WIND AND WEATHER REPORT.

West Coast Times, Issue 840, 2 June 1868, Page 2

WIND AND WEATHER REPORT.

(by electric telegraph.) moxdav, juk3 1. — 9 a.m. Wellington: — Wind, N.W., fresh. Barometer 3006; thermometer, 54. Weather, overcast. Nelson. — Wind, calm. Barometer, 29"85 ; thermometer, 52. Weather, cloudy. Blenheim. — Wind, W., cloudy. ■ Barometer, 29 98 ; thermometer, 54. Weather, cloudy. Lyttelton. — Wind, N.W., light. Barometer, 2993; thermometer, 52. Weather, overcast: Christcuurch.— Wind.N.E., light. Barometer, 2986; thermometer, 45. Weather, overcast. TiifAßU.— Wind, N., light. Barometer, 29"05 ; thermometer, 48. Weather, fine. Beaiey.— Wind, N.W., light. Weather, gloomy. River, low. Greymouth. — No return. Dukedik. — Wind, S.W., fresh. Barometer, 29-82 j thermometer, 44. Weather, fine. Port Chalmers. — Wind, S.W., fresh. Barometer, 29*70 ; thermometer, 48. Weather, fine. Bluff. — Wind, S.W., gale. Barometer, 2906. Weather, overcast, rain.

Boisterous S.W. weather, with sharp and frequent rain squalls, prevailed yesterday, and much interfered with shipping business. Discharging tho several vessels at tho wharf was, however, proceeded with, but got on very slowly, otherwise the Mary Gumming would Lave been cleared of cargo, and perhaps batlasted; whilst tho Sea Ripple would have broken bulk in the forenoon, instead of in the afternoon. She landed a little cargo, ■which looked in good order. The Mary Cumming will — weather permitting — be ready for sea this evening, and if the Challenge gets back from Westport in time, will tow to sea to-morrow morning. We hardly expected that either the Star of the South or Charles Edward would succeed in entering tha river yesterday morning, and we were, therefore, not surprised on hearing that they had been sent on to Greymouth. The Star left at an early hour, the Charles Edward at about ten o'clock. The condition of the Grey bar, however, was not much better than this port's ; a terrific sea tumbled in there, and .'prevented either egress or ingress on the morning's tide. Both steamera remained outside, but are likely to gain the river this morning. We see by our Greymouth. correspsndent's communication that the Charles Edward's entry last night was not deemed impossible. Tho schooners Onehunga and Caledonia are both ready for sea, and waiting for a chance to get outside. If the Challenge arrived from Westport during the night, they may possibly clear the river this morning. We see by advertisement that the Onehunga is laid on for Auckland by way of Manukau, and being a smart, well-built vessel and ably commanded, she should command some patronage amongst shippers and travellers. She has fair accommodation. The " Despatch" of last night says : — "Owing to a heavy south-west gale at the Bluff the Airedale had not started to come here at eleven o'clock this morning. She was, however, to leave immediately the weather moderated. The detention at the Bluff has caused her departure henco to be postponed to Wednesday Jnorning. We shall thus have another day for our Home correspondence. We learn that six passengers have already booked for the Kaikoura — five for England and one for New York. Aa so many inquiries for passages by this favorite steamer have been made afc the agent's office, it is expected that several others will secure their tickets before the Airedale leaves. We understand that the passage money to San Francisco has been considerably reduced to meet the increasing demand for passages to that substantial Dorado." Between seven and eight o'clock last evening the steamer Bruce arrived in the roadstead, from Greymouth, her identity being ascertained by her usual signal — a gun and bluelight. Wo hope to see her Bafe inside this morning. A telegram from Greymouth informed the agents last night that the Omeo had left Greymouth, for Hokitika. Nothing further was specified in the communication; but, as tho Bruce managed to get out of the Grey last night, it is supposed that tho Omeo was tendered by the Persovero early on tide. If the bar is at all passable thi3 morning the Omeo's gold and passengers will be taken out by the ifarra. As nothing could be seen yesterday morning of the schooner which appeared to be in such a dangerous position north of the Arahura on Sunday afternoon, it is supposed that she managed to gain an offing during the night. If she had been wrecked some of the crew would have surely found their way into town yesterday. The clipper schooner Mary Ann Christina arrived in harbor yesterday afternoon from Fiji Islands. We are obliged to Captain Simmonds for the following account of his voyage to and from the Islands : — Sailed on March 13, with light S.W. winds 5 on the 29th had a strong gale from E.N.E. ; hove-to, •with Plo.s>reefed. mainsail and foresail, there

being every appearance of the vicinity of a heavy cyclone j at 5.30 the wind increased, with fearful sea running, forming immense pyramids, and, as the vessel lay badly to it, made a raft of fenders, and veered it out ahead -with fifty fathoms of warp attached ; at 8 a.m. the wind moderated, but the sea was still very rough. The gale abated on the 30th ; on April 4 the S. VV. point of Mywolla Island was sighted ; on the sth sighted two islands off Rewa, and on the 6th brought up in Eewa Roads. The schooner left Eewa on April 28, at 2 p.m., and sailed on the 29fch from the Islands, having a fre3h breeze and cross sea, the vessel laboring vei'y much ; at 1.30 on May 2, a strong gale and heavy rain were experienced ; on May 7, there was a sudden storm, accompanied with rain, thunder and lightning ; May 8, heavy gale, with violent squalls and torrents of rain, and heavy sea; 20th and 21st, encountered another strong gale ; since then had fine weather. Captain Simmonds informs us that he does not thiuk there is any truth in the report of the murder of Captain Hayes. It was stated on the Island that he had bought, the wrecked Missionary bliip John Williams, had got her off the reef, and had taken her to Valparaiso. King Thakombau's parly had 'been repulsed, but another of the friendly tribes had been victorious, and had burned a large village, killing all the people in it. The Mary Ann Christina brings a cargo of oranges, lemons, bananas, and Fiji curiosities. — Christchurch " Press," May 29.