The Sun.
London, England, 1866-09-05 00:00:00

Sufferings at Sea.

On the 4th of May the New York ship Hornet
was burned at sea, in North lat. 2 deg. 20 min.
West long. 112 deg. 8 min., about 1,000 miles due
south from Cape St. Lucas, Lower California, and
2,500 miles east of llawa!i. In reference to this
event the Honolulu Commercial of June 30 says :
" Captain Mitchell distributed the men into three
boats, according to their capacity. In the long boat
with him were the two passengers, the third mate,
and 11 seamen. 'The provisions and water were all
equally distributed among the three boats during
the first right, masts fittcd, and sails cut out for
them, as well as circumstances and materials would
permit. Being in the track of Ca"fornia-boand
vessels, Captain Mitchell concluded it best to head
north-west, in the same course, hoping to sight some
passing ship. The two quarter boats were taken in
tow by the long boat, and thus they started off in
search of EA-me mode of deliverance. The second day
frequent light showers occurred, and some four gal-
lons of water were obtained, to add to their small
stock. The -winds were "ght and baffling, and the
sun fell with scorching rays on their unprotected heads.
The fourth day the course was changed for Clarion
Island, located in long. 114 W., lat. 18 deg. 30 min. ;
but owing to strong winds and heavy sea, the boats
were unable to fetch up to it. On the fifth, sixth,
and seventh days six dolphins, a bonita, and tu7tle
were caught, and divided among the three boats,
giving the crew plenty of raw meat ; but as they
had no salt they were unable to keep it. All the
boats' crews wero now put on an allowance of a gill
of water, half a biscuit, and half a raw potato twice
a day. But when it rained all hands were priv;leged
to drink all the water they could catch. For the
next 13 days the winds continued light and baffling,
the long boat towing the other two all the while.
On the 17th day out two boobies' were caught,
which were divided among the boat's crews. When

18 days out, under a strong trade wind, it was found
impossible for the long boat to continue towing the
others, as the strain and jerking was so severe as to
endanger her, and Capt. Mitchell deci lcd to cast off
the mate's boat, which was done in long. 114 W.,
lat. 13 N. Three days after it was decided, for the
same reason, to cast off the second mate's boat, and
after coming alongside, d'.viding the beggarly rem-
nant of stores, and bidding each other adieu, they
cast off, all bing in good spirits. Up to this time
the three boats were still in sight of each other, each
having a navigator in charge, and heading on the
same course. That night they parted company, and
the two mates' boat 3 have not since been heard from.
After reaching long. 117 W., lat. 17 N., Capt. Mit-
chell. decided to head for 'American Group,' located,
according to Bowditch, in lat. 17 N., long. 133.30
W. The boat spent several days cruising over the
position, but found no signs of land. Thus far
they had endeavoured to keep in the usual track of
California-bound clippers, in hope of meeting a
passing sail. But failing to find land here, they
headed for Hawaii, distant 1,200 miles. At this
time they had no meat, and nothing to eat but the
bare bones of the ham and the canvas it was rolled
in, with their regular two gills of water. Pieces of
this canvas and the staves of a butter keg,
which had a saline re" 3h to them, served as
the main stand by, wh"e the leather of their
boots was scraped off, soaked in water so as to
make the leather soft. This served as their soup.
For dessert they ate pieces of cotton sh"t and hand-
kerchiefs. By some accident there was a supply of
tobacco in the boat, which served to allay thei-
th"st, and may have been a principal means of pre-
serving the'r lives. Dieing the entire passage the
utmost discipline prevailed, with watches off and on
as regularly as on the ship. The boat leaked badly,
and a" hands took turns bal'ug to keep her afloat.
With the strong trade winds, hem. y sea, and squalls,
blowing at times almost a gale, this was no light
work. On the 38th day four flying fish kindly flew
into the boat. These were seized and divided into

15 equal parts, and each ate his share raw. The
next day another flying fish came aboard, wl,:ch
was also d;vided into 15 pieces, and served round.
On the 40th daya very small fish flew aboard, which
was given to the captain, as he was suffering most
from want of norrishment. On the 41st day Neil
Turner, an inval'd seaman, gave up e'scouraged,
and lay down on the bottom of the boat. The rest
of the party were in good spirits, but weak, expect-
ing to see land in four or five days. There was no
grumbrng or dissension. On the 43d day out, at.
11 a.m., the cry of ' Land ho' was given, and the
lofty summit of Mauna Loa cheered the famished
voyagers. The land was sighted a day or two
sooner than they expected. On nearing a flag was
waved en a pole, which was seen by those on shore,
but at first it was supposed to be a fishing party.
When approaching nearer the breakers, ofl Laupa-
hoehoe, two natives swam off to the boat, and on
finding the destitute condition of the crew climbed
into it, shook hands with every one, saying, How
do you do?" took the oars, and brought the boat
safely to the beach. None of the party were able to
stand up, and on trying to do so fell over, perfectly
helpless, and unable as infants to walk alone. The
natives crowded around, women, vieing with the
men, took them up in their arms, and carried them
all ashore. The whole party in the long boat thus
reached land safely, after having been 43 days at
sea, on short allowance part of the time, and less
allowance most of the voyage. What is more re-
markable, there was no sickness, nor any of that
dizziness which is often the accompaniment of per-
sons kept in a starving condition for so long a time.
The other boats, unless picked up by some stray
vessel, have probably been lost.

MARKETS.—This Day.

MARK TANI,

Fresh up to our market to-day tho arrivals of English
wheat were only moderate. For both red and white par-
cels the trade ruled firm at prices equal to Monday.
There was a good supply of foreign wheat on the stands.
The value of all qualities was well supported, but the
amount of business transacted was by no means extensive.

Floating cargoes of grain changed hands to a fair extent
at full currencies.
With barley the market was scantily supplied. The de-
mand was steady at quito late rates.
Malt realised previous currencies, with a limited inquiry.
Oats were in moderate supply and steady request at the
recent improvement in prices.
Both beans and peas moved off slowly, but no change
took place in their value.
There was a moderate demand for flour on formor terms.

SHIP ARRIVALS THIS WEEK.
Wheat. Barley. Malt. Oats. Flour.
English and Scotch 320 30 250 350
Irish
Foreign 5,440 1,860

-24,410 800 sks.

bls

COMPARATIVE QUANTITIES AND PRICES OF GRAIN.
For the week ending Sept.' For the corresponding week
1, 1866. last year.
Qrs. Aver. Qrs. Aver.
Wheat 52,216-49 s 7d Wheat 51,742-41s 7d
Barley 1,476-35s ld Barley 2,234-31s 2,1
Oats 1,485-25s 3d ( Oats

BOROUCIII HOP.
Only a moderate business has been transacted in hops at
about late rates. New produce is selling at from £8 to £9
per cwt. The accounts from the plantations are on tho
whole favourable.

WHITECIIAPEL.
The supplies of meat are only moderate, and the trade is
steady at about stationary prices.
Per 81b. by the carcase.
Beef 3s 6d to 5s Od I Mutton ...
4s OBd
to 5s Octto 5s 8d
Veal 4s 2d to 5s 2d Pork

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Liverpool Co tton Market:—This Day.

Market quiet. Sales probably 8,000 bales. Prices
below Friday.