The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1846-11-05
A STORM AT SEA.

A STORM AT SEA. az
The Steamer Great Western, which arri-
we'd at New-York from Liverpool, en- Wedn-
esday, Sept. 30, encountered terrific storm,
which continued for Sc hours; she having on
board 2ll souls. The gale commenced on
Saturday afternoon, and before noon Of the
following day two life boats were torn away,
and the mainder were momently expected
to follow,
"To convey an idea Of the appearance OF
all around" says all eye witness, 'sis. cut Of
my power. The wind howled, roared and
beloved, Hike the constant mutterings Of
the thunder cloud. Huge waves Of iremsn-
dous height and volume rose in mad display
around the ship, thre atening every momentto
break over US, amidships, and crush the ves-
sell Sea after sea striking US with terrific
noise, caused the gallant ship to for an in
slant, tremble and shake in every timber,
reeling and lurching, tossed 10 and fro, again
would she gather fresh strength, and with
her wheels half hid in the wild waters, again
and again receive the laundering blows Of
an element that seemed armed for our des.
truction.
"About !, P. M. while most Of US were
seated in agonzng suspense in the lower
cabin, holding fast the tables and settees,
sea struck the vessel, and tremendous crash
was heard on deck. Instantly the cabin
was darkened, and torrents Of water came
pouring down upon us through the skylights,
This crash was caused by the tearing up Of
wood work on the quarter deck. This was
hurled with violence against the skylights
by the same sea which broke the windows of
the saloon, drenching the births on the lar
board side, driving out their affrightsd occu-
pants, while il smashed by itswsight the glass
over the main cabin, end thus forced its way
below. So violent were the shocks, il was
with great difficulty we could prevent our
selves being hurled from our seats, and dash.
ed against the vessel, SO as TO endanger life
and limb. Many received severe contu sions
and bruises, Notwithstanding all their efforts.
.It was an auieus hour. My eye wonder
ed ever the different groups in tho saloon;
resting one while on father passing from
one to another Of his family, and cheering
with a kind word an interesting group Of
daughters. Then on a young wife, folded
to the bosom Of her husband, without syl
liable being uttered; and again upon moth
er whuse children had been left in America,
as she clasped her hands as fin silent pray
er, whilst her husband and father gathered
around, and all seemed bowed down to earth
in one common feeling Of tender solcitude
for those who might 50 soon become help
less orphans.n
At this crisis all were invited into the cab
in TO unite in religious exercises. These were
conducted with great solemnitity BY Rev.
Drs. Beecher, Schmucker and Balch, and
Rev. Mr.. Marsh. At nine O'Clock, P. M. be-
fore separating for the night, the communion
was administered to more than sixty persons,
by Rev. Mr.. Balch.
Through the neutrality-suspicious. Of Prov
dence, on the following morning, the storm
abated, The danger was over, and all assemb-
led again in the cabin, TO unite in thanks
giving and praise 10 God.
( A handsome purse was Immediately made
up for the officers and crew of the ship, as
ansexpression Of the gratitude of the passen-
gers; and subscription. opened for a fund to
be called the aGreat Western fund, for the
reliefof those families whose heads and sup
porters have been lost at sea-"
s VxRY GooD,--The Boston Star says the
main reason the boys are anxious 10 whip
Mexico, il, because she refuses to treat--
iMilpaukes iSentineI.
A mere subterfuge. Darby says the boys
had determined 4 10 liquor long before she
refused to sreat.- Burlington (Kt.) Free
Press.
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