The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-08
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Ireland from all the measures he has adop,eo than
that OF inducing or forcing the British Government
to take some de cslve steps for the con
dltion, both political and moral, WELL perhaps as
physical, OF that country At the same time be-
lieve-Fiftb, That the mass OF the Irish people have
| taken O'Connell at his word-have believed him TO
| the etter-have dreamt OF a real and bona fds
movement, which should terminate either in
revolution, or else in the attainment OF the objecs
which he, as 1.-THE Llberator," profess.d to seek.
When the Irish, both at home and abroad, shall find
they have been grossly, shamefully and wickedly
imposed upon, their indignation will be just, but
boundless
INTERESTING ACCOUNT OF THE Loss OF WHALn-
SHIP PARKER. he whaleship Parker, OF New Bed
ford. was wrecked en- ledge OF rocks in the Pa
cihc Ocean, on the sd of September, 1912 Tho
| loss OF captain Sherman, OF the Parker, on the
l4th OF December, 1884, has already been reported;
the ship at the time OF the loss was under the COM
maDd OF G A. Smith, first officer. We copy the
following particulars Of the loss of The p. from the
Honolulu. Advocate Of June 81 =" In April, 1870,
the ship waited Lahana, and proceeded from themes
to the ~ w. Coast. On the 2ad Of September it
to N. E. At 4 o'clock the same do, Ocean Island
bore ) by r AZ miles distant This island lies in
latitude - u M longitude l7S 80 W., ard is about
three miles in circumference. II IL composed of
broken coral and shells, and is covered near the
shore with low bushes In the season it abounds
with sea bird, and at times there consde rsble
numbers OF hair seals. The highest part of the
island is not more than ten feet above The level of
the The only fresh water is what drains through
the sand after the heavy rains. 1t was on a rect
near this island that the English whaleship Ged-
s'anes was wrecked, July Oh, 1887 The reef
is not laid down upon the charts in common use
On The morning OF the "a sea dashed through
the cabin windows Of he Parker, and Immediately
she struck The reef about eight miles N N w.
from the centre OF Ocean Island. In three quarters
OF an hour she was an entire wreck. At the time
she had on board 1000 bbls. sperm oil, and 100
whale. The crew unable TO save sufficient
clothes to cover them, or any provisions except one
peck OF beans, and Is or 20 lbs. of salt meat.
picked up after the vessel went to pieces. No wa
ter was saved Before The vessel was deserted, her
masts were cut away, upon which and some float
ing spais ~ OF the ships company succeeded in
crossing The reef. lmme diaely after the vessel
struck, the mate and two men lowered boat,
which was stove against the vessel. On the boats
wreck. however, they were drted by the current
about three miles to the south, when meeting cur
rent, they were carried the reef, but only one
OF the men was able to JOIN his companions, who
had constructed raft from the wreck Of the Par
ker Sad indeed was the prospect TO those strug-
Cling tor their lives and cin2irg 10 the raft while
iolr OF their sh Ipmaes had found watery grave
namely I'll Kelley, lst mate, South Dartmouth,
Mnss.; VIM. Sunon, seamep, Boston ;Antonio sea
man, Payta; J LINER, seaman. Done,shire, Fog
The raft foated level with The suiace OF the
water; but after eight day and sevsn nights OF in
cessant labor and Intense suffering from hunger and
thirst, they succeeded in reaching the island. " hen
they landed their condition mott pltiAbe.
Nearly the entre distance from the spot where the
raft WIS built, TO the island, they were obliged
account OF currents, TO warp, by repeated SWIM
ming with line, and making it fast to the bottom,
then hauling up. Having reached the island they
were actively engaged IN making necessary prepa,,
Tations Tor residence, until some friendly vessel
should take them off. They found some remains of
the wrecked Gledstanes, which served for irewood
and building materials. One solitary dog was the
only living representative OF civilized life. which had
been lett by the crew Of the Gedsfanes. He had
lost his domestic habits, and after some wee ks
caught. Being IN good condition, his flesh afforded
some variety TO constant diet upon fowls and
seals. IL was estimated that they killed rising 1000
sea fowl, and about 60 seals. From the wreck of
the Parker they obtained some pieces of copper
which were m1anuiactured into cooking utensils.
They sent of l20 sea fowl with tailed pieces of
wood attached TO them, hoping some one might be
caught, which would IN heroglyphic language re-
late the situation OF iae crew OF the Parker Thus
month after month passed away Every morning
and evening, the Captain was accustomed in his
tent to conduct religious services and Sabbath.
the bethel flag was hosted when all the inhabitants
OF ocean Island assembled Tor the worship OF Al
One service was held upon the Sabbath, which
usually consisted of prayer and reading Of
the Scriptures, with such sacred hymns es
the memories of the worshppers could recall
After more than six months had been spent,
April 10Th, the man on the look out discovered a
sail standing for the island. They made signals
which were seen on board the vessel, but owing to
The llghiness OF the wind, she was carried to the
south ct the island. On the following morning,
april I'm she was again discovered standing tor
the island. About 10 O'Clock AM their situation
was made known board the vessel, which
proved TO be the James Stuart, from st. Johns,
New Brunswick. The Captain received on
board, Capt. Smith, the carpenter, the cooper and
cabin boy Twenty were left upon the island, and
were generously supplied with 70 lbs. of bread and
20 lbs OF beet each, besides bbof salt and cotton
cloth sufficient Tor each one shirt, and numerous
minor articles OF essential benefit. The Captain OF
the James Stuart pledged his word that at the end
OF the cruise he would return for them. On the Il
OF May, a second sail was discovered, wnlch proved
their situation, he imme dately ordered his boats
ashore, TO bring off every person. He supplied them
with clothing and provisions in abundance, and
every accommodation which the Nassau afforded
was placed AT their disposal. Seven OF the number
enlisted on board the Nassau, while the remaining
thirteen were landed at this port under protection
OF the American Consulate.
Quincy BANK RoBBsRY-MoNEY RECOVERED
We learn that after the robbery, one Of the Rsnds
proceeded to New York with the money tsken from
Mr. GIlett, and on hsarrva there dep1 sit, Il with
+. Rodman, proprietor Of the City Foundry. When
Mr. Rodman the notice OF the robbery hs
came 10 this CITY, where he arrived yester-
day morning, aud having acc rtaiDt ihst ~ WIS the
money stolen, he deposited The sum OF SO 5O5, ia The
Suffolk Bank The balance OF he agiouDt stolen
S95 they probably have spent.-Bos on Transcript,
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renemns aud Boys Caps, OF the lac fashion, whiehhs
will sell cheap any other sstab hment in this city
among Which be found genten,ns c tn velvet, rev
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