New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-10-01

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sIJ s--r n he .lip csreeuei over $40 buried her
- casc s1f lsv foT few moments stricken
5o-rerIe.= s15 s9oa--a;lv the mercy OF the sa-sEe
va-es a.t Threatened 20 enErEs TINS vas the trlal.
Inc last ro-t e;-yeen Tue elements and our gsi
az; vessel A. ms critics. roIe1t ne engine " a true
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--st. ,rz.-:1 lie good snip viii head Guar
80 ~ M r-r course Al ell Il
me climax 20: i-s at .I-s ruo1l ot li-
FT.rvizd kaz. 20 send u 20 The -ea-Eans ca oeoi9
On MoHday shout L. the storm l4a a-l '-.lc.-l..! ~
admit Of .:arnz OF IL upper step OF the companion
r. -. IN r,5rsi -n,.er ne Effects Of lie hurri-
cane The yrlu. v-ered - points n - hours u : 1I-
rossIeo imagine or describe he WIG and ;arsec COZ
iIsioo - H.. vas Rising 20 hight apparently greater
- -. ~, y. ~ y no rsp..i and roarel srourd
the ship a. hungry and maddrned 81 the loss OF their
prey A. ;ime= Tue Gres Western seemed a lowered
gf-~F- gray nd eve mo-
you expected il 70 De ied in, and her requiem sung
by the wind. AMID the wilderness OF waters:
BGi csng-r past. AID YIN grateful hesl@. on
Tne.dav morning eli assembled II The cabin 10 render
art OF common prayer and thanksgiving
Rev Dr.. SrHucker read psalm and made some apprG-
pirate Introductory remarks, and Rev Dr. Beecher ad
the passengers length and with much force or
IT, mercy "e had experienced and prayer was offered
After the religious services ended Archba Ora
ce Esc Of Neyy.York wa called he Chair. and Rev.
Mr. Marsh appointed Secretary. On motion, II was
Rss5i-ef Thar Conuit;ee be appointed 10 draf
luton OF our gratitude 10 Almighty God for hi
great goodness almost miraculous dirersnce from
destruction and also 10 ne captan o;hcerS srd crew OF
the ship their nrduOus abor ana their SILL nr1nes>
and perseverance, carrying the ship through her late
The same COMMITTEE were charged with the luty re-
port suitable memorial OF our gratitude 10 The Captain
The Chairman secretary Rev. DR.. Beecher Of Cincin-
nat Rev. M Baich. Dr. Washington and Dr. Deimold OF
:. Y. Mr.. Hutchinson Of Geo Mr.. r NatheT OF Geneva
and lr Raw ings OF gland constituted said committee
Rev Mr. Baloh al the request OF Tie committee, stated.
nj SUI -equeni meeting OF tr me conclusions
which the committee had arrived, when subsequently,
resolved that t~o subscription papers be opened one
for the purpose of giving s1ane tenonlal 10 me Jap
TAIN officers and crew he other TO form the nucleus OF
fund FOR The relief OF the families OF those whose heads and
supporters have been lost al sea anc 70 oe called me
Great Western Fund said MONEY in The mean lime TO
rit Rev. Lewis P W Ba!ch. James Lenno% and Robert
/ B. Minlurn. OF NeN--York, a. Trustees
In pursuance OF the above resolution, Nh Oracle ad-
dressed the following letter 10 Capt Mathews
AT SEA. on board o. Steam ship
GREAT WEs1EEN, Sept 2sih. 1916
Capt NJ ATHrIVs Sir-.is Chairman the Committee
appointed hy he Passengers boa7d OF this ship have
he pleasure OF informing you, that the sum .! : goo
To- has been subscribed BY Ae 10 be presented TO he
Captain, officers and crew OF the Grea, Western. a.
token The estimation which IN entertained OF hef Ta2
have pissed To those services, well 10 the great
strength and other admirable qualities OF Your noble ship
under Prcvideuce indebted Tor the preservation
To yourself in particular vithou overlooking the need
OF praise due TO other- would express feelings OF
admiration The GOODNESS and skill displayed by you dur
Ing the trying period OF peril when while endeavorins 10
prevent alarm among you did not. when called on.
Withhold from Us your sense OF the danger 10 which We
| We're exposed.
Ofthe above subscription in behalf OF the Passengers
yuur acceptance of The Of go presented to
yoU The Treasurer in the beautiful purse which mas been
worked for the occasion BIZ fair passengers and
10 distribute the remainder which contained in another
beautiful purse presented by OF fair passengers
among the officers aud crew under yoar command agree
ably 10 the schedule which accompanies II.
AZ the lime gives pleasure 20 inform you that
u,ing fund for The relief OF families whose heads and sup
porters have been lo; ana that in compliment 10
yourself and this ship, a. well as IN coHmemnloratoa OF
ssi!ed the 4" Great western FUND,
Win sincere wishes Tor your continued health pros
perif remain with great regard. respectfully yours
ARCHIBALD oracle Chairman
To TIT. letter Captain Mathews returned the following
answer GREAT WEsrERN :. al Sea Sept 28tl, 1876
To \. Oracle Chairman. Sc-S,r Your letter 20 ne IN
behalf i- passengers by the Great Western steamship
under my command feel very great compliment to
!ny ship officers and self, and reply. beg teader
gratefully our hes, thanks ana warme.l regards
II i to Divine Providence alone that al indebted
FOR our safety For during my long experience al sea, !
never witnessed so severe Storm and were not for the
good qualities OF my noble ship under the direction Of God,
/ she could not have veaihered II
| than pleased al the step your Commiuee haze
taken promote the interest OF the widows and orphans
OF s-snen ana Others lost NJ sea And am sure hat the
Directors of The Great Western s T Co. with myself auI
ment which you haze conferred upon her And for one
will ms mite TINS glorious undertaking and
have no douoi but my ofhctrs an crew VIII follow my
BSRSASD R MATHEWS
MI Oracle also handed Mr. ,Bach as one Of the
Trustees OF the Great Western Fund, the following letter
o. BOARD THt STEAMsHu GREAT WEsrEkS,}
Cen;isnen l have been directed 10 inform you by The
Commee appointed by those passengers boarG Of the
Great Western who have made contribution Tor the pur
pose Of forming the nucleus Of fund for the reei o.
the families whose heads and supporters have lost
and which, IN compliment the Captain and ship
well g. in conmsmcraton of The gnn mere We hay
experienced IN her, i be called tie Great we>ter.
Fund hey have unanimously named you Trustees
The subscription now amounts to S5s0-whlch sum win
be handed over 10 you by the Treasurer Robert Huchn-
ESQ. 20 be invested In such YOU NAV deem
best in order that sccrung from this ana sub
sequenI subscriptions mag be applied the project pro-
posed
We doub, Tot you Will lend your valuable cooperation
10 The iarlherance Of l- NOBLE charity which deserves
conbess VIII receive, The cordial support OF lie com
muniy a. large.
have the honor, gentleman, to remain,
Your ohedlent
ARCHIBALD Oracle
10 Msrs JaHe Boogaai. Peiai ah P=yltt Re-.
~. Balch. James Lennon aud Robert b. NDf4r7..
The following resolution, expressive OF gratitude
Almighty God OF regard FOR the Captain, officers and
crew, subsequently, adopted
Al meeting OF the passengers held board OF the
Great Western Sept - 1876 and unanimously adopted.
hs,oyed In review OF the pers Of the late gale, which