SHIPPING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XVI, Issue 5651, 27 December 1879, Page 4

SHIPPING.

ttlllH WaTEB to-d»y.-Anckland: 5.34 _ 5.54 So".—Kies, 4.31 ; seta, 7.10 Moon.-Full, 28th, liili. jH»m. AIUiIVA _L. December 25 Wanakft, b.s., .McGiliivrav rom the South, rassengers KnwfcoKom. Montrose, Hetley, Crocomh», Hodge, ielland, Sykes, Messrs. Berry, Moss, Stuart, Legge, Svkes' Felton, Drtimntom!, East, Martin, Davis, Bobertson, Beale, Kr«U, Riley, Wheelan, McDonald, I! o> le, Fohs, Daly, Mabeily. Union Steamship Company, agents. DIiCEMBEK 20. Adamant, barque, Bowling, from London. Passengers : Saloon—John C. L. and Annßassott, Wm. Bassett, Lee Hansett, Rebecca Budd, Miss Barnett, Miss Barnett, G. Mease, Mrs. O'Brien. Adolpho O'Brien, Madsie O Bnen, Maria O'Brien, Eugene O'Brien, John A. Beale, Mrs. A. Beale, and Dr. W. C. Alexander. Second Cabin—Mary Surinam, J. « ■ •Fanny Connelley, Thomas Newell, Mrs. Newell, Mrs. E. O. Dwyer, S. D. Cooper, Kate Cooper. G. Henry I'M wards, Mr. \\almsley, Mrs. "Walmsley, and Edward Richardson. Steerage —A. Whitethorn, .Tames Marriott, John Marriott, Charles Pinncll, Joseph X'mnell, Hai»nah Pinncll, Frederick Pinnell, Amy Finnoil. John T. Smith, Lucv Smith, James V ickerstaff, Frederick Hosier, Jemima Hosier, Arthur Hosier, Mary Hosier, Jane Hosier, Albert Williams, Elizabeth Williams. Clara llliams, Ada Williams, Jolin 51. Harrison, John. L. Harrison, Lancelot Harrison, Edward \v llliams, William Ward, Jane Ward, Thomas "Ward, Henry Ward, Eliza Jane Ward, Sarah Little, W. H. H. Hatfield, Lydia Hatfield, Mrs. E. H. Williams, William Hayfield, Ellen Hayficld, John W. Haytield, Georgo Hayfiald, John Head, Sarah Head. Arthur Slaok, Edmund r.ury, William Blantyre, "William Knox. W. Buchanan, Thomas Ivonny, ■William Hindson, Henry Hindson, George Kimber'ay, Mrs. M. A. Kiinberley, K. MoAdam, Maria McAdam, TUoims Minchcr, George Godvin, John Cayle, E. AV right, Mrs. "Wright, Grace "Wright, .Robert Pateraon, Margaret Pharoh, Ellen Husscy, Lewis Turton, Johu W. Madden, William Ilollingdrake, Mrs. Hollingdrake, Martha flollingdraks, Annie Hollingdrake, S. Jones, Mrs. Mary Jones, John Jones, Elizabeth Jones, llanna Jones, Mary Jones, Buth Jones, Frederick Whees, Mrs. Marritt, Miss Marritt, Charles Mason, Hannah Mason, George Mason, Arthur Mason, Harriet Mason, iucy Mason, Uriaz bobbins, W. W. Syinons, Anne Symons, Walter Ellis, Williams Ellis, Alfred E. Lane, H. Stapleton, F. T. Smith, Henry Densbury, F. Smith, James Dawson, Edward Clarke. Annie Clarke, .Robert Jordan, G. Wilson, Judith Wilsou, Charles Shaw, J. T. Brightmore. "William Clincher, "William Jackson, Janie Jackson, Emily Jackson, Eliza Jackson, Edith J. Jackson, James Jackson, Charles O'Ncil, T. Brown, Mrs. Brown, Lucy Brown, George Allen, William H. Mason, Ada Mason, C. K. Hartley, David Mitchell, Isabella Mitchell, John LangstafF, N. Gremshaw, E. Caulter, F. Pallsen, J. Pallsen, Marie Pallsen, and C. P. Hotken.—L. D. Nathan & Co.

Inglewood, barque, Brocklebank. from London. Passengers : Saloon —Mrs. Brocklebank and child. Steerage: Thomas E. Greep, Mary Greep, George Holden, Prudeuce Holden, Andrew Holden, Isaac Holden, George Holden, William Holdeu, Ann Holdeu, Prudence Holden, Isaac Holden, and infant, "William Morrison, Mary J. Morrison, Prudence Morrison, Sarah Morrison, Mary A. Morrison, Wilhelmina Morrison, Jonathan Clark, Maggie Clark, Jonathan Clark, J. R. J. Hatrick, John Henry Harris. Edward Davies, John *es, Mary Jane Boyes, William Edward Boyes, Martin Commons, James Hichard Culshaw, Thomas Heald, con, Francis A. Rose, Peter Berry, Targreares.—New Zealand Shipping rquhar, from Tauranga.—A. wford, from Whangarei.—A. .epbenson, from Russell and . —A. McGregor, agent. p.EP A !; T u RES. s.s., McGiilivray, for Russell.— nship Company, agents. brigantine, Lane, for Tonga.—Wil.ithurand Co., agents.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. XONDON". —Barque Anazi, early. SA3loA.—Schooner Venture, to-day. Norfolk Island. —Schooner Marion, to-day. Gisborke, Napier, and South.—S.s. Southern 'Cross, early. New Plymouth and South. — S.s. Taiaroa, Wednesday. Waitara. —P.s. Comerang, early. Taubaxga, Gisborne, and Southern* Ports. —Ws. Wanaka, to-day. New Plymouth a:cd Wasgaxui.—S.s. Rangi-

tira, to-day. Tauranga.—S.s. Glenelg, to-day. Hokianga.—S.s. Rowena, to-day. Raglan.—S.s. LaUa Uookh, from Manukau, every Thursdaj'. Hussell.—S.s. lona, every Monday. Whaxgarei and Ma>*gapai.—S.s. Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays; p.s. Ajine Milbank, to-day and Thursday. MasgawaiaXD Waipu. —S.s. Kina, early. VESSELS EXPECTED. Hero, s.s., from Sydney and Melbourne, 2Stb. Loch Urr, barque, wqlk, from London, sailed October 23. British Empire, ship, from London, sailed November 1. Margaret Galbraith, ship, from London, to sail in October.

Earl Granville, from London, to sail middle of November. from London, to sail middle of November. Mercia, barque, from. London, to sail end of November. Elinor Vernon, barque, from New York and Wellington, sailed November 10. Ben Nevis, ship, from London, sailed October 2. Agate, barque, from New York, cleared September 22. Syren, brig, from Sydney, early. Roderick Dhu, brigantine, from Timaru, daily. James A. Stewart, brigantine, from Newcastle, early. Mary Anderson, schooner, from Islands, early. Agnes Donald, schooner, from labour cruise. Gael, schooner, si<gb, from Tonga and .Samoa, daily. Falcon, schoonei, from the Islands, early. Telegraph, schooner, from Sydney. Energy, schooner, from the Islands, early. Tabal Cain, schooner, from Levnka, early. Minnehaha, schooner, from Karotonga, early. Island Lily, schooner, from Chatham Islands, early. Helena., schooner, from Levuka, end of month. "Waiwera, schooner, from Austral Group, early. Meg Merrill**, schooner, from Levuka, early. Midge, schooner, from the Islands, early. Pearl, ketch, fiom the Islands, early.

IMPORTS. Per barque Inglewood, from London: 1 case percussion caps, 4 caseß cartridges, 2 cases guns, 1 case revolvers, gun implements, £:c., D. Evitt, 224, Queen-street, Auckland. The Union Company's s.a. "Wanaka arrived in harbour on tbe evening of Christmas Day, at 7.30 p.m., with pissengers and cargo, from the South. We are indebted to the purser, Sir. Samnel Moore, for report of the passage, and also for late files of Southern exchanges. She left Port Chalmers on the ltHli December, at 2.30 p.m., and arrived at Lyttelton at 11 a.m. next day. Left at midnight for Wellington, which was reached on the 21sfc, at 0 jj.m. Left on the 22nd, at 2 p.m., and arrived at Napier on the 23rd, at II a.m. Sailed at 7 p.m., and arrived at Poverty Bay on the 24tb, at G a.m. X<eft at 7.45 a.m,. and reached Tauranga on the 25th, at 6 a.m. Left at 6.30 a.m., and arrived at Auckland as above. Experienced strong head winds, with heavy seas, till arrival at Wellington. From thence fine weather up the CO&Bt.

The brigantine Myrtle, bound for Tonga, which ran back into port on Christmas Day, sailed again yesterday. The XJnion Company's s.s. Wanaka sailed for Russell last night, ami will return to-morrow. The steamers that were advertised to proceed on excursions yesterday, got away pretty well together, and very great interest was taken in their steaming, as the three crack vessels steamed for a considerable distance together. The locally-built bemts Kotomahana and Koae Casey, and the English built Glenelg, had a long turn together, and the Kotomahann, clean as a new pin. bound for the Kawau, aimply ran away from her competitors, while the local \ Rose Casey beat the English Olenelg, each for the Hot Springs. ARRIVAL OF THE BARQUE IN'GLEWOOD. I The above vessel, from London, with a num- 1 ber of passengers and a valuable }oi of shorthorned cattle arrived in harbour yesterday morning) after a line passage of 92 days, from Gravesend. The passengers have enjoyed excellent health on the voyage, and speak in commendable terms of the courtesy extended to them by the officers and crew. The vessel comes consigned to the New Zealand K,hippjng Company, and tho cattle 1 cow) tolMeBSrB. Rh c'.er.n anil Buckland. The vessel is at anchor in the powder ground, having

a large quantity of thivfc article oil The following is the ship's report:—luc Inglewood left London on September 24, and Graveccnd on the 25th, and experienced light contrary winds to the Start Point, and landed the Channel pilot on the 20th. Cleared the Channel on October 1, and thence had light •winda nntil gettins the north-east trades, ■which, however, proved very poor. Crossed the Equator oil October 29, in long. 31Jdeg. "W\, and shortly afterwards secured the south-cast trades, which contained iv deal of eastings. Lest the trades in lat. 2Cdeg. S. and long. 26deg. W., and crossed the meridian of Green"wich on Nov. 18, Kounded the Cape of Good Hope on the 22nd November, and ran down the easting on an average parallel of 45dejr. S., amid strong north-webt and northerly boezes, and occasionally a heavy blow. The meridian of Cape Leu win was crossed on the Uth inst,,

and rounded Tasmania on the 17th, with fine west and south-west breezes ; the Three Kings 1 being made after a smart run of six days from ; Tasmania, viz., the 23rd. Down thecoas- ! thick weather, being off this port on Christmas Day, but not making the harbour until yesterday morning. ARRIVAL OF THE BARQUE ADAMANT. Shortly before sunset yesterday the numbers of the above vessel were observed flying at the flagstaff, and the anxiety which has been felt regarding the safety of the vessel and her numerous passengers, is now set at rest. The barque was passed in the Channel by several of the steamers, and so far as could bo ascertained all were well on board. We have been furnished with the following report, of the passage : Left London Docks on August '20, and was towed to Graveaend, when the surveyors inspected and cleared the ship. On August 27 was towed to the Downs, and anchored off Deal. Lay at anchor to the 31st August. Hove up and stood down channel with light variable winds and fine weather. On September 4th landed the pilot, and on the sth lost night of the Lizards. September oth, W. G. Simons, infant son of William Simons, of Gorbston, died. From September Gth to the 13th continued westerly weather, which caused us to sight Capo Finisterre, on September 10th. From September 13th moderate northerly and northeast winds and calms. September 20th, sighted the Island of Palms, and spoke the barque Sutterlee, of Liverpool, to Adelaide, 14 days out. On 21st passed the barque Kenilworth, from Liverpool. On 22nd got the north-east trades in 27*1) N. lat., 19*15 W. long. Th© trades were light. On September 30th lost the steadytrades, in 10*18 N. aud 27'14 W. From September 30 to October 3 the wind was light and unsteady from the north to the S.S.E. October 3, spoke the ship Wanganui, from London to Ofcago, 25 days out. From 3rd to 7th light westerly and north-west winds and calms. From 7th to 10th strong S.S. west and W. by S. winds. October 11, picked up the trades in I*o S. and 24*33 W ; losing them again on October IS, n which day we also passed the island of Trinidad. On October 11, Margaret Fairo.sk, late of Stock-ton-on-Tees, died, aged 77. October 18 to 23 : Strong southerly and south-west winds. 24 : Stiong gale from north-east, which moderated on the following day, the wind hauling to northwest. Spoke the Countess of Kiutore, outward bound. October 20 : George Hayheld aged 3 years, died. Experienced steady and moderate westerly winds until November 0, when the meridian of the Capo was passed, and experienced a heavy gale from the southward, with a very heavy sea. On the following day, the galo had spent its force and moderate westerly weather was enjoyed. On the 13th the wind veered to the south-er»st with heavy rain, with sudden and violeut pulls, and afterwards very heavy squalls from all points of the compass, which, on the 14th, settled to a heavy gale from the southward. From the 14th to the 30th, strong westerly gales. Passed Cape Lewin in lat. 45deg. 15mins. S. On November 24th, Alary Ann Kemberly. late of Bunew-in-Furness, aged 35, died. December 4, wind hauled to tho N.E., and from then until the lGth, the wind remained steady from the eastward. December 17, light north-west airs. December 7, spoke tho barque Isle of Anglesea, of Liverpool, from Glasgow to Sydney, 98 days out. December 16, spoke the barque Minnock, of London, from London to Newcastle. From lGth to 20th light northerly and north-westerly winds. December 25, sighted the Three Kings, aud had light northerly winds, rain, aud mist. December 26, at half-past 3 o'clock a.m., sighted the Poor Knights. At 11 a.m. passed the Little Barrier. At 2 p.m., when off Tiritiri, the wind died away. Worked the ship up to tho North Head, and anchored at 9 p.m. All well on board at the time. Tho Adamant is one of Messrs. Shaw, Savill and Co.'s vessels, and is consigned to Messrs. L. D. Nathan and Co. She left Gravcsend on August 27, and is therefore 121 days out.