The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-29

ADDITIONAL Observation-Disclosures, &c.
We annex the additional particulars we have
received of the disaster to the Atlantic
The body of Capt. Dustan was brought to the
city and taken yesterday to Staten Island, where
his family, wife and five children, one an in
FAINT, resides-all of whom were dependant upon
his exertons for support. The arrival of his body
was the first intelligence received of his untimely
fate.
1t is impossible to tell as yet how he met
with his death, though from the fact that he was
an excellent swimmer, and from the wounds on his
head, it is probable that when washed overheard,
with the upper deck, on which he was last seen
standing, he received blow which rendered
him poweress, perhaps instantly lifeess.
Mr.. Marsh informs us, that Just previous to
tue final breaking up of the Atlantic, he heard
the Captain calling "Charey" several times, ad-
dressing a lad whom he was endeavoring to save,
and who afterwards reached tho shore in safety
The Captain was then standing on the after pro-
menade deck, where he was last seen also by
Mr.. Stetson.
Captain Dustan's loss is deeply felt and re-
GREETED in our community. His noble charac.
ter and urbane department had secured him
most extensive circle of friends, and his ex-
perience in his profession rendered him al.
most invaluable to his employers He fell a
victim to that indomtable courage which made
him stand by the last timbers of the vessel
he had so nobly commanded His repu.
tation for intrepidity in moments of dam
ger had often been proved. Our readers will
recolect some examples to this effect, which
were related of him in our account of the first
excursion of the steamer, now lost, down New
York Bay. How different the scene of that ex-
curson, and of the night of Thursday last.
His funeral will take place this afternoon, at
one O'Clock, from his residence at Tompkinsvle,
Staten Island. His friends are requested to, and
will, we doubt not, numerously attend.
Inc Atlantic was new boat, most beautifully
furnished, and of immenss strength; as an evi-
dence OF which, it may be mentioned that, tossed
and strained as she was by the gale and the sea,
she never leaked in the least, and was perfectly
tight until finally broken up. Her cost was about
$4,000, and she was insured in this city for SIS;
600, though half the amount, beng a fire poll
cy, will not be recovered. 1t is stated, Also that
she is insured at the East for 800 900, though we
have no authentic information az to the truth Of
the statement
| Mr.. Dobbs, the chief engineer, was found on
| IT is feared he will lose his eyesight.
| The clergyman mentioned was probably the
Rev. DR.. Armstrong, for 50 many years tho cor
responding secretary of the American Board of
Foreign Missions He was expected, and had
left Boston with the intention of coming here, and
nothing has been heard of him since he LETT
| home.
Mr.. Partridge had in his company Miss
jordan, who was coming to this city on visit to
MS vii A his exertions to save her were fruit
less, in the last of which he nearly lost his own
life. He escaped to the shore by swimming, hav.
ing first Invested himself of his clothes, with the
exception of his shirt and pantaloons. The body
of Miss Jordan was recovered, and has been con.
| veyed to Bost under the care Of Mr.. Partridge
The Hon. Daniel Webster and Judge William
Kent were passengers from Boston on Wednes
day, and were probably prevented taking pas.
sage in the Atlantic by the appearance of the
weather.
The following is list OF persons who arrived
at the New London hotels on the 18th and 18th
inst. 1t probably embraces the names of some
who intended to proceed by the boat, but were
deferred by the violence ofthe storm, and of some
who were passengers lost with the steamer.
CRY HorEIs Nov. 2s-D Turner, DanielsonviIle; w
r. Mann, w. K.nt, w siIliman, NJ ProAt J. H. TAYLOR
N Y; J. @: Hayden and lady Essex; Cobb, E. Thomp
Boston; j. l. Lord, Chester.
: Dodge E Msas.s s. Con:
Dewey, T. b. Toszsr Hartford; N HI Clark, st. Louis
Mr. Tucker, Boston, v L. Perkins, w. Durham and son
7. i. fuMis, Cleveland, o. L. Wcsssss. o. Fsssss