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December 18.- Arrival [Hobart Town]: H.M.S. Calliope, 26 guns, and 220 men, Captain Stanley, from Plymouth 18th August, calling at Madeira and the Cape of Good Hope. Her Majesty's ship Calliope, 26 guns, Captain Edward Stanley, from Plymouth 18th August, came into port on Thursday afternoon, offering the customary salute of sixteen guns, which was returned from the Prince of Wales Battery, after deliberate preparation. The Calliope has �5000 on board for the New Zealand Company. She sails this morning for New Zealand to relieve the [HMS] North Star but it depends on further orders whether she remains there or proceeds to the East Indies. The following are the names of the principal officers: 1st Lieut., Mr. Thorp; We may observe that the Calliope sailed from home without the remotest design of visiting this island; she consequently has not brought any despatches.- Hobart Town Courier. Promotion.- Lieutenant Francis P. Egerton (1836), late First of the Agincourt, 72, flag-ship on the China station, appointed by Rear-Admiral Cochrane to command the Hazard, 18, at New Zealand, vacant by the death of Commander Bell, has been confirmed in his rank of Commander by the Admiralty. 3 Jan 1846 When the Louisa left Auckland, the Perseverance, Strathisla, Louisa Campbell, and Bandicoot, were lying there. A large vessel with a blue ensign passed the Bay of Islands on the 31st ultimo, supposed to be H.M.S. Calliope. The fore and aft schooner Bon Accord, from Sydney, 20th December, arrived off the Bay of Islands on the 31st ultimo. H.M.Ships. Castor, Racehorse, North Star, and Osprey, also the H.E.I. Company's ship Elphinstone, and the Slains Castle, were lying at the Bay of Islands. The schooner Waterlily had not arrived at Auckland. The brig Sarah and Louisa, from China the 14th Nov., arrived at Port Phillip on Saturday last, with 4000 chests tea. H.M.S. Fly, for Adelaide, left Port Phillip the same day as the Christina. The Arab left Port Phillip for London on the 3rd January. The schooner Phoebe, hence, arrived at Port Phillip on the 8th instant. 17 Jan 1846 The schooner Aurora spoke the Hobart Town whaler Harriett Nathan, on the 11th instant, nineteen days out, with 80 barrels sperm oil on board. The cargo by the Aurora consists of 25 tons kowrie gum and 6 spars. The Judith signalled H.M.S. Fly, on the 12th instant about sixty miles west-southwest of Cape Otway, from Port Phillip to Adelaide. SG & SGTL 24 Jan 1846 Moreton Bay -January 20.-The steamer Sovereign made a very expeditious run from Sydney, being only seventy-three hours, in fact she has made the trip to and from Sydney in rather better than nine days, including stoppages. The Company's stores still continue full of wool; but the Shamrock, daily expected to arrive, will clear off most of the present lot. The schooner William went down the river on the 17th with a full cargo for Sydney. 31 Jan 1846 AUCKLAND. Arrivals.- January 17. H.E.I.C.S. Elphinstone, Captain Young, from Bay of Islands, with his Excellency Governor Grey and suite. January 19. H.M.S. Calliope, Captain Stanley, from Bay of Islands, with troops. January 20. H M.S. Castor, Captain Graham, from Bay of Islands, with troops. January 20. H.M S North Star, Captain. Sir Everard Home, from Bay of Islands, with troops. January 20. H.M. Steamer Driver, 4 guns, Commander C. O. Hayes, from Sydney 12th January. Passengers:- Mr. and Mrs. Crawford, and Mr. Busby ; Captain Henderson, Lieutenant Honorable W. Yelverton, one sergeant, one corporal, and twenty-four rank and file Royal Artillery. January 20. Waterlily, schooner, Ramsden, master, from Norfolk Island, with sundries. Passengers:- Major Arney, Captain Hardy, Assistant Surgeon Ballantyne, Adjutant Simmons, and 101 rank and file 58th Regiment; Mrs. Arney, Mrs. Hardy and child. January 23. Slains Castle, barque, Dawson, master, from Bay of Islands, with troops and volunteers. January 22. Victoria, Government brig, Richards. master, from Bay of Islands. Passenger:- Thomas Walker, (Nene.) THE "NORTH STAR". Associated as this gallant man-of-war has been with the stirring events in this colony, during the last twelve months, we cannot but regret her departure from it; and we trust that at on her arrival is England, the services of Sir Everard Home, will be duly appreciated, and that he and his brave officers will meet with commensurate promotion and honours. The conduct of the crew, and the urbanity of those entrusted with the command, have been such during their sojourn in New Zealand, as will ensure the most grateful reminiscences for their bravery and assistance in quelling the recent rebellion, and ensuring to the settlers permanent peace and security.- New Zealander. DISSEMBARKATION (sic) OF THE TROOPS FROM THE BAY OF ISLANDS.- On Tuesday afternoon, the divisions of the 68th and 99th Regiments disembarked from the ships of war on their return from the Bay of Islands. The 68th Regiment after nine months absence from here, bore strong marks of the hard service they had undergone. After they had quitted the boats, they were formed under the direction of that active brave officer, Adjutant M'Cleary, and in excellent spirits, headed by their gallant Colonel, Wynyard, marched to the cheering airs of their excellent band. to the new barracks. The 99th followed soon after. The Lloyds is daily expected from Sydney with a further detachment of the 99th, consisting of 100 men, under the command of Major Last, Captain Armstrong, and Lieutenant De Winton. H.M.S. North Star has come on to Sydney to refit, preparatory to leaving for England, which will be in the course of a month, H M S Racehorse was at the Bay of Islands. and the Osprey was stationed at Hokianga. The Calliope, Castor, and Driver, were about to proceed to Port Nicholson, with Governor Grey and 400 of the troops, to settle the disputes concerning the land on the River Hutt. The North Star spoke the schooner Shamrock on the 3rd January, off the Three Kings, from Sydney to Auckland ; she reported having been in company with the Star of China two days previous, which was also from Sydney, bound to Auckland 14 Feb 1846 The Tay at Grenada, on the 9th, also for Jamaica; Trent, at St. Thomas on the 14th. The Tweed sailed from Havannah on the 9th, for Vera Cruz and Tampico, and the City of Glasgow at Grenada. Her Majesty's ship Persian, American corvette John Adams, brig St. Lawrence,Spanish frigate Christina, Spanish brig Patriota, and French brig Griffon, were at Vera Cruz; Her Majesty's ship Eurydice, French brig Mercure, Spanish frigate Isabella Segunda, a corvette, two steamers, and a brig at Havannah. Her Majesty's ship Hermes left Havannah on the 8th of November for Jamaica. Her Majesty's ship Vindictive, Her Majesty's ship Vesuvius, and Her Majesty's ship Rose, were left at Bermuda. Her Majesty's ship Pickle was at Port Royal on the 1st of November. By the Medway we have received our usual files of West India papers, but they are remarkably destitute of interest. 18 Apr 1846 Ships for London.- The Templar, being a full ship, has the whole of her military invalids on board, and has moved round to the mouth of the Cove [Sydney] ; it is generally understood that she will be towed to sea to-morrow morning by the steamer Cornubia. The Midlothian and Persian will have the whole of their cargoes stowed this evening, and will get away early next week. The Navy.- Portsmouth, November 15 [1845] The Thalia, 42, Captain Charles Hope, arrived this morning from the gulf of California, with nearly two million of dollars on merchants' account. She left Mazatlan on the 5th, San Blas on the 15th June, Valparaiso the 15th of August, and Rio Janeiro the 3rd September. The Nereus, store-ship was the only one of the Pacific squadron at Valparaiso when the Thalia last left that port. Rear Admiral Sir George Seymour had gone in the Collingwood, taking the Modeste with him, to meet the French Admiral at Tahiti, to arrange about the indemnity to our late Consul, Mr. Pritchard. It was understood that the Commander-in-Chief was going afterwards to the Sandwich Islands, and then to California, and the West Coast of Mexico. The America, 50, was on the California coast, and it was supposed she would also visit our settlements on the north-west Coast of America. The Frolic had gone to meet Sir George Seymour at some particular rendezvous. The Talbot was hourly expected at Valparaiso from the Sandwich and Society Islands, and it was believed she would then proceed to the Gulf of California to collect the next freight for England. The Fisgard was at Callao, and Captain Duntze was left senior officer on the coasts of Chili and Peru during the absence of the Admiral. The Salamander was stationed at Tahiti, and the Cormorant had gone to Panama to meet the June mail from England. The Daphne had gone to the Navigator's Island, with the consul, Mr. Pritchard, and from there was to proceed to New Zealand, in consequence of the alarming state of the colony. Lieutenant Hunt, and the crew of the late Basilisk, were expected at Valparaiso in the Talbot, on their way to England. The Thalia was only thirty-three days from Valparaiso to Rio Janeiro, which was considered a very fine passage. She left the Cylops, Racer, Grecian, Crescent, and Penguin and Spider packets, at Rio Janeiro. Rear-Admiral Inglefield was still in the River Plate, with a large squadron. After Colonia was taken, the French and English Admirals went up the River with part of both squadrons, and it was understood that they intended attacking some place near Buenos Ayres. Admiral Inglefield shifted his flag to the Firebrand steam-frigate, when he went up the river. Our Minister, Mr. Gore Ousely was staying at Montevideo. General Rosas would not listen to the proposals of France and Great Britain; and it was reported at Rio Janeiro that he had given all the subjects of both countries notice to quit Buenos Ayres. The Spider packet arrived at Rio Janeiro the evening before the Thalia sailed from the River Plate, and the Buenos Ayrean and Montevidean mails were transferred to the latter. The Thalia brought home despatches from our Minister, Mr. Hamilton, at that Court, to the British Government. The Emperor of Brazil was going to visit Rio Grande, and other places in the southern part of his dominions, early in October. The Empress was to accompany him, and they were to embark in the Brazilian frigate Constitution, 60 guns, bearing the flag of Rear-Admiral Grenfell. Captain Hope landed from the Thalia yesterday, in a pilot-boat, with the despatches and the mails he brought home. The Thalia is ordered into this harbour to be paid off. 18 Apr 1846 Owing to the murder of a settler named Gillespie and his son having been perpetrated within twenty miles of the River Hutt by two natives. Governor Grey had despatched H.M.S. Calliope, Castor, and Driver, with 400 troops on board to demand the murderers, who had placed themselves under the protection of Rangihaeata, a hostile chief, who had refused to deliver them up. The Kestrel passed the whole of the vessels in Cook's Straits on the 18th ultimo, which were on their return to Port Nicholson, but the success of their embassy was not ascertained. The schooner Comet left the township of Wellington on the 17th ultimo, but was compelled to anchor inside the Heads owing to heavy gales of wind, where she remained three days. H.M.S. Calliope, the steamer Driver, and the Slains Castle, had returned to Wellington ; but as the Comet had no communication with the shore subsequently, the termination of the expedition was not known. The schooner reported by the Kestrel to have left Port Nicholson for Sydney direct was the Fanny Morris; she was to call at Port Nelson, which accounts for her non-arrival here. The Comet saw the barque Slains Castle on the 22nd ultimo, off Terawiti, and the steamer Driver on the 23rd, in Cook's Straits, apparently bound for Auckland. The schooner Star of China arrived at Wellington on the 17th ultimo from Nelson. Captain Cork reports having seen the schooner Susannah Ann, on the 22nd ultimo, off Cape Campbell, from the Chatham Islands, bound to Port Nicholson. 16 May 1846 The Samuel Boddington has brought 42 tons copper ore, 5 tons potatoes, and 4 tons Kowrie gum, from New Zealand. H.M. Steamer Driver from Port Nicholson, arrived at Auckland on the 26th ultimo, and H.M.S. Castor, from the same place, arrived there on the 28th. The Eagle hence, via Newcastle. arrived at Auckland on the 29th April; and the Mazeppa hence via the Bay of Islands, arrived on the 30th. No further news had been received concerning the movements of the natives. 30 May 1846 On the 21st March the natives of Tahiti commenced an attack on the French forces by firing from each end of the beach, which fire was returned by the barracks and block-houses. The French corvettes Fortune, Heroine, and the steamer Phaeton, were also moored off Papieti, bombarding it. On the 22nd the natives set fire to several houses, among which was that of Mr. Joseph Moore, which was totally consumed. When the Isabella Anna left Papieti the fight was going on briskly, which was decidedly in favour of the natives, as they had driven the French forces into their fortresses, where they then remained. Most of the English and American subjects sought refuge on board the various vessels in harbour, where they were kindly received. The doctor of H.M. steamer Salamander had been fired at, and was wounded in the head, but not seriously. The Tahitians appeared determined to resist the French authorities, and it was expected that the contest would last for some time. The natives of the Navigator Islands were becoming very, troublesome, and it was supposed that Mr. Pritchard would leave by the first man-of-war that touched there, or that he would adopt some measures for punishing them. The Carysfort, 26, is to be ready for sea early next month, if the weather will admit, and her present destination is South America, to join the squadron under Rear-Admiral Sir G. R. Seymour. The Carysfort takes out the new Governor of New Zealand, appointed to succeed Captain Fitzroy. R.N. (We take the above from a Morning Chronicle of February. There is evidently some blunder in it, as there was no talk of a Governor for New Zealand Is Sir Charles Fitzroy coming to Sydney in her?) The steamer Experiment has undergone considerable repairs at Chowne's Wharf, Pyrmont, and will leave Sydney for Moreton Bay this evening; at which place she is intended to ply between the townships of Brisbane and Ipswich. 6 June 1846 The Elizabeth has returned from her sandalwood cruise, with about 120 tons on board. The brig Sir John Bing left Anatam for China the begining of February, with a full cargo of sandalwood. The brig Spy, from China, was at the Isle of Pines in search of sandal. wood and beche-la-mer ; she had been rather unsuccessful. H.M.S. Castor left Auckland on the 18th, ultimo, for the Bay of Islands, from whence she has come to Sydney. The brig Adelaide was about to leave Auckland for Kawau to load with copper ore for Sydney. The steamer Driver was at the Bay of Islands, having on board Governor Gray and suite. The brig Scamander arrived at the Bay of Islands the night before the Castor sailed, but the quantity of oil on board was not known. The Castor has come on to Sydney to victual and refit, after which she will return to New Zealand. The natives around the Bay of Islands were in a peaceable state, and it was expected that Heki and Governor Gray would have an interview in a few days. No further news has been received from Port Nicholson. The City of Sydney saw the schooner Waterlily, off Cape Howe, on the morning of Friday sen'night. 13 Jun 1846 Naval Activity The zeal, ability, and great exertions of Captain Collier, C.B., and the officers, seamen, and marines of her Majesty's ship Rodney, have been most conspicuous, they having, in the short space of three days, completely fitted the Bellerophon, 78, for sea, and taken her to Spithead. On leaving work on the evening of March 10, the ship was rigged, and her sails bent ; the main and part of the lower deck guns in, and fitted on their carriages ; three months' water and provisions for 700 men on board, and the ship painted outside. The next morning, the remainder of the guns were got in, and fitted, the hempen cables stowed, boats and other things on board, and by noon she was at anchor at Spithead. The powder, slops, and medicine were sent out to her and by sunset she was reported ready for service. The Lords of the Admiralty have marked their sense of the thorough seamanship exhibited, and the noble example set by the officers and crew of the Rodney in their unparalleled work of fitting the Bellerophon, 78, with such surprising rapidity, by awarding them a vote of thanks, which will be read to them by the Commander-in-Chief on his official inspection.-Atlas. 18 July 1846 The North Star - It is reported by the Carysfort, that Her Majesty's ship North Star had called at the Cape, and had there disembarked her marines, who had been sent to the frontier to reinforce the military there assembled to defend the outposts of the colony against the incursions of the Kafirs. The Carysfort was off the Heads at daybreak on Sunday, and as the arrival of His Excellency Sir Charles Fitzroy was hourly expected, some anxiety was manifested before the name of the vessel was ascertained. Immediately that she was signalled the Cornubia, and Rose steamers got up their steam as quickly as possible. and the former proceeded to the Circular Wharf to receive passengers. The Rose proceeded to sea expressly to tow the Carysfort into the harbour, as the wind was light and she was off the land, which was done gratuitously as a mark of respect to the Governor. A numerous party had assembled on board the Cornubia, and shortly after her clearing the Heads it was found that the Rose had taken the Carysfort in tow. Numbers of persons had assembled at the Signal Station at South Head, and most of the boats belonging to the port had assembled to witness the arrival. No casualties occurred ; the Rose towed the Carysfort safely to her anchorage in Farm Cove. the Cornubia keeping company during the time. News had been received at the Cape of Good Hope from England up to the 8th of April inclusive. j The Thomas Lord then proceeded to Copang for the purpose of recruiting, at which place the following intelligence was obtained :-The Lloyds, Garland Grove, and Enchantress, hence, have touched there, having on board Captain Mackenzie, and some of the passengers and crew of the schooner Heroine. which had been lost on a sunken reef in Torres Straits. The Thomas Lord reports having spoken the American whaler Young Phoenix, cruising off the northwest coast of New Holland, with 800 barrels of sperm oil on board. and two boats were then towing a large whale alongside. She also spoke H.M. schooners Bramble and Castlereagh on the 28th February, near Cape Sidmouth, all well; they were then going to Sir Charles Hardy's Island to refit, after which they would proceed to the coast of New Guinea. The brig Phantom, Captain Chilcott, hence via Newcastle for Calcutta with horses, touched at Haggerston Island in Torres Straits on the 9th April; she had proceeded through the inner passage, and had obtained a fresh supply of water at Gould Island, in Rockingham Bay. 8 Aug 1846 The Portenia brings no additional news from Tahiti ; the French frigates Uranie and Héroine were lying there. also La Fortune storeship. and M. steamer Salamander. The Portenia touched at Norfolk Island, at which place the Government barque Lady Franklin was still remaining; no further outbreak had occurred with the prisoners, but the rioters were yet kept in irons. Saw the China, from Hobart Town, with troops, last Friday se'night, off Port Stephens, bound for Calcutta. The cutter Rose arrived at Brisbane on the 13th ultimo; the William was to sail the sarne day as the Tamar for Sydney; the brig Skerne arrived at Moreton Bay on Friday se'nnight, the Golden Fleece, Catherine, and a schooner unknown, were lying inside the Tweed on Sunday last when the Tamar passed, and the schooner Coolangatta was lying outside. Voyage of H. M. S: " Beagle:: "-The following advertisement appeared in the April papers:-" Immediately, in 2 vols, 8vo., with numerous maps, charts ,and plates. Discoveries in Australia; with an Account of the Coasts and Rivers explored and surveyed during the Voyage of H M S Beagle, in the years 1837. 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, and 43. By command of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. Also, a Narrative of Captain Owen Stanley's Visits to the Islands in the Arafura Sea. By I. Lort Stokes, Commander, R.N. T. and W. Boone, publishers. 29, New Bond-street; Oliver and Boyd, Edinburgh; Cummins and Co., Dublin." The Daniel Watson left Hongkong for Sydney. via Manila, about a fortnight before the Emily Jane. The Sir John Byng was to leave for Sydney, via Boyd Town, in a few days. The Martha and Elizabeth saw the steamer Shamrock on the 15th instant, on her passage from Port Phillip to Launceston. 22 Aug 1846 The brig Maukin, hence the 1st August, arrived at Auckland on the 10th ult , and was to leave again for Sydney on the 10th instant. The gain Bernal, from London, via Wellington and Nelson, arrived at Auckland on the 11th ultimo. The barque Mary, Captain Levens, hence via Twofold Bay, arrived at Auckland on the 10th August. H.M.S. Racehorse was at Auckland when the John Bull left. The schooner Bandicoot had left there for Hobart Town. The barque Cecilia was taking in spars, at Kiapara for England. 12 Sep 1846 H.M.S. Childers.- In our last we gave the arrival of this fine sloop of war. She sailed from Spithead on the 9th May, 1846 ; the Lizard on the 12th May; arrived at Bahia on the 9th June ; sailed from Bahia on the 15th June; arrived at the Cape of Good Hope on 16th of July. sailed from the Cape of Good Hope on 4th August ; arrived at Mauritius on the 18th August ; sailed from Port Louis on the 22nd August ; arrived at Hobart Town on the 24th September, having thus been from England 137 days, of which she was 29 class in harbour, and gone over more than 18,000 miles in 108 days. We understand she will leave for Sydney in the course of the week. Hobart Town Advertiser. 17 Oct 1846 A New Vessel.--A fine schooner of about 95 tons arrived on Sunday morning from the River Bellinger. at which place she has been built for Mr. W. Brown, the owner of the Phoebe She is a very sightly craft, and is expected to be a fast sailer, and to carry a large cargo; her dimensions are 63 feet keel, 75 feet over-all, 21 feet beam, and depth of hold 8 feet 2 inches. We are informed that she is intended for the Port Phillip trade. 17 Oct 1846 The Java.- This afternoon, at three o'clock, the detachment of the sixty-fifth regiment, at present in Sydney, under the command of Major Wyatt. will embark under that officer, on board the Java. and sail to-morrow (with the remaining portion of the regiment) for New Zealand. The detachment consists of Major A. F W. Wyatt. Captain W. Johnson. Lieutenant J. Gordon. Ensign R. P. T. Thelwall. Acting Adjutant and Quartermaster, Ensign James Barton ; five sergeants, one hundred and seventeen rank and file. There are on board the following officers and men belonging to the same regiment : Major James Patience, Captains G F Murray, J. F H. De Tessier, W. P. Young, St. L. Barry, P. Wolfe ; Lieutenants C. A. Cuthbert, Thomas Barnard, R. H. M'Gregor, George Meyler ; Ensigns F. P. Draught, Charles J. Ewen, R M. Slegg, W. F. T. Slegg; W. F. T. Marshall, J. J. Dudgeon ; Paymaster J. W. Marshall ; Adjutant C. Rhatigan ; Surgeon R. K Prendergast, Assistant Surgeon W. Ker Park : 16 sergeants. 17 corporals. 19 drummers, and 548 privates. Brigade Major O'Connell, of the 99th, also proceeds by this vessel. 31 Oct 1846 The cargo by the Terror consists of 60 tons copper ore, 28 Kowrie spars, 114 bundles flax, 3 bales wool, 6 cases pork, 2 casks lard, 1 truss bacon. 1 saw mill, 1 copper cooler, 2 tierces vinegar, 1 case drapery, 4 blubber hooks, l ton nail rod iron. and 5 hogsheads red wine. The schooner John Bull, hence, arrived at Auckland on 21st October, having left Sydney on the 25th September. The brig Maukin. from Sydney, arrived at Auckland on the 12th ultimo, and had proceeded onto Marahanei to load for Sydney. The following vessels were at Auckland when the schooner Terror left: H.M.S. Castor, Racehorse, and Childers; the ship Madras and barque Gypsy, also the Government brig Victoria. 7 Nov 1846 H.M. steamer Inflexible was to sail for the Cape of Good Hope and New Zealand, in August, to relieve the Driver. Naval Promotions.- The London Gazette, of June 27th, contains despatches from Captain Graham, of H.M.S. Castor, giving an account of the proceedings at the attack upon the New Zealand rebels in January last. They do not contain any information not laid before the public here at the time. The following memorandum is appended to the despatches: Admiralty, June 26.- With reference to the above despatches, the following naval promotions have taken place dated January 11, 1846. To be Captain.- Commander George James Hay. To be Commanders- Lieutenant Robert Jocelyn Otway, Lieutenant Maxwell Falcon, Lieutenant Charles Randle Egerton. Mr. William David Lock, acting mate, and Mr. George Don Hurray, midshipman, will be promoted to the rank of lieutenants, on their passing the required examinations to qualify them for that rank. Commander Sotheby has been appointed to the command of Her Majesty's ship Racehorse, vice Hay, promoted for gallant conduct at New Zealand. Captain Charles Graham, of H.M.S. Castor has been appointed a Companion of the Bath. 21 Nov 1846 The Fly 18, Captain F P. Blackwood, arrived at Spithead on Friday the 19th June from the East India station, where she has been engaged during, the greater part of the last four years and upwards in surveying the Torres Straits and the coasts of the islands in that quarter She left Sydney on the 19th of December last., touched at Adelaide on the 22nd January, Swan River on the 19th of February, the Cape April 17, and St. Helena the 30th She has brought no news, the Prince of Wales ( which sailed with her from the Cape) having arrived upwards of a week since and landed her in mails. Having been in commission since November, 1841, she will now be paid off, and has sailed for Plymouth for that purpose.- Colonial Gazette, June 27 21 Nov 1846 A New Brig - A fine vessel of about 150 tons burthen will be launched from the Patent Slip on Monday next at ten a.m. She is copper-fastened throughout, and has been built by Messrs. Fotheringham and Palmer for the colonial trade. She is a fine specimen of colonial ship-building, and eighteen months having elapsed during her construction, it is generally considered that she will prove a most durable vessel. Her draft of water, when laden, will not exceed eight feet ; the dimensions are - 66 feet keel ; extreme length, 84 feet ; beam, 19 feet 6 inches ; and depth of hold, 10 feet. We understand that she is intended for sale, and as vessels are in demand, her model and build are certain to obtain her owners a remunerative price. She will be christened the Eleanor Palmer. 21 Nov 1846 H.M.S. Castor, Captain Graham, now at New Zealand, has been ordered home : she will be relieved by the Melampus, 42, Captain Fitzgerald, from the Brazil station. Lieutenant C. F. A. Shadwell, late first lieutenant of H.M.S. Fly was promoted to the rank of commander, June 27, 1846. 5 Dec 1846 The David, arrived at Geelong, has made one of the quickest passages on record, having left Hobart Town at three o'clock am, on Saturday, and arrived at Port Phillip Heads on the Monday afternoon following. She reports as having arrived, the Auriga, from London, H.M.S. Castor, 36 guns, from Auckland, the Lillias, from Port Phillip, and the schooner Lowestoft with timber, from. New Zealand.- Port Phillip Herald, November 22 5 Dec 1846 English Shipping.-The Surprise, from Sydney March 23, was off' Eastbourne August 9th. HM steamer Inflexible sailed for the Cape of Good Hope and New Zealand, August 10th. The Kinnear, from Sydney (P. O. P. for April), and the Flora, from Port Phillip, arrived at Gravesend August 9th. The Spartan, for Port Phillip, left the Downs August 7th. The Sir Robert Peel, with troops, was to sail for Hobart Town and Sydney August 25th. The Gilbert Henderson was to sail for New Zealand October 1st. The Mary May, Volum, from Van Diemen's Land, was at Kingsbridge August 11th. The Templar, Brown, from Sydney April 20th, was off Falmouth August 15th. HMS North Star, from Sydney and the Cape of Good Hope, was in the Channel August 22nd. The Lady Rowena, M'Donald, sailed from Liverpool for Sydney August 12th. 12 Dec 1846 Notice to Mariners. We are indebted to Captain Wing, of the .Deborah, for the following information : Endeavour Strait, &c.- August 21 : The Mona barque, Captain Sayers, grounded on a coral bank while sailing in company with the schooner Deborah and barque Eagle, through Endeavour Strait, August 21, 1846, when the following bearings and soundings were taken : a peak on an island to the westward of Possession Island N.N.W. by compass, western point of Possession Island N. by E. � E. highest peaked hill on the Main, N.B. by E. � E., and a remarkable island with two peaks south of Cape Cornwall, W. � S. The least water found on this shoal at high water was two fathoms, and for a considerable space round it only four fathoms ; it was high water on this date at 4 p m., being at least three hours later than the time stated in Captain Blackwood's directions ; and, moreover, in the very spot where this bank exists, they have got eight and nine fathoms water marked as close. as if it had been strictly surveyed ; it was not merely a sand bank thrown up by the tide, but a coral patch surrounded with sand, deepening gradually to eight fathoms, and which must have existed long before the late survey of H.M. ships Fly and Bramble. There are several other banks of the same description in the track of the ships sailing from Possession Island to Cape Cornwall and Wallis Isles. The water hereabouts became very much discoloured, and difficult to see the banks until you are close upon them ; but at the same time with a good look out aloft you may observe a rippling over them when there is any strength in the tide. On the following day, at 8 a m.. when steering for the northernmost of Wallis Isles, sighted another bank on the larboard bow, and shortly afterwards saw another on with the starboard cat-head, distance about two cables length : hauled two points more to the southward, and when abreast took the following bearings :- Cape Cornwall W. by N. by compass, and a small islet N.W. � W., distance about two miles, with ten fathoms water. From this to Wallis Isles the soundings were regular, from seven to nine fathoms ; but after leaving the isle about three miles, steering west by compass, the soundings became very irregular, such as five, four, three and a half, four and a half, three, and two and three-quarters fathoms ; hauled up W. by N.. still carried three and a half fathoms for some distance, the bottoms being quite in holes ; the Mona sailing about three-quarters of a mile on our starboard quarter, carried the same soundings, and Eagle about one mile; the Mona's starboard quarter carried from five to three and three-quarters fathoms ; kept the ship more to the northward, got deeper water and more regular, such as five and six fathoms. Also, it is my opinion, the flood tide sets strong in a S.W. direction, over Wallis's Isles, and Bourke, taking the round of the coast of New South Wales; therefore ship-masters should be very much on their guard when sailing through Endeavour Strait, and by no means trust too much to the late survey and directions published and sold in Sydney, New South Wales, which are not correct respecting the absence of sunken dangers and foul grounds in Endeavour Strait ; also, a letter published in the Sydney Herald, May 5th, 1846, from Captain Blackwood, of H.M.S. Fly, to Captain Beaufort, Hydrographer, to the Admiralty, dated 12th August, 1845, states, in one part of his letter, that Endeavour Strait is perfectly clear of sunken dangers and foul ground, having an average depth of from 7 to 8 fathoms coral sand all over the strait. -Nov. 9. A sand bank discovered by Captain Savers, of the barque Mona, on her passage from Sydney towards Torres Straits, on the 7th August, 1847 ; sighted Bird island at 6 p.m. the evening before; at 30 minutes past 10 A.M., sighted a sand-bank bearing S.E. ; at 11 A.M., Renn's Reef in sight from topmast-head, bearing N.E. ; at noon, Renn's Reef S.E. by E , lat. 21 � 5 S., and long 155 � 40 E., by good chronometer, corrected by Bird island the day before. N B.-There is no doubt of the bank existing. as it was seen by several persons, who clearly stated that they saw Renn's Reef and the sand-bank at the same time, from the topmasthead ; the bank is of small extent, showing no break, the weather being very fine but hazy. 19 Dec 1846 VESSELS FOR LONDON - The Kelso is now a full ship; the Agicola and Woodlark will be full on Tuesday next, and the three will proceed to sea on the 7th proximo. The Cheapside will have the whole of her wool stowed by Saturday next, and sail on the 10th proximo. The Isabella Hercus, Trafalgar, Globe, Catherine Jamieson, and Hamlet are fast filling up. The Blond has nearly all her dead weight on board; the St. George, Raymond, and Waterloo have commenced loading, and the Johnstone will also commence in a few days. The cargo of the Tamar consists of 116 bales wool. The schooners Secret, Rainbow, and Rose of Eden, hence, arrived at Moreton Bay on :Monday last. The schooners Helen and Swift sailed from Brisbane for Sydney on the 22nd instant, but owing to strong south-east gales were lying under Moreton Island, windbound, on Wednesday last. The cargo of the former consisted of 80 bales wool, 8 bundles sheepskins, and 4000 feet pine wood ; and that of the latter, 65 bales wool, and 2000 feet pine. On Thursday last, the Tamar passed the schooner Elizabeth Jane, hence for Moreton Bay, off the Clarence River. The ship Artemisia would not sail for Sydney before the 2nd proximo. The brig Diana cleared out at Melbourne for Sydney on the 20th instant. Passengers Messrs. Marriott, Ryston Nupton, and Crayton. Cargo: 300 bales wool. The barque London, hence via New Zealand, is reported by the Sir John Byng as having touched at Balli about the middle of Sep last, arid from thence proceeded to Singapore and China. The brig Maggie, from China via Port Phillip, arrived at Hobart Town on the 9th instant. The brig; Dorset, hence for Adelaide, the 10th Nov, having been compelled to put into Portland Bay from stress of weather. resumed her voyage from thence on the 11th instant. The Levi Starbuck has returned to this port to recruit, having obtained 700 barrels sperm oil since leaving Sydney fourteen and a half months since. The Lucy Ann has been employed at the islands for some months past in collecting sandal-wood for the barque Statesman, and has now returned for fresh supplies for the stations. The Statesman sailed for China about the 24th Nov. The barques Avon and Caernarvon, of Sydney, were at the Isle of Pines when the Lucy Ann sailed, as also the Eleanor, of Hobart Town. The brig Lynher, which sailed from Newcastle for Launceston on the 21st ultimo, put into Twofold Bay on the 9th instant, having been driven back from within a short distance of her destination by violent gales of wind, which caused the loss of nearly all her sails. She resumed her voyage again on the 15th instant. The brig Spec and schooner Munford, hence the 14th instant, put into Twofold Bay on the 19th from stress of weather, and resumed their voyages on the 22nd instant. The Bermondsey was to sail from Twofold Bay for Sydney on the 26th instant. One half of her immigrants had met with engagements, and the remainder were to be landed at Boy d Town on Sunday last. The brig John Bagshaw, from Singapore the 24th Sep, arrived at Adelaide on the 28th Nov. Passengers- Major Baddely, R.E. , Mr. Langmore. Mr. Cortly. Mr. Livingstone, and Mr. Gilles. Cargo- 1213 planks sawn timber, 1561 bags sugar, 100 bags sago, 200 bags rice, 194 bars coffee, 120 packages rope, 7 , l boxes tea, 19 cases preserves, and 2 cases cayenne. The barque Winscales was to sail from Adelaide for Sydney on the 10th instant. The Sir John Byng reports the brig Union from Launceston and Sydney, as having arrived at the Mauritius on 21st Oct. On Wednesday se'nnight passed a brig off Cape Howe, supposed to be the Palmyra hence for Adelaide. The schooner Phoebe, hence, arrived at Melbourne on the 15th, and the Velocity, hence, on the :9th instant. The brig Maid of Erin, from Kiapara, with a cargo of 70,000 feet timber and 40 spars, arrived at Melbourne on the 18th instant, and was advertised for sale, freight, or charter. The barque Sultana cleared out at Geelong for London on the 18th instant, with a cargo of 1210 bales wool, 195 casks tallow, 100 tons copper ore, and 11 tons bones. The brig Diana and schooner Phoebe were to sail from Melbourne for Sydney on Saturday last. The brig Peri, hence the 1st instant; arrived at Launceston on the 15th, and the brig Dauntless, from Adelaide, arrived the following day. The brig Jane Goudie, from London, arrived at Launceston on the 9th instant. The Deborah reports having sighted a brig on the 20th instant, in longitude 165� east, supposed to be the Maukin, hence for Auckland. The schooners John Bull and Adelaide had sailed from Auckland for Hobart Town, prior to the departure of the Deborah. The schooners Champion, Opalia, and Gipsy, hence, arrived at Moreton Bay on the 21st instant. The schooners Swift and Helen had nearly completed their loading at Brisbane, and would sail for Sydney about the 16th instant. All the immigrants had been landed at Brisbane from the ship Artemisia. Source: Shipping Gazette & Sydney General Trade List for Saturday 30 Dec 1848 ^ back to top ^ |