§ 9 and 10. Mr. J. HOPE SIMPSONasked the President of the Board of Trade (1) whether the British steamer "Istar" cleared from the Clyde on 25th December last; what cargo she was then carrying; on what date she cleared from the Bermudas for Nassau, Bahamas; whether she arrived at Nassau; if not, whether he can give any information as to the present whereabouts of the vessel;
(2) whether the British steamship "Avontown" cleared from the Clyde on the 13th January last for St. Pierre Miquelon; on what date she arrived at that port; whether he can give any information of her subsequent movements; and what cargo she was carrying when she left Scotland?
§ Major BOYD-CARPENTERThe s.s. "Istar" cleared from Glasgow on 29th December last with a cargo of spirits for Nassau. She subsequently put into Falmouth, whence she sailed on 11th January. The s.s. "Avontown" cleared from Glasgow on the 13th January last with a mixed cargo for St. Pierre Miquelon. I am unable to give any information as to the movements of these vessels since their departure from this country.