The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-03-27

pirates 10 not too severe for such reckless
aud iuhumsn monsters.
II is not necessary for us To repeat the
compliments bestowed by the passengers
upon Capt. Townsend. He fully deserv-
ed the admiration he won from every soul
on board, for his promptness, prudence and
cool resolution 10 ensue the safety Of his
boat.
We have said sufficient for ourself, and
refer the reader to the following report:
At a meeting of the passengers of the
John w. Richmond, held on board said
boat, on her passage from New York To
Providence, March %, 1889. The meet
ing came ta order by choosing
ANDREWS BREED, Esq. of Lynn. Mas.
E. G. Tuckerman, of Philadelphia, } ssc,vs
George Roberts, cf Boston.
whereupon it was voted to choose committee Of
six TO dian resolutions. and
J. p. Robinson, of Boston.
DR.. Alexander Hatch, Augusta, Me.
Geo. Browne, Boston.
Nathan Breed Lynn.
J. T. War1, Boston.
J. w. Carletoa, Methuen
weIe chosen that committee, and made the following
REPORT!
Whereas, the John w. Richmond was,
in our opinion, foice maliciously and pur-
posely ran into as she rounded the Battery,
Oh her trip from New York, this afternoon,
by a steamboat called the Osceola, the
commander Of which having stopped her
wheel At the first encounter, again rang the
" head bell" running n second time fuil
into the RichmoRd's quarter. We, the
undersigned, passengers on board the Rich
mond, would express our utter condemna
to, aud contempt of the course pursued bv
the Osceola, by which our lives were en-
dangered, aud deem i, duty done to the
public and the John w. Richmond to make
the facts of this outrage public.
The Osceola came in sight from the nor'h
AS the Richmond was about leaving the
wharf While detained in The stream for
passengers, the Osceola lay to, and the
Rhode Island nlso slapped. The three
started together-the Rhsde Island passing
near the Richmond an tie starboard, while
the Oscenla s,eered on The larbonrd, between
the Richmond aud the Battery, without u
nv possibility of passing in safety, mt The
same time endangerIng the lives at several
boys in boats rowing near the Battery
She struck the Richmond forward of the
wheel house, and full into her quarter the
second tune, and the Richmond's superior
strength alone saved her from serious in III
Try. At this crisis Capt. Townsend could
easily have rak-d the Osoeoid, but such
was no, his wish, and he pursued his course
to his hest ability, for the safety Of his pas
sengers, as an honorable man, and n care
ful and skilful commander. After passing
about ten miles dswn the river, the Rhode
Island came close along side, when Capt.
Townsend Immediately stopped the Rich
mond and let her pass, and so we were lef,
to 20 on our course alone, for the Osceola
turned round BIackweII's Island and steer
ed for the city. Such being the facts, we,
the Undersigned, have unanimously
Resolved, That VIC will patronize the
J. w. Richmond So far as lies in our pow
er, as Capt. Townsend in this matter pur
sued al honorable course, for which he is
entitled to our warmest thanks, and have
no hesitancy in pronouncing him " "inferior"
to no officer upon The Sound.
Here follow the names Of eighty seven
engers-seveniy-eight gentlemen and
nine Iadies,-which wan, Of room compe!s
us to omit.