The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1818-07-17 00:00:00

LOSS OF THE SIM.' SOLON.

The brig Poacher, Captain Malcolm. arrived
at gustoti on Wednesday. in 56 days from Liver-
pool, via Fold, and furnishes the falloiting
of the less of the Solon, by lighteing:—
" April 28, fell in with the ship Solon, Stoddard,
from London for New York, with briny, cloy goods,
copper, &c. which had been struck witli bghtuinc
the evening previous and set on fire iii lat. 40. 15.
long. 27. then 20 days out. Took off the pas-
sengers, 27 in number, and Crew, au ))))) ionic; in 1411
to 88, and shortly after the fire burst through the
deck, and we saw the masts go over the side. The
following account of the disaster furnished be
passenger, agrees with the minutes niacle on the
log-book. with which we hare also been livourf4l :
" On the 27th Aloud, sit nine o'clock, p. m. a
body of lightiiing struck the ship, attended by a
singular explosion, disordering every time; in its
passage down the mai ast—the Captaiii with
many others on the upper deck were ut once knock-
ed down; on the middle deck the i:111 1e effect was
produced, yet in either case iio lives were Imo,—
Immediutely columns of smoke rose from the hold
through every aperture, and such was the strength
of the devouring matter, that it most et the some
instant have set fire to eso Fait of the cargo
which was liable to take fire frosts it. In this emer-
gency the thickness of the smoke Iterame such us
to prevent further respiration. All rushed on
deck in confusion—the lightning still bowing
forth, so that the whole sea appeared like a furnace.
Here was one of the most distressing scenes that
ever was witnessei—the most part of the people half
naked, and it being impracticable to return for their
clothes, and with no more of the necessaries of life
than would be required for about two days subsist-
ence. All that now remained to our hopes was
to keep the fire under by blecking up every
nperture where the smoke issued—and should this
be effected, we were fearful a few boors might close
the scene. 'Flit boats could not take two-thirds our
slumber, and the tremendous sea also forbid the
trial ; the lhope of falling in with • vessel was pre-
carious, yet the bond of a gracious Piosiderce was
over our head's. 111 this state we continued till next
day shout eleven o'clock, when the brig Poacher,
Captain Malcolm, appeared in sight, mid Ultimately
saved our lives. 'llse last boat had srurcely reached
the brig when the Sol nes wizen-mast fell by the
hoard, and the main-mast followed in about ballast
hour after. At this time the flames had burst out
iu every direction, so that Providence bad sent this
vessel to our aid in a most critical moment. So
great a number of persons being added to those
already on board the Peachcr. she having liel.ore
arum pa%seswets, it because siecessery to milk, far
the 11'esterii 1.14m15, for Witter and provisions. We
arrived at Fayal on the Ist Nlay, *heir every attest-
time was paid to our wants by Mr. 1) .burg, the
A mericaie Consul ant. other prisons. pm tic,:l.llly
bler,in. Searle, Parker, 1133115, and Cmirie"

Three of the Sidon's passengers here mem on
board the ship 3'rujisik, for Cordon, seven of the
passengers and ertW PH hoard the schooner Pru-
dence# • I eoeun set fur and the retodooli-r
halve ovrivecl at this port in the Poacher. Ihe Iwo-
SOIIS who have arrived here express the warmest
gratitude fur the attentions of Captain Nlalcoini,
and of the Office's. poesengers and crew of the
Poacher.

Capin'', Stoddard, 'arrived in town nal S.1111,(1;te
morning, and foirnislied the following liat of the
ilas,rogers in the Soboi.
Cabin passengers—John 11.iin, W. Hope, Mrs. Pace, Mt s
Pace, arrived nt Roston; Joseph Palm, CM,. to Landon, in
the ship Norfolk, front Royal. Steernee passile.zers—Sisionel
Grubb, Samuel Grubb, jun. Won. Whilsopr.?l, Joseph tok.
trind, John Jackson, John Philips, Miss Thomas
Murphy, Win. Sagteani, Milo, &toccata, Win. !Jill., Mr.
Corning, arrived at Roston; Thoni:is Sob., s:robark
Pierce. tone on lontoloon in the N....1,0k ; Thomus Wear.),
John :Wearily. Thema,. Kmiec wire and elsohl, !!..ot. to Ha•
lifax, in obtschoouer Prudence, Prue► royal. 1 Pair.. and
crew arrived at Reston, except James Frank, seaman, eh,*
ti.e.l on the painsace fa. • royal, oust Win. Paiteixon,
ruse, who 14 ent to RAitaa in the above ,cliototicr.

NVe understand the thip had a full and valuable
cargo. Tile Irttrr-laig was not saved.
The Boston Palladium. e Frid:ty, sap, (tile of
lie Im.t.engert. in the .sob,n had on board ranisid.
able and oilier valuable inoverty (nearly
every thi.,g 1w pcniceeseil!, and was .•; ,ring in the
Stars in ie•inir OA not rave a ail
articlP, and bad acct a ra I.