The Litchfield County post., 1828-09-11
DESTRUCTION OF THE STEAM
BOAT SUN.


1t will be recollected that in our paper of
| week before last, we copied an article from
the New York Enquirer, stating that the Sun
had arrived at this port on Sunday Morning,
and had proceeded with large party to Go
ney Island; that we rebuked the editor of the
Enquirer for his remark "Indus,ry must pros
per :" and that we called to those Sabbath
breakers, Take heed or we shall probably
have to record before lfng, some terrible dis
aster. which will make the ears of those who
hear it tiDgle." We now invite their attention
to the following article from the Daily Adver-
tiser of Wednesday last, giving an account of
the total destruction of this very boat by fire;
and we say again to Sabbath breakers, take
heed he who commanded, Remember the
Sabbath day and keep it holy has all the ell
"ments and all the minister's of vengeance at
will upon those who obey him not.-N Y.
Obs.
The Steamboat Sun, belonging to the
Messrs. Mowatts of this city was engaged to
cruise of Sandy Hook on Monday the LIST of
Septembrr,fOr the purpose OftOwing into the
harbor snch vessels as might be off the coast,
clock on that night. at which time the RENAL
ming sections the tariff go into effect. The
Sun left the dock at 4 O'Clock A. M. and at 6
was off the Floating Light, about Is miles
outside of Sandy Hook. Soon after spoke
the ship Montana, from Ha,re. and proceeded
out to sea in pursuit of the ship George Can
ming, from Liverpool, which was then in sight.
At took her in tow cOntin Jed with her a.
fhl ind han
fresh at S. F.. with Il heavy sea running. The
George Canning proceeded to the city. and
The steam boat again put out to sea. At2 o.
clock, ewing to some difficulty with the sue
ton pipe. the fire was all put out; and in con-
sequence ofthe heavy SEA. the large chimney
pipe fell overheard. Fire was again ignited,
and sails were made from the awning but it
was found that the boat was drifting on the
breakers on the Long Island shore. The boat
then to the eastward of the Floating Light, g.
every exertion was made to get her back into
port.
1t was soon discovered the boat was on fire,
and an alarm was given the boat was in. flames.
All hands repaired forward, and We're engag-
ed in throwing over wood. The fire gain d
rapidly land soon made its appearance through
the cabin windows. Signals of distress were
hOisted but the sea run SO high they were
not observed by the Revenue cutter or the p-
lots, which were in sight. 1t was discovered
that the boat would soon sink or blow up.not-
withstandng the exertions of all on bGard--
The boats were let down, and all ON board,
SO in number got on board. and were lowed
by the steamboat for about 90 minutes she
was going rapidly, her engines working, and
the boat envel"ped in flames. They cOntinu
ed to b. towed by the boat. and did not cut
from her until il was expected she would blow
up, her engine being upon the high pressure
principle. They were soon after discovered
by Captain CahoOne. Ofthe cutter, who came
to their assistance. and took them on board at
O'Clock, just before violent squaIl came on
which must have sunk the boats and all have
persisted.
The Cutter had to cruise until twelve o.
clock after which they were brought to the
city. The steamboat pursued her course for
about an hour after they left her in flames,
with her machinery going until she sunk in a
bout 10 fathOms water. PrOvidentially, the
.teamboat did not take the passengers of the
George Canning on board as was cOntempla
ted. Had she done So. the boats could not
have taken all on board. and there must have
been great destruction of lives. The pas
sengers state that no blame can be attached
to the captain, pilot, or crew as thy made
every every exertiOn to save the vessel.