The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-26
Liverpool Packet Ship Henry Clay Ashore
Six or Eight Lives Lost.

SIX or Eight Lives Lost.
The packet ship Henry Clay, Capt. Nye, from
Liverpool, from which port she sailedo the I'D OF
February, tor New York, went ashore on Tuesday
night about twelve o'clock, on Squan Beach, about
one mile north OF the place where the John Mntum
snd other vessels were wrecked, on the night Of the
18th OF February
The ship struck on the outer bar-heaved over,
and lays between the under tow and outer bar,
broadside TO the beach, having heeled little to-
wards the shore. All her masts were cut away at
O'Clock on "Wednesday morning, and she remained
in an easy position. large part of the cargo has
been thrown overheard, and it is possible the hull
may be prevented from going to pieces, as il lays in
kind OF quick sand and was rapidly buryng itself
Immediately after the ship struck three seamen went
ashore III the life boat with line, and returned again
to the vessel, but on account of the floating spars,
could not get near enough to the ship to take
on the passengers, and they were compelled to drop
themselves into the boat by the line Eight or ten
caoll passengers were taken on board in this way,
and were proceeding towards the shore, when the
boat was struck by sea and shattered to pieces,
and only two (the I'd mate and one seaman) were
saved, and they taken on shore nsensible, but
by the care and attention OF those on shore, were
brought TO lite The rest of the passengers and
crew, numbering about three hundred, remained on
board the ship, end as hawser had been taken
ashore and made fast by driving a spile into the
sand, it was supposed they all would be saved, as
soon as the weather moderated. The keel had been
broken of and floated alongside, and the ship was
making great deal Of water. She went ashore at
high tide, drawing eighteen feet OF water, and had
a very large and valuable cargo ON board.
On account Of the thick weather experienced
within the three days previous to going ashore the
Captain had not been able to get an observation,
and the first intimatIon of being near apd, was
when me ship stsuak the beach.
The weather, since he ship went ashore, has not
been at all favorable for the safety Of those remain
ing on board, or the cargo; b1 AZ she 10 new
vessel built in this city, in the best possible manner
we have every hope that more lives will be lost.
The Henry Clay belonged to Gnnnell, Minturn &
Co. slime ofLiverpool packets, was built by Messrs.
Brown 81 Bell, in the early part of last year, and
made her first voyage from this port to Liverpool in
May. She was one of the largest and most magni.
ficent packets belonging to this port. Captain Nye,
OF the Henry Clay, is well known TO the public as
the commander Of the Independence for many
years, in which ship he acquired the reputation OF
being one OF the most skiltul packet Captains out
Of New York. He has heretofore been very for
tunate in all his voyages to and from Liverpool, and
we are satisfied that every thing was done that man
could do, to prevent such melancholy affair as the
loss of so many valuable lives and the wreck of his
fine ship.
The SPRING TRArE-PrrTsBrRGH AND NEW
YoRK.-The opposition Of the Philadelphians to the
granting the right Of way by Pennsylvania to the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. has highly incensed
the citizens OF Western portion of that State-the
Pitsburg,aus in particular. They allege that it is
pary attempt to retain the trade of the Western
merchants end confne Them to purchase their goods
in Philadelphia All descriptions of threats are
used, besides the dissolution Of the Commonwealth,
and they determined henceforh to abandon trad
ing in Philadelphia, and buy all their goods in New
York.
With that view they have inserted the following
notice in their journals at Pittsburgh -
To New YoRxERs-Some of our respectable mer
chants, who have formerly purchased almost wholly in
Philadelphia have requested US to suggest to the
chants Of New York. that they will 6nd to their
vantage to visit this city send form bust
mes, acquaintancss This has een the custom Of PHI
lsdelpha for many but citizens have
their attention turned towards New York. and are fully
resolved to withdraw their business wholly from Phila
dephia, New York merchants would do well to facli
TONS Will the New York papers notice this matter
All we can say is, that the New York mere ants
will be happy to accommodate their Western breth-
rem, and trust that the well known character of
onr business men for honorable and fair dealing will
be guaranty, that what business the Pitsburgians
may transact In New York will be transacted on the
most accommodating terms, and with satisfaction
TO purchasers.
New York at present offers advantages unequaled
by any other city in the Union. The several packets
that have arrived recently were all freghted with
the richest and the handsomest goods, and the dis
play Of samples in stores is the most varied and
most beautiful we have ever seen. Come along,
gentlemen Of Pittsburgh, and if we don't satisfy
you Of the truth of what we say, never give us
credit 70 rihe truth again.
The HEROES OF THE REvoLuroN.-One by one,
the soldiers Of the war Of independence are falling
into the silent repose of the tomb. The heroic men
whose valor and fortitude have given the brightest
pages to national history, share the same earthly
fate with the coward and the slave-the grave is
alike the portion Of them oil but there is brighter
future for the patriot.
Within the last month, no less than thirteen revo-
lutonary patriots have been summoned to another,
and we trust better world. To use the beautiful
idea Of Marshal Soult on the death of Bernadotte,
the drums Of heaven are beating the ,rreille for
heroes to gather there, and obedience is yielded to
the call. But few years shall pass away, and every
living relic Of the SHINES that tried mems souls"
will be gone. 1t is always melancholy to contem.
plate the death Of any Of fellow-beings; but the
departure from among US of those to whom we have
long pointed the pride Of country, more than
mournful-it is source of general sorrow and afic-
ton. Grim monster, thou art indeed terrible to us
all
But to the hero, when his sword
Has won the battle for the free,
Thy voice sounds like prophets word;
And in its hollow tones are heard
The thanks Of millions yet TO be-.
The gallant men who have perilled their lives for