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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

Captain Montgomerie states that he found the
different depôts in good order with the exception of
that at Cornley Harbour, where the case had been
broken open, most of the necessaries for castaways
removed, and the remainder left completely exposed
to the weather.

The depôt was replenished with the under-mentioned
provisions, &c., from the "Blanche" :-Biscuit, 120
lbs.; cocoa, 24 lbs.; tea, 12 lbs.; preserved beef,
36 lbs.; sugar, 25 lbs.; blankets, 6 in number;
sail needles and twine.

At Pig Point, Port Ross, a cask containing articles,
including a gun for the use of the castaways, that
was seen last year under the tree, with the name
"Victoria Colonial Steamer &c.," painted on it, has
been removed.

I have, &c.,
ROWLEY LAMBERT,
Commodore and Senior Officer.

His Excellency Sir G. F. Bowen, G.C.M.G.,
Governor, &c., &c., New Zealand.

Colonial Secretary's Office,
Wellington, 16th August, 1870.

THE following Report by the Master of the paddle
steamer "Challenger," of the cruise in search
of traces of the wreck of the s.s. "Tauranga," is
published for general information.
W. GISBORNE.

Report of the cruise of the p.s. "Challenger" in search
of traces of wreck of s.s. "Tauranga."

August 2, 3.30 a.m. Wind north-west, fresh and
squally.-Started from Auckland with search party
on board, and before reaching the Rangitoto Reef
passed four small vessels which we nearly ran into,
owing to the total absence of all lights on board the
said vessels.

Reached the Little Barrier at 10 a.m., and steamed
along the east side of island, and saw several fresh-
sawn pieces of timber floating. Made the circuit of the
island; at 12.15 sent boat on shore at a small settle-
ment, to ascertain if they had seen any traces of the
wreck, but without any result, beyond the report of
seeing the "Sampson" close in on Saturday last, but
had no idea what her object had been. Passed an
old boat on the beach, on the southern side of the
island. On picking up the boat again, found they had
been fortunate enough to pick up about forty boards,
9x, two companion doors, and one half of a life-
buoy, painted white, two chafing spars used on the
davits, an oar, and the mail bag for Kawa Kawa,
despatched by the "Tauranga" on the last trip.

1.30 p.m.-Stood away for Wellington Head,
Great Barrier; weather clearer, but nasty beam-sea
running. Reached Wellington Head at 3 p.m., and
sent the boat away again, so that we might search
both sides of that part of the island; looked into Port
Fitzroy and Port Abercrombie, and the boat rejoined
us without having seen any indication of the wreck.

At 4.30 p.m., the weather looking bad, anchored in
Nagle Cove for the night.

August 3, Daybreak.--Started and steamed into
every bay and nook, round the north and north-east
sides of the Great Barrier, as far as Arid Island.
We could plainly see Cuvier Island, but saw no sign
of timber or wreck. At 10 a.m. determined to go no
farther, so proceeded at once toward Fanal Islands.
Noon, reached the Fanal Islands, and sent away the
boat to search the coves and bays. Steamed along
the weather side of Moka Hinou Islands; there are
few places in those islands where portions of wreck
could lodge. Finding nothing here, steered for the
"Hen;" weather bad and gloomy, therefore ran in and
anchored inside the Wangarei Heads for the night.
After coaling and watering, we left Wangarei and
steamed all round the beach in Bream Bay. We
passed close in to the land, but could see nothing
until half-past 11, when about four miles north of
Pakiri we saw a small boat and also a small cask,
but owing to the surf could not send the boat on
shore without considerable risk.

We anchored in Omah Cove, and went on shore
in order to get some one, if possible, to go along the
beach as far as where we saw the boat, and Mr.
Anderson promised to procure a party for the purpose,
and report to Auckland per first opportunity, if any-
thing comes on shore.

At 1 p.m. left the cove and followed the bay round
to Takataio Point; passed inside Kawau.

At 5 p.m. passed Tiri Tiri, and made all speed for
Auckland; steamed this day about eighty miles.
THOMAS CHRISP.

Colonial Secretary's Office,
Wellington, 16th August, 1870.

THE Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, have
notified that Mr. C. C. Stuart, Acting Sub-
Lieutenant, and Mr. H. E. Thompson, Midshipman,
have deserted from H.M. Ship "Nymphe" at
Bombay, and are supposed to be in some part of the
Australian Colonies or New Zealand; and at the
request of their Lordships, all persons are warned
against harbouring, concealing, or employing the
above-named persons. The enactment relating to
the above offences is subjoined for general infor-
mation.
W. GISBORNE.

CLAUSE OF IMPERIAL ACT RELATING TO
DESERTERS.

NAVAL DESERTIONS.

10 and 11 Vict., cap. 62, sec. 11.

"And be it enacted, that every person who, by
words or any other means whatsoever, shall persuade
any person in Her Majesty's Navy to desert or
improperly absent himself from his duty, shall forfeit
and pay the sum of twenty pounds for every such
act; and every person who shall assist or procure
any person in Her Majesty's Navy to desert, or
improperly absent himself from his duty, or shall
conceal, employ, or continue to employ any person
belonging to Her Majesty's Navy who shall be a
Deserter or improperly absent from his duty, know-
ing him to be such a deserter or so improperly
absent, shall forfeit and pay the sum of thirty
pounds for every such assistance, procurement, con-
cealment, employment, or continuing of employment,
as aforesaid."

Colonial Secretary's Office,
Wellington, 17th August, 1870.

IT is hereby notified, that a Writ issued for the
election of a Member of the House of Repre-
sentatives for the District of City of Christchurch has
been returned with an indorsement to the effect that
WILLIAM SEFTON MOORHOUSE,
of Hereford Street, Freeholder, has been duly
elected.
W. GISBORNE.

Colonial Secretary's Office,
Wellington, 16th August, 1870.

THE following Ordinances, passed by the Provin-
cial Council of the Province of Otago, intituled
"The Dunedin and Port Chalmers Railway Lands
Compulsory Taking Ordinance, 1870;"