The Sun.
London, England, 1864-03-30 00:00:00

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(Loud applause.) It is quite true that aft*:V:-
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of those eighteen years Conservative k
have twice been placed in office; but hki,'"2"7 -,.:' ,t4;7/
placed in office? Ia the very disal,-•reeat).l ' :. ‘.••,‘.',:,
position of a Government in a minority, eNtingcl s
only through the discord and differences of tL.ir
opponents. (Laughter.) It is impossible that tho
Government of this country can be properly
carried on by a government in a minority ; but no
true friend of the Conservative cause can wish that
any precipitate measure should be taken to force on
a contest for which they are every day becoming
better and better prepared, %rid in which the object
is not so much to win quickly as to win surely and
safely. (Hear, hear, and applause.) Tnere are
questions, as I said just now, which it is roost im-
portant should he settled, and settled at once, for
they are dangerous questions if they are left open.
Questions of domestic policy, as regard the relations
of the Church and State, and questions of foreign
policy—questions especially affecting the great in-
terests of our country—press fur a decision—ques-
tions with which this Government is unable to
grapple because of the fundamental differences of
opinion which exist among its members—questions
which it is most important we should have the
power to settle by a majority of the Conservative . --
members of Parliament. (Hear, hear, and,.
Therefore, I trust it will be found, when
the trial comes, that the constituencies of the coun-
try will rally round the Conservative candidates at
every hustings, and will return to Parliament men
able and willing to deal with those questions in a
spirit of liberal intelligence, and, at the same time,
of true and sound Conservatism. (Loud and pro-
longed cheering.)

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The Loss of the City of New York,

(From the Cork Examiner.)
QUEENSTOWN, March 29.

The first serious accident which has befallen the American
steamers running to and from this port occurred this morn-
ing. The City of New York, after a splendid passage from
New York, struck upon Daunt's Rock as she was entering
the harbour, and great fears are entertained that she will be-
come a total wreck. Fortunately, the accident has not been
attended by loss of life. The ship ran right on the centre of
the ridge of rocks and remained firmly seated on it, so that
no immediate danger to the passengers rose. The weather
was exceedingly favourable. Had the ship struck on one of
the ledges of the rock, there is every reason to believe that
the mishap would have been fraught with the most lament..
able consequences. The particulars of the unfortunate oc-
currence are these :—The ship had an extraordinary fine
passage across. Her average rate of speed was up to 300
miles a day; before 2 o'clock this morning she sighted the
harbour, and, as the weather was exceedingly clear, she
was kept going at the rate of 14 miles an hour as she ap-
proached it. The moon was shining brightly at the time,
the wind was north-west—that is, blowing off the land, and
it is stated that Captain Kennedy, in order to keep the wind-
ward of the rock, in coming in, took the inner passage, the
breadth of which is about three-quarters of a mile. All was
going on fairly when at 2 40 or so the ship run with a loud
crash right upon the centre of Daunt's Roek. The concus-
sion shook all the passengers who had retired to sleep. It
is described as resembling a series of shocks, and the ship
seemed literally to drive over ledge after ledge as impelled
at almost full speed she dashed upon the rock. The water
rushed into be,r compartments in immense volumes, and
in a very short time it had risen to the level of the sea. A
scene of the greatest confusion ensued; the passengers,
some halt dressed, others as they had risen from sleep,
rushed about not knowing the extent of their danger, but
thinking from the terrible shock that the ship received that
she would go down on the instant. All attempts to move
her in any way were out of the question, for in a few minutes
after she struck the water had put out the engine fires, and
was still rising. The only thing that could be done was to
put out the boats and obtain assistance from shore. A num-
ber of blue lights were thrown up, and signal guns were fired
incessantly. Aid from shore did not, however, reach the
vessel until about half-past 4 o'clock. About 20 minutes to
3 o'clock the tug boat, which meets the steamer to receive
the mails and passengers, left Queenstown, the City of New
York having been at that time signalled, and proceeded out
as far as Roche's Point. It waited there for some time,
until some of the ship's signal guns were heard, and then,
surmising that an accident must have occurred, the tug boat
proceeded. On getting a little further out, the City of New
York was found fairly placed upon the rock, with ber head
turned towards Queenstown, within about ten feet of the
Daunt's Rock Buoy. The tug boat was immediately got
alongside, and, under the direction of Captain Kennedy,
the mails and as many of the passengers as possible
were put on board. 'There were 78 cabin and 75
steerage passengers on board the ship, besides the crew,
which numbers about 120 men. Intelligence of the
accident was immediately despatched to Queenstown, and
steps were promptly taken to render all the aid which
could be given. The Admiral of the port was com-
municated with, and he at once sent out her Majesty's
ships Advice and Magpie. The Jackall, the Cunard Com-
pany's tender the Arran Castle, the Brunel, and the Robert
Bruce, tug boats, also proceeded out. The passengers' lug-
gage was got out as soon as possible, and put on board the
tugs, and steps were taken to lighten the ship by removing
as much of the cargo as could be come at. These operations
are being continued up to the present. It was dead ebb
' when the ship struck. The tide now passing, and it is not
known what the effect of this will be on the ship. It is

feared that she may lurch over into the deep water at the
other side, in that case, being iron built, she would be com-
pletely lost. The steamers named above are still by her.
DiCCNT'S ROCK, Noon.
The City of New York is in the same position. The Ad-
miralty and Cunard Company's are operating with other
tugs in lightening her. The foremast is uninjured, and rests
upon a part of the rock. The injury is reported to be amid-
ships, where the rock has penetrated through her starboard
bunkers. She fills with the flood tide to her main deck.
Wind now blowing fresh.

ROCIIT:S POINT, 1 35 p.m.

The City of Now York is now stripped of her top-
gallantmasts and yards, wizen topsailyard, with fore-
topsail. Two of her Majesty's gunboats, in addition to
those already in attendance, have arrived at the scene of
the disaster.

8 30 p.m.

The City of New York will doubtless become a total
wreck. Much of her cargo will be saved if the weather con-
tinues fine, but in a damaged state. Her cargo is chiefly
cotton.