Awanui, with a cargo ot cattle, pigs, &c. The thip Rob Koy, Captain Sangstor, sailoi lor f Callao in ballast on Saturday morning last. Collision uetweentiie Salamander and Taraiiu a Steamshu'S is Bass's Straits.—The steamer Salamander under canvas left Melbourne on the morning of tho Ith instant, bound to Gladstone, when oil Cape Liptrap, at midnight, tho Salamander was Javin" beci'med, sighted a bright light four or five points on tbe starboard, heading S.E, by E,, shortly after tho starboard light of tho Tararua was maae out, Captain bkene at once put his helm a starboard and was never shifted until after the collision. The Tararua came on until on the Salamander's starboard beam. The watch on board the Tararua, apparently unaware of the proximity of tho r Salamander until hailed, when the order on board 3 the Tararua was heard to bo given for the helm to I be put to port and to go full speed astern, but before * tho order could be carried out the Tararua struck the Salamander on the starboard bow in tile way of the i fore rigging, doing considerable damage j the figure- - head of = the Tararua being loft on the Salamander's ,' deck, her jib-boom being rove through, the Salax mander's fore rigging, chafiug the after part of the - foremast. In the collision, one of the seamen On - board of tho Salamander had his arm broken, and: i was forwarded to Melbourne by tho Tararua. Tho il Salamander being under canvas, and her screw ■• triced up, was perfectly helpless, but had. the usual lights displayed as usod on board a sailing ship.— S'yiliiei/ Jlenilil, Sept. 10. The Shortest Passage rnoit Melbourne On Recobd.—The A.S.N. Company's steamship City of Melbourne, Capta n David Walker, hai a splendid achievement in steam navigation, by m.iking r the passage from Melbourne Heads in tho astonishing short time of thirty-nine hours. This is by far e the quickest run that has over been accomplished, " and will doublless be long ruinemembevcd with, pride ? by the commander and oilicers of this splendid ship. The City of Melbourne left Melbourne at 3.:i0 p.m. '' on Thursday, the 6th instant, cleared the heads at ' 0 p.m., passed Cape Schauck at 7.30 p.m., rounded Wilson's Promontory at 1.30 a.m. on Friday, passed Gabo Island at 3 p.m., Cipe St. George at 2.10 a.m. on Saturday, entered Sydney Heads at 0. a.m., and '> arrived at the wharf at If) a.m., making tlio passage y % in thirty-nine hours from heads to heads, anil fortyII one and a-half hours from wharf to wharf. She exI perienccd strong westerly winds with squally weathei g to Capo Howe, from thence moderate sou'-iherlj u winds and line weather. — Sydney Empitu; Sept. 10. *