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Wellington Independent, Volume XIX, Issue 2114, 11 October 1864, Page 2

Testimonial to Oaitaim Stitakt ov the Ship Asterope. — Tho following address wan presented to Oapt Stuart, by tho chiof cabin passengers, al v dinner given by them to tho captain and olllcprs of the ship Asteropo, at tho South Sea Hotel, on Saturday last, tho Hth instant, whon twenty gentleman Bat down to a dinner provided in Lning's usual style. T. N. Kenney, I'iSq., occupied tho chair, and \V. I. Tabor, Esq., officiated as vice-chairman. Amplo justieo having beon done to the good things of this life, the chairman, in a neat and appropriate Hppech, proposed tho health of Capt. Stuart, and success to the good ship Asteropo, at the samo timo presenting him with the address; tho toast was drank in tho most cordial manner. Capt. Stuart ackuowledg«d the compliment that had boon paid him, unit said that it would always bo his study to contribute to tho comfort of his passengers. Tho vomiiiuder of tho evening was passed in a very agreeable manner: — Wellington, Now Zealand, October 8, 1861. To Captain A. Stuart, ahip Auterope. Dear Sir, — Having safely arrived here after a most pleasant voyage, we, tho undersigned, passengers by your Bhip, t&ko this opportunity to thanlc you most heartily for the many kindnesses anil attentions wo haro received at your hands, whoroby a, long and frequently tedious passage has been rendered a most ngrceablo oho. To your officers, Messrs Mowlam, May no, and Winders, wo also desiro to testify our thanks, they each having done all in their power to contribute to our comfort whilst on board. Again presenting you with our wannest thuuks, and with tho assurance that our short "Hfo on tho ocean wave" will frequently borocunvd to by us with feelings of pleasure, wo now reluctantly bid you farewell, and sincerely winning you all possiblo success remain, Yours very truly: T. N. IC. Konny, W. M. (Jt. Kenny, U. 11. J. ICummer, V. U. IX. Kummcr, VV. J. Tabor, 11. T. Hiolmrds, Q. C. Browstcr.

\ The following complimentary lottor line also been received by O;ipt Stuart, from Mr J..Kuowlos, Immigration Agent for this Province: — To Cu.pt. Stunrt, ship Aiteropo; Nuperintundont'ti Olllce, Wollington, Now Zealand, luth October, 18(1-1. Sir, — I liavo much plcusuro in iufonniug you that tho Immigrants, arriving in tho Asteropo under your command on tho 7th iust, oxpre9sthemsolTCß in high terms of their treatment during tho voyugo. I nood scarcely add that my own report of tho cleanliness and o rd or apparent on tho Antoropo'H arrirul, Is conflrmatoi'y of the high character your vessel had previously acquired as a passenger ship. — I have tho honor to be, Sir, your most obedient soi'vunt, John Kkowlks, Immigration Agent. Tim Wellington.— Tho N.Z.S.N. Co's s.s. Wellington, Captain Francis, left tho Bluff on the and inst, at 2 p.m. and arrivod at Port Uhalmors, at noon, on tho 3rd. Left Port. Chalmers on tho Oth, at 1,45 p.m., and arriyod at Lyttelton at 1 p.m. on the Gth. Left Lyttelton on tho 7th., at 1'i.50 p.m., and arrived at Wellington at 11.C0. Experienced Btrong uorthorly weather all along the coaßt. Tub Lokd Asuley. — This vessel sailed for Lyttelton and Otago on Sunday hißt, at 2 p.m. The Po»tmasterQenoral and his Honor Mr Justice Johnston vfero passengers by her. Tire William and Mart.— We understand that this vossel has been purchased by Mr Milo, formerly master of the cutter Pearl, fov tho sum of £400.