CUSTOMS ENTRIES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 851, 13 September 1864, Page 4

CUSTOMS ENTRIES.

INWARDS

September 12- Ethel, 185 tons, Hanney, from Newcastle, N.S.W., with coals. Cargill and Co., agents. September 12-Jane, 160 tons, Shimmms, from Hobart Town, with cargo and three passengers. Pritchard, Fisher and Co., agents. • : : OUTWARDS. September 11-; Nil. INWARDS—OCABTWIBB. September 12-Anne, 30 tons, Russell, from Oamaru, with cargo. Kussell agent. September 12—Lord Ashley, 296 tons, Randall; from Lyttelton, with cargo and passengers. G. S. Brodrick, agent. -■"■■-... :._ September 12-William Miskin, 74 tons, Hepburn, from Invercargill, -with cargo and passenger?. Dalgety and Co., agent?. . September 12 -Maid of the Yarra, 97 tons, Elmolly, from Timaru, in ballast. John Jones and Co.. agents. September 12—Fiy. 15 tons, Hdl, from Oamaru, in ballad. J. Kaye, agent. ■_ September 12 -Nora. 30 tons. Hayward, from Molyneux, with timber. Dalrymple and Co , agents. ; OUTWARDS— OOASTWI3B. ' ' -• fi- September 12—Hero, 750 tons, Logan, for Lyttelton,^with cargo. Langley, Hayward and Co., agents. " - ~ September 12-Geelong, 137 tons, Turnbull, for Oamaru, with cargo. John Jones and Co., agents.- ' .'■ IMPORTS. Per Nora, from Molyneux i 20,000 feet timber, J Reid and Co. Per Anne, from Oamaru: 200 bags lime, Allan Gait, and Co. „ Per "William Miskin, from Invercargill—free and duty paid goods: Incase, 7 bags, 5 boxes, 1 bale, 25 pelts, 15 hides, 2 hhds tallow. Per Ethel, from Newcastle, N.S.W.: 280 tons coals; Cargill and Co. EXPORTS. Per Hero, for Lytttlton, &c, under bond for Nelson: 3 qr-casks wine, M'Callum, Neill and Co; 5 qr-casks brandy, fi De Carle and Co. Free and duty paid goods, for Lyttelton: 1 package drugs, order. Free and duty paid goods for Nekon: 6 casks bacon, 2 cases bacon, 1 case drapery, B. De Carle and Co; 1 box cartridges, 2 cases, 1 bale merchandise, 6 trunks, 1 truss, 2 cases, Sar&ood, King and Co. _ For Melbourne: gold, produce of Otago, 109oz 13dwts, W Rowe.

The s.s. Lord Ashley left Auckland on the 3rd inst. at 12.30 p.m., and arrived at Napier on the sth at 6.30 a.m. During the first part of the passage the wind was from the north-east to-norih-weat, with rain and lightning. Through the night of the 4th, the rain and lightning being incessant, a lia;ht was observed at each truck, remaining for about 15 minutes, and the most of that time quite vivid. The,'latter part ofthe voyage the wind was west to south-west. Passed Portland at half-past eleven on the night of the 4th, and came on at half speed from thence to Napier, left Napier on the 6th at 1 p.m,, arrived at Wellington on the 7th at 3 30 p.m. Experienced heavy head sea with wind from S. to W. Left Wellington, 9fch September, 2.10 p.m., and airived at Lyttelton on the 10th, 0.10 p.m,,. 22 hour 3. Experienced, first part of passage, fresh south-east breeze, latterly fine. Left Lytteiton llth September, at 1.0 p.m., arrived at Port Chalmers on the 12th, 912 a.m.—2o hours. Experienced fine weather. The steamers Maid of the Yarra and Wm. Miskin passed up to town in the morning. The Maid of tbe Yarra arrived under sail, having <ome to Dunedin for the purpose of receiving new machinery, which has been specially manufactured for her in one ofthe engineering establishments in town, and the deck-house, which formerly belonged to the steamer Titania. During the stay of the steamer Queen at Auckland, her bottom will be cleaned and_ a new screw fitted, which is expected to greatly increase her rate of SDeed.

The Catherine, barque, has arrived at Lyttelton, after a passage of 14 days from Hobart Town. Captain King reports that he was five days beating up to harbor from off Otago Heads ; he experienced a succession of light winds during the whole of the passage. The brig Heather Bell, from that port, arrived at Hobart Town on 23rd August. T , Steam Communication between Lyttleton and the Bays.—We hear that a preliminary meeting

was held at Pigeon Bay yesterday, to consider the propriety of f rming an association to carry out the object. Times. The baique May Queen, from Glasgow, has arrived at Lyttelton. Met with heavy weather south of St. Paul's; barometer 28.24; the gale waß of a fearful character; shipped very heavy seas, which stove in her front cabin, destroying the stores, and injuring the marine implements.

The Ahuriri, — The N Z S.N. Co's ss. Auhriri, Captain fl. Shuttleworth, mny be expected to arrive from Nelson about Saturday or Sunday next, and we understand this fine steamer will take fche place of fhe Wonga Wonga, on the Wußt Coast service between Wellington, Wanganui, Taranaki, ttaglan. Waikato, and Manukau. The last named vessel will be despatched to Napier and Auckland, and upon her arrival at Auckland will commence the service between that port and tbe Northern settlements, calling once a week at tbe H<'t Springs and Coromandel. We hear that arrangements were concluded on Friday last, the 2nd inst., between J. G. Kinross, Esq., ancl the Directors of the N.Z.S.N Co, Limited, in reference to the purchase ofthe ss. Ahuriri. W. Lyon, Esq.. one of 1113 Directors left by tbe Queen tor Napier yesterday, to complete the put chase, which in every respect may be said to be a gratifying event for all concerned, for the Hawke's Bay Steam Navigation Co. and for the shareholders ofthe N.Z.f.N. Co.- Wellington Independent.

The British Empibe.—Yesterday aboufcnoon the Moa and Gizelle steamed alongside the British Empire, and each took a load of immigrants. They :appear quite satisfied with the arrangements made by the Government officials for their comfort. The number in alt 616 souls, and appear to have had a very merry time of it. A regular newspaper was published every Saturday morning, called tiie British Empire Gaz tte, wbich reflects great credit on the editor. They, had ~"«l?o two threatrical performances,- dissolving views, &c. An attempt made by Mr Johnson to bring out some salmon ova was rendered nugatory by some mischievous fellow putting white lead into the water. Mr Prince shipped 300 birds, but lost them all, except about 30. Thee are a fine collection of doves and pigeons, which appear to be none the worse for the voyage. The following is a list of the deaths during the voyage:—Francis Merrin, aged 62; James Cox, aged 39; Richard Pepperill, aged 35; Mrs Fisher, aged SO; Mr Fend all, aged 30; John White (Exeter), aged 19; (the last three were second cabin passengers. H. Symonds, T. Agnew, S. Larcombe, R. Stavison, W. Haggett, C. Templeton, F. Dennis, A. Lunt, M. Starks, and a daughter of Mr W. Evans.— Canterbury Press.

Auckland Shipping.—The clipper ship Portland arrived in port on Wednesday last, from London, with a general cargo and about 230 passengers. The foreign arrivals during the week comprise the Prince Jsdward and Cor.l Queen, from the South Sea Islands, with fruit and g -ano; and the Day Dawn and Pakeha, from Sydnej. The departures are more numerous, and consist of the s.s Prince Alfred, for Sydney; Bella Mary, for Hobart Town; Glenshee, Deva, and Heron, for Newcastle; Neva, for foufch Sea Islands ; and Mary Cumming, for Newcastle. The Flying Foam is now ready for sea, and will tail for Callao early. The Maxwell bas finished discharging, and will probably get away early next week. Her destination is Guam, The Amersham and Trinculo are still at the wharf discharging. The Annie Laurie has completed her discharge, and has hauled into the stream. — Southern Cross, 3rd Sept.

Departure os H.M.S.S. Harrier for England.— H.M. sis. Harrier, which bas been ordered home by the Imp&rial, authorities weighed anchor and took her departure from these waters at daybreak tliis morning for Eng • land, via Sydney. The Harrier's first visit to New Zealand was in 1861. In the month of June in thafc year she anchored in the Manakau harbor, and ever since that date she has been on the station. On her arrival she was commanded by Uaptain Sir Malcolm Macgregor, but before many months had elapsed this officer was ordered home, and Capt an Sullivan then took command. A few months since Captain Sullivan w.^-s promoted for his meritorious conduct during the present war, and, leaving for England, the vacancy in the command was filled by Captain Hay, who, ifc will be remembered, was killed afc the recent engagement afc the Gate pah, Tauranga. The death of this gallant officer, caused another vacancy, and on the day following Captain Hsy's death Lieutenant Swarm was promoted Captain, and has since been iv command. Among the officers who are about to proceed home by her i 3 Lieut. Easther, wbo had command of the steamer Avon, on the Waikato River, for twelve months. This gentleman while in charge ofthe Avon won the esteem of all the officers and casual passengers travelling by her. The whole of the officers and crew of the Harrier have manfully done their duty here, and they deserve, and have, we have not the not slightest doubt, the good wishes of tbe people of this Province. About five months af.er the carrier came here a disturbance occurred "at the Fiji Islands, and she was ordered there immediately. Her men were landed, and in'the conflict ',they burnt down two villages, which had the desired effect of quelling the disturbance, and thus of preventing further loss of life. During fche preaent war the officers and men have all been.in action on several occasions, and have acquitted themselves bravely in every instance. The men were landed in July, 1863, and did not return to the ship until April, 1864. The number of men killed were two at Rangirira, and four at the Gate Pa, but a large number were wounded on both occasions. The Harrier ba3 17 guns, and is of luO-horse power.— Southern Cross, 27th August.