The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-07-15

The HIBERNIA An extra edition OF the Herald
OF this day containing all the newe by the morning
mails, will be issued at two O'Clock, in time to be
despatched TO Boston for the Hiberna which sails
on sunday.
THE STEAMSHIP CoLUMBA-LATKsr INrELLI-
GENcE-CoNDror OF CAPTAIN SHANNON. The state
ments which we have received respecting The Co.
lumbia after she struck on the rect at Seal Island
SO conflicting and contradictory, that it is quite
impossible to reconcile them, and we are altogether
at loss TO know the ultimate fate of the vessel
The report Of Captain Duggan of the brig
"Acadlan," irregular trader between Halifax and
Boston, and who is of course perfectly familiar
with the whole coast would lead us TO believe that
the intelligence Of the Columbia having been got
of with comparatively little damage, is correct.
>, The report Of Capt. Dugganis given as follows
ne says that on Wednesday the 9th inst, the wind
being light and variable, with a smooth sea, he
stood along the west coast of Seal Island, and about
midnight tackled to the eastward On the 9th, wind
sun night and sea smooth, he stood TO the north
ward along the east coast of the island, about
mile distant and sometimes less. The weather
most oil the time was clear and every thing along
me coast distinctly visible. AT Black Ledge Reef,
mnele the Columbia ran ashore, not boat nor the
Wesuge OF wreck was to be seen, nor any thing
use having The appearance of a recent shipwreck.
Capt. d. states that on Wednesday, while he was
en6 o. Inc island If she had been in the vicinity he
WOULD NOT have been able TO see her. Having
PeLlect knowledge Of the place where she ran
sIore' and Judging from the circumstances as Iela-
~ u III ieuers received here, he is convinced that
must nave got OH and proceeded TO Halifax.
10 recolleced, however, that Captain Dug
ta, kr-, "othlng OF the disaster which had befal-
len the Columbia. His attention WASH OF therefore
excited, and we cannot place that imp lcit conn
dence in the results of his ''look out" 7hich we
would otherwise have been justified IN reps sng on
il. The report by way OF Halifax, on the sam e day.
Wednesday, the 9th instant, is altogether dife rent
1t informs the steamship had been broken nd-
ships and was The very point of complete destr uc-
tlon The following is this version of the story
[From the Halifax Post, sth nst]
RETURN OF THE MARGAREr.-The steamer Mar,
yesterday afternoon about o'clock. She bro. ught
all the passengers and the mails which were on
board the Inflated steamer; and we are sorry to
learn that the Columbia has become a total loss.-
On Wednesday she broke her back, and when the
Marg aret lett she was swinging by the bows, and
certain from the least violent commotion OF the
wind and waves to become utterly destroyed
All the moveables on board have been saved
The crew OF the Columbia have been lett at work,
and hopes are entertained that they will be able to
remove great part of the engines before she goes
TO pieces They have two or three vessels IN re-
QUESTION, but nothing was seen of the little Sake
Gothic, which went down, she scarcely had time
TO arrive there when the Margaret lett.
A brig went on shore on Monday last on Mud
Island, close by; she belongs to Sunderland, and
was from st John, N. F., or ST John, N b. Crew
saved
We understand the Margaret is now beng pro-
pery equipped, and will be despatched tomorrow
or next day, to England.
AT meeting of the passengers held on Seal Island
the 9Th, it seems that Capt. Shannon was who'll
ly exonerated from blame, and that the Hon Abbott
Lawrence was suitably remembered tor his gener-
Gus and considerable conduct generally. Other &C.
tion had in relation to those who had extended
10 them sympathy and assistance, and for the publ
cation of all the proceedings in the Boston, Halifax,
London and Liverpoolpapers The following let
ter is signed by Hon. Abbott Lawrence, who was
the Chairman of the meeting. and by the remainder
OF the passengers, including the ladies.
A committee of the passengers, also on the same
day addressed letter 10 the Hon. Saml Cunard,
Thomas MAYNARD, and ]. T: Miller, Esqs., Commits
sioners of Light Houses informing, them Of the
great attention received from the keeper of the
Light House, and requesting that his conduct might
be favorably considered
This report comes from the passengers themselves,
and has therefore considerable claims atten-
tention. Still we hardly help thinking that if
the vessel had gone to pieces as the above report
would lead us to suppose, Captain Duggsn must
have seen ves;ges OF the wreck in some shape.
We must, however, wait patiently for further intel
lgence before we can be assured Of the facts.
As was reasonably TO be expected, the conduct of
Capt Shannon became subject of discussion among
the passengers. We have ourselves studiously re-
Trained, thus far, from making any remarks on this
subject, us it was obviously one which we could
not have been justified in taking up, in the absence
of fuller and more authentic data than those as yet
in our possession. The following letter appears IN
some Of the Boston papers -
SEAL ISLAND, BAY OF FUNDY
9Th July 1S4S
IT, Can Nvr
Dear Sir-The undersigned, passengers on board
your ship cannot take leave OF you without giving
expression of their feelings after the unfortunate
wreck Of that noble vessel .g1L
We have learned the condition on which the Co
lumba was navigated between Boston and Halifax,
and consequently acqult you OF all responsibility and
blame tor the loss that has taken place, and de-
sire that your friends may understand we unanimous
y absolve you from any blame, IN disaster which
has threatened our lives and caused disappointment
and trouble in our future plans. lfs-
We deem II an act OF common justice to yourself
commander OF the Columbia, as well as CRATE
iul duty imposed upon us, TO present to you our ac-
Acknowledgements, and thanks for the perfect cool.
and Intreoidlty with which you have discharg
ed your duty, in landing the passengers with all
their baggage, without accident or loss. The
vgor and skill you have manifested a seaman
command our respect and admiration.
We have watched with the greatest interest your
unceasng exertlons Tor the last nnety.sx hours IN
unsuccessful efforts TO save the shp-and we beg
say that it is with the deepest sensibity that we
offer 10 you sympathy tor the distressing position
which you placed.
We repeat that your conduct during the whole pc
Hou oil thus trying occasion, has strengthened our
confidence in your skill and ability, and that your
passengers, one and all, would be happy in the OPP
portunity of proceeding with you to England the
present or any future occasion
We nave only to congratulate you on the provl-
Sential escape OF the whole of your passengers and
snlp's company, and wish you that prosperity and
happiness to which you eminently entitled
We remain, very respectfully,
Yours truly,
ABBOTT LAwREScr
And the remainder OF the passengers
This report Of the letter purpors that met the ar
probation and received the signatures Of all the pas
sanoets This in mt however the fact The fol