ArrivalGolconda1859
ARRIVAL OF THE GOLCONDA
The Colonist December 30th 1859
The Golconda which arrived here last
Saturday has bought with her some 108 statute adult passengers, all of whom with the
exception of one, are for this port, amongst whom were some of our old fellow settlers,
including Mr Saxton, Mrs Nicholson and children and the family of the Stratford's. She
accomplished her passage in 110 days from the Downs. All the passengers express themselves
highly pleased with the accommodation and treatment they received from the Captain and
Surgeon. We regret to have to record three deaths, one a gentleman bound for New
Plymouth,- his state of health was, however very bad when joining the ship, being then
suffering from consumption. The others were Thomas Jones and his infant son who survived
him some 2 months. We understand that a letter of thanks will be presented to the doctor
of the vessel. This is the first visit to Nelson made by Captain Montgomery, but he is
well remembered by the earlier settlers of Canterbury, having made the voyage in the Sir
George Seymour, which bought out the first arrivals amongst the land purchasers of the old
association, many of whom will no doubt be glad to hear of the safe arrival here of their
old friend.