Having fulfilled her mission in these waters, the French steamer Vire took a final departure from Otago on Saturday afternoon. A large party of ladies aiid gentlemen were entertained on board shortly before she left, and the farewells then exchanged were in all probability the termination of the very pleasant inter course that has so long- been maintained between our Gallic visitors and the people of the Province. Hearty good wishes from the latter will attend the Vire wher ever she goes. Hence she proceeds to Auckland, and from thence will shape a course to Tahiti. Bulk w:is broken on board the ship Nelson on Satur day, and a very good commencement made with dis charging.
The steamer Eginont sailed for Wauganui on Satur day afternoon.
The schooner AVanganui was taken into the Floating Dock on Saturday, to undergo the repairs mentioned by us in a former issue.
The ketch Falcon was hauled upon Fletcher's slip on Saturday, to have her bottom looked to, and certain necessary repairs effected in the case of her centre board.
The barque WoodviUe took her departure for New castle on Saturday forenoon, the steamer Geelong tow mg her out. She stood away south, with a fine .■> .E. breeze, and had every prospect of soon rounding the south coast of the island.
The steamer Phoebe left on Saturday afternoon on her return north. Thirty-one passengers accompanied her, and she also took away 10 prize sheep transhipped from the Araby Maid, and 77 tons of cargo, of which 35 tons constituted transhipments from the barque Sunlight.
