SHIPPING.

Wellington Independent, Volume XV, Issue 1375, 28 October 1859, Page 3

SHIPPING.

Shipping has been dull tbis raontb. Our arrivals from the Colonies hare been few, and the Haitingt 'ia the only vessel direct from London. We regret to hare to record the death of Captain May, off the Capo of Good Hope, having been pitched off the poop by a sudden lurch. The wind was blowing so strong at the time, aud there was such a heavy sea on, that the boats could not be lowered or any attempts made to sure him. About a fortnight after this occurrence, two passengers while harpooning dolphins, were washed off the martingale. The life buoys were instantly let go, and the boats lowered, ami the two passengers after being in the water for about three-quarters of an hour, were picked up, and safely taken on board. H.M.S. corvette Niger, is supposed to be still at Auckland, but a risit from her is expected shortiy, when the advice of her officers will be taken so, as to guide the military authorities in recommending sites for batteries for tho defence of this port. Orders hare come down to prepare estimates, &c, with a view to enable the Ministry to propose a general measure of defence to the next Assembly. AIIRIVAiS. Oct. 2, Wonga Wonga, str., 103, Rennet, Napier. 3, Esther, brigt., 54, Blair, Napier. 4, Lord Ashley, str., 550, Kennedy, Auckland, &c. " Shepherdess, sch., 40, Jackson, Wairau. 5, Frowning Beauty, brk., 367, Dunning, Newcastle, N. S. VV. 7, Wonga Wonga, str., Renaer, Wangaiiui. " Tyne, sch., 36, Liuklater, Wangauui.

12, While Swan, sir., Cellini, Auckland and Napior. 14, Lord Ashley, str, s.'<O, Kennedy, Otnyo and Canterbury. 15, Wnw/a Wont/a, str., 103,Rentier,Napier 17, Einrrald Isle, suli., 40, Oukes, Canty. 18, Lord IVortlei/, str., 050, Johnson, Sydney anil iVulson 20, flasiintfi, ship, 519, May, London, out 131 days 25, White Swan, str., Cellim, 300, Napier. 27, Sea Serpent, soli., 60, Campbell, Chatham Islands. " Vistula, three-masted soli., 133, Culvert, " Acadian, sch., -52, Scuones, for Cantcbury. Melbourne. DKI'AUTUUKfI. Oct. 1, White Swan, str., 300, Celli n, Napier. 4, Wmv/n W'onga, str., 103, Renner, Wanifamli. " Mar,i T/iom.wen, .sub, 51, Muirhead Canterbury. " C&nterbiln/, sell., :?7, Buwdeii, Ouigo. 6, Lord Aside//, str., 550, Kennedy, Canterbury and Otago. 10, Acadian, sell ,02, Seooues, C;inlerbury. " Esther, brigt., 51, Blair, Napier. " Salopian, sch., 37, Conmbes, Otaffo. " Wowja iVbiiiya.str., 103,llennor, Napier. 15, Siuxresbrook, brk,, 459, Mundlff, Napier. " lord Ashley, str., 500, Kennedy, Nelson ami Auckland. 18, Wonga Wont/a, str., 103, Renner, Marl. borough, &c. 19, Tt/nc, sch., 3:i, Linklater, Wanganui. 20, Lord Wnrsley, str, 550, Johnson, Canterbury and Otago. 20, Wliile Swan, str., 300, Cellim, Napier. 26, FroiDning Bmaty, brk., 367, Dunning, Newcastle, N. S. W. MISCELLANEOUS. A?FRAr.—We report the Following case recently brought before the Resident Magistrates Court, beeimses it e7inces the readiness with which the Natives refer their complaints to the decision of the authorities, and illustrates the good feelingshown towards the Europeans by an indnential chief, at a moment when his angry passions might have been expected to become roused to the utmost. Wi Tako, it should bft remembered is the great agitator, in the Maori King movement in this part of New Zealand, a eircumstauce which renders his temperate con* duct iv the following affray all the more admirable. Resident Mlgittrdle's Court Hu.W—Sept ZSlk, 1859. Before Henry St. Hill, Esq., R.M. Wiremu Tako v. John Buckeridge, Walter Harris John Harrisson, and Henry Lewyn. ' A charge of unprovoked assault. " This case first came into court on the 16th Septemfcer, Mr. Brandon appearing for the complainant and Mr, Ward for the defendants, but iv consequence of the non-appearance of one of the latter it was adjourned after part hearing to thee S3rd ; and again to the following Wedneslay, the2Bth. Complainant (the Chief Wi Tako) deposed to to the following facts.—On the 7th of the month, he was Mturning to the Hutt from tbe| Wairarapa. When he reached Mr. Harris's place in the Upper Hutt he observed a half caste girl named Mary Harrison standing near Harris' fence spreading clothes to dry. Mary Harrison is the daughter of complainant's late wife fey a former husband (an Englishman,) and complainant now holds the relation of guardian to her ; she is about 16 years of age and ha 3 been residing with complainant for many years j she had been living at Harris' in the capacity of house maid for several weeks prior to this date. He rode up to her and saluted her in the usual terms. Mary Harrison told him she' was uncomfortable in her present sitaafion and wished to return horn&: Ire told hef that she might please bereeif; she begged fo; be allowed to return at once; be accordingly dismounted from his horse and accompanied her to the house to communicate- the same to Mrs. Harris. Mrs. Harris and someotberfemales endeavoured to prevent it and remonstrated witb him for taking the girl away; to which he applied that it was the girls own wish to go, and he was bound to protect her. She was mounted on a steed and iode away with Wi Tako and bis party. When they reached his settlement of Ohara they remained there for a short time to take some refreshment. Wi Tako with the girl and a party of six men proceeded down the Hutt rjad leaving the remainder of the natives at Ohara. After riding a few miles they met John Harrison one of the defendant's (Mary Harrison's) brother with two other young men all on horseback. Harrison took hold of the bridle of his sister's horse and insisted on her going back with him, but failing in this he turned his horse's head and rode along with the party so also did his two companions. Harrison accused Wi Tako of running off with bis sister and appeared to be very angry j they rode together for some miles when Harrison said something to bis companions and they galloped off ahead of the party. The latter proceeded quietly down the road with Wi Tako at its head. Wnen he came within tight of Buckeridge's road side Inn he ooserved John Harrison and several other young men standing in the road with their coats off and sleeves turned up, and apparently ready for a fight. He dismounted and walking up to the former be remonstrated with him for his folly; Mr. Buckeridge, senior, beckoned to him aid they entered the house together, John Harrison accompanying them. He narrated the facts of the case to Mr. Buckridge who then went out and spoke to the girl; he returned and stated that the girl refused to return to Harris's, insisting on proceeding home with Wi Tak >, Harrison then went out, and assisted by others pulled his sister off the horse and carrying her into the house, entered by a side door. Wi Tako attempted to fallow but was held back by some whites; he afterwards entered but not finding her he turned to come out. When he reached the door be foand that a fracas had commenced outside between the natives and whites. As he emerged from the door the defendants assailed him. Lewyn struck him on the shin with a stick and he fell to the ground. Harrison then came up au struck him a blow in the eye with his fist, and Buckeridge Junior struck him on tbe lip with a piece of mud. Walter Harris struck him on toe ribs. Ho remained unsensible some time. When he came to himself the natives were all gone. He entered the house asked for a glass of water to drink, and washed bis bleeding face. Suddonly he heard a great noise outside. He rushed out iind found that the natives had returned in a most excited state, one armed with a tomahawk and the others with sticks, and were breaking the windows of the house and doing other violence. Ho saw that bloodshed was likely to ensue and seizing a stock whip bo commenci d to belaborthem with it right and left,' at the same time assuring them he was not hurt. Finding that he whose wrongs they- were avenging was flogging them unmercifully,. they desisted, mid departed in a body homewards, Mary Harrison, who had made her. escape from the house, accompanying them. ; Complainant stated that he had icceived some very serious