The Litchfield County post., 1827-04-05

others ruSned for the deck, the great DOuy of the passengers would likewise, had it not been for the calm Temonstrance of Dr. Spring, who alone stood collected with and unappalled within the jaws of death. 'We shall probably go down my friends, '" said he, "and we may better remain here, than encounter additional danger above." As the smoke cleared away, tho captain called all hands upon deck. Mir. Lockwood gained his feet, amid the wreck by which he was surrounded, and was first discover ed by MT. Washburn, by whom he was supported to the ladies' cabin, out of which it was the will of Providence he should never como alive. His first words were, "I am dead man-my throat is burning-i shall not recover" Dr. Spring flew to his assistance, and was un- remitting in his attentions until he expired, which was at o'clock on Saturday after noon. Nor was he remiSs in his atten- tions to the other sufferers.
 The scene, as it may well be judged, was no less frightful above, than appalling below. There were but three ladies on board but their guardians instantly put them into the small boat, which hung as usual by the side of the steamer.-Into this boat the passengers to the number of Is or 20, sprang after them, and it was on- ly by the quick and decisive order of the captain, that they were saved from being precipitated into the angry deep by the parting of the rigging, which was beginning to yield to the unusual weight. The suf- ferings of the engineer and fireman, can not be described. Their cries were ago. nizing. Mir. Lockwood did not complain of severe pain, but was ra her benumbed. His hands, and head, and one side, were frightfully scalded. The only medical ar .ticle on board, was sweet oil, which was ' 'copiously administered both externally and internally.
 After some degree of order had been restored, and it was ascertained that there was no danger of sinking, the passengers and crew were collected into the cabin, Land fervent address to the throne of infinite grace, was offered by Dr. Spring, suppli- eating mercy and compassion for the wounded, and pouring out a greattul thank offering for the delivcrance of those who had escaped the mediate perils of the try ing moment. Whot an impressive hour
 
 must have felt then: And had the stout est intidel been among them, surely he must have been melted, and bow ill awful reverence and submission to Him who holds the ailments in his hands, aud guides them according to His sovreign pleasure
 The sails were spread, and the boat re- turned to within four miles of Saybrook landing, where she came to anchor, and ooat was sent on shore, and messengers to the village, to make known the disaster, and procure such relief as could be had. The physician, (Dr. Carter,) hastened to their assistance, with his two students, with cotton for applications, and such medi- cines as the emergency demanded. Great praise is awarded him for his alacrity skill, & tenderness with the sufferers, as also that of his pupils. The fireman however di- ed in a few hours. Before light, the Mac thorough, Capt. Beebe, from this city came along, was hailed, and took the Oliver Ellsworth in tow, to the landing at Say brook, where the disaster had of course be- come generally known, and where the ut- most sympathy was manifested, and the greatest attention shown by the inhabitants. The ladies from the village, Ia mile dis tant,) moreover, sent every thing down which they supposed would contribute to the comfort of the passengers, and mitigate the sulleiings oi :he wounded The cier- gyman of the parish, (Mr. Hctchkiss,) all so attended to mingle with Mir. Spring the consultations ofreiigion.
 A messenger was dispatched to New London to procure the steamboat Long Branch to bring the passengers to this city, and in mean time the corpse of Mir. An drus, the fireman, was taken on shore, fa- neral service performed, among which MT. Spring delivered an appropriate address, and the body was then taken to the bu- rying ground and intered.
 There is but one voice, and that of com among the passeng as to the skill and care of Capt. Havens, his self possession decision of character, and kind ness and humanity to the passengers in general, and the wounded in particular. The immediate cause of explosion is not known, nor is the situation of engineer such. as to enable him to give any expla- nations.
 The Oliver Ellsworth was taken in tow by the Macdonough, on her returning pas sage. and arrived at 9 o'clock yesterday