The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-17
NANTUCKET, Aug 9, 1886.

NANTUCKET, Aug 9, 1876.
The Burnt Distrio-Emrgy Of its Inhatitants-
old Whalers returning to their Professionalism
ksr BnrneN-Codst Ssvvey-SoMth Shoal of MAN.
twcket-7he Naval Officers at the late FIRE, &c.
The "burnt district, is rapidly changing its me-
lancholy appearance-like Phnnix from its ashes,
this unfortunate, but spirited place, will long
again exist-impured-purife by fre-and Gle.
waited by sympathy.
Misfortune has only served to arouse the inde-
mitable spirit and energy Of these islanders; and
many old sea dogs, who had retired from the
stouns Of the ocean, are again about to launch
their banks on the sea, to fish from its bosom
what fire has devoured.
How strange the mutations of fortune!
Here, numerous instances are known of retired
seamen, who on the night of the 18th, went to
their quiet pillows, be soon aroused by the de
vouring element, that in few moments destroy.
ed their hard earned competence, and now they
repine not, but at the decline Of life, again set
forth for distant seas, to capture the levalhan OF
the deep.
Such energy cannot sink under misfortune, but
with true Yankee spirit, must rise above adver-
sltY
The streets are to be widened and made straight
the place on the whole will be very much inn
ovetIbuildings are going up daily-all is acti-
witty and hustle.
It will be a source of great qualification to all
who own stock in the Manufacturers and Ma
chanics Bank IF this place, TO learn that Mr.. Bar.
ker Burnell has made full and satisfactory set
Element with the insttution-many a poor WI
dow's heart will be made glad, for their little ALL
the small accommodations of drowned husband,
were stored in this bank.
Mr.. Burnell is sustained by many; what
strange appreciation Of integrity they must have
Considerable interest is excited here by the
operations OF the United States Coast Survey on
the south shoal of Nantucket.
THIS shoal is known to exist, but its exact for
nation and position is a matter Of anxious spec;,-
laton TO the navigators of the day. Captain Davis
OF the United States schooner Gallaiin, has now
been anchored on it for three DAYS. and his re.
suits are looked for with unusual interest.
Lieut.. Doty, u. s. navy, commands the obscr-
wing instrument on the old South Tower church.
and his deep interest and attention evince his
dent Zeal, and the importance Of his observations
This gentleman was very active and d,stin-
guished during the great fire; and in connection
with the naval officers and men, rendered most
will long be warmly remembered by the good
people OF Nantucket
Among the first acts Of the common council.
was TO pass vote OF sincere thanks TO the officers
and men belonging to the navy, (who were here
on coast survey servce,) for their prompt and
efficient aid at he melancholy confagration.
Business IS looking no; lumber coming in and
go-ahead is the word Huzzah for the whalers.
Pm of 10 Siasconset small and interesting
village on the south side of the island; they do
say It abonrds in nautical legends that are deeply
interesting.
There is just now large COLLECTION Of strangers
there-fashonable s from New Bedford and Bos-
ton. III cruise about, and You may anticipate
page from my log ook, which viii prove more
int re sting than this hasty epistle, ] trust.