The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-11-02
From tho N. Orleans Delta, Oct -
FROM BRAZOS ST. JAGO.

sr,, FROM BRAZoS ST JAGo.
The ship Clinton, Capt Manson, arrived yestsr-
day from tho Brazos whence she sailed on tho 18th
instant She carried out from New York ono COM
pany Of sappers and miners, IS ia number.
The ship John Holland. Capt Henderson, arrived
al Brazos on the l7lh inst with troops %
The steam schooner Florida had been aground on
the bar but had got of and sailed for this port with
number OF the soldiers who were wounded in the
battle OF Monterey.
EFFECTS OF THE GALE AT HAvANA-TREMEN
DoUs Loss or SHIPPING -NlSETYTwo VESSELS
SUNK, DESTROYED, OR OTHERWISE INJURED
FORTY OR FIFTY CoAsTINo VESSELS WRECK
ED-GREAT Loss or LIFE AND PROPERTY,
The brig Cybee, Capt. Merrill, arrived at Savan-
nah on the 18th ut, bringing adyiees from Havana
To the 10th. We are indebted to tho Savannah
Georgian Tor extras containing the accounts Of the
effects Of the dreadful gale Of The 10Th ult.
The recent gale, perieneed all along the south
ern coast was also felt with much violence at Ha-
vana, and did considerable injury 10 the city, and
to the shipping In port IL was Of the most Sc
we're gales that has been experienced at that island
for many years past.
To Mr.. Wells, the mate Of the brig Mohawk,
wrecked at Havana in the gale, whs came passen-
ger IN the Cybelle we indebted for the following
particulars: -.-.
During the hurricane in the city, there was danger
from the large sheets of lead and tile pots blown
down from the tops Of the houses; these lay about
in every direction, and were in many instances car
ned by the wlnd 10 great distance. The beautiful
palmetto, and other trees, which adorned the Carer
moro square were broken ana torn down, even The
lamp posts, &c. The wind was strongest about 8
o'clock, at which time IL shifted suddenly 10 tho
northwest, and blew with terrific violence. The AFR
with filed with dense clouds Of "spoon drif," or
salt spray, which il was impossible to face. This
spray was carried for half eague into the country
and deluged the houses, entering the ereyces and
flooding the streets. The surf and spray was seen
10 dash high over the lanterns Of the lighthouse
the Moro castle.
Many houses were blown down or uaroofed, and
among them the Taoon theatre, which was partially
unIoofed and received other damage. The streets
were nearly deserted, except by occasional deiach-
ments Of soldiers ordered to different posts to give
assistance where it was needed.
The beautiful Passao, the fashionable drive and
promenade Of the citizens, suffered in its shrubs,
trees, plants, and aner the hurricane many were
foreiby detained 10 assist in removing the rubbish
and ruins from the streets An occasional pedes-
TRAN might be seen flying fasier than he appeared
willing TO 20, borne by the Irresistible force Of the
wind, which swept through the long narrow streets
with incredible force.
But the wharves presented the most disastrous
spectacle. Ships, barques, brgs, and schooners,
some crowded on top Of the Others three tier deep,
sunk, wrecked, dismasted, or totally crushed to
pieces, with the owners captains and sailors gazing
TO be in the harbor previous to the hurricane, have
disappeared, and their fate eft to conjecture. As
nothing could be seen a furlong's length, owing TO
the showers Of spray and dnt which filed the air,
and as the wind blew nearly into harbor, they could
not have gone out but the sad spectacle Of masts,
spars, yards, and pieces Of wrecks which strewed
the harbor proved that they must have drited into
each other and sunk, gone TO pieces. The nu-
merous men-of.war were driven ashore and dis
masted.
II is not known how many lives were lost, but
bodies were seen floating in the barbor In the differ
ent dresses Of seamen In the merchant and naval
services. 80 rfTb
The brig Mohawk, from Newfoundland, wen,
ashore at Punta Fort, and exposed TO the heav-
lest part Of the hurricane. The crow escaped by
lines icing let down from the fort to the wreck by
which they assembled to the walls Of the fort.
News from the interior stated that the sugar crops
were very much injured, and in many instances
ruined A continuance OF fine weather might re-
store such as were not totally lost. The coffee
plants were also seriously damaged. The gale to-
wards Cardcnas was not so violent .a H.As Eaai4-J
Fears entertained regarding vsrah vessels
which sailed the day preceding the hurricans
The governor had issued permission to such a.
had had their houses damaged, 10 rebuild with
wood--a privilege heretofore denied under such cir
cumsiances. ia. .-.. ...... - ...
His excellency wss seen rid ns with his suit the
day following the hurricane to estimate the damage
done. He was everywhere received with marks OF
respect by the citizens. . ..r ....-., 49,. .-
The captain of brig, whose name we did not
learn, died on the 18Th, from wounds received du-
ring the gale. .--....... ...
The hurricane commenced about IL o'clock on
the 10Th, and was at its height at o'clock on the
llth. .- ... ..... ...-
Capt. Merrill reports the following vessels sunk
ashore, dsmasted, &c, at Havana, in the hurricane
Of the 10Th inst: ....-.... ..-.., ......
The barque Rapid, of New York, sunk at her
has boan utould lnal N n fe "
days, for New York. o.
Barque Iowa, OF Baltimore, went ashore. Was
got off after dscharging, with little injury.
Ship Madeline, of and from New York; arrived
on the 9th, sunk next day, and would be sold
Ship Childe Harold, of New York, Crosby, from
Gusyaquil badly damaged was taking in cargo of
sugar for New York. I'm ..a....r,.-
Ship Mudara, of New York, will be total loss.
She was new ship, about sixteen months old. III
Ship Madeline, Shankland, Of Philadelphia, just
arrived from New Orleens-sunk. pa -
Brig Echo, Smith, Of Newport-aunk. L4'.'
Brig Lisbon, of Newport, injured about $1,000
Brig Mohawk, Croker, sunk--cargo and vessel
total oss--was sold for $500. M, bad. ~,
Brig Oak, had been ashore on the rocks--lost her
foremost and Amaintopmast. $50 H.e.g
Brig Willinoket, Of Boston, badly damaged, hav-
ing had her stern knocked of, probably would DO
| condemned. -s .s-Nx
Brig Tit badly damaged, had her side stove in
and lost topmast Was repaired and would sail in a
few days for New Orleans. ..I,. iA5.h 81
Brig Cumberland, of New York, badly injured
| and was condemned. aelMGH7Uph=1 AZ
Schr Planet Jacobs, sunk, condemned, and sold
| for $40 /" "29t N5y Z. @tt " t9A larwasA,
Schr Merchant, of Charleston, Kean, dismastcd.
| Capt Crosby, of the ship Chde Harold died
at Havana on the 18th instant, Of Inflammation of
| the bowels. G.s aaGgl s.4y ssL.asi 5iu.
The brig Maria L. Hill, of Dennis, Capt. Chase,
| from Georgetown, D. c., bound to Kingston, jam,
went down in a gale Of wind on the 18th Of Sep
TENDER, in lat. 30, Ion. 70. Captain and crew were
taken of by Capt Sprague of the brig Smyrna, and
carried into Havana. If 9H
slip from the Savannah Georgian Of October
90, contains letter giving an account of terrific
hurricane at Havana: NJ 1S3 h 22t#t
aIiavana was visited on the evening Of the 10th
with terrific hurricane far more destructive In lis
effects upon the shipping in the harbor than in
l '844 Ii lasted several hours. Out Of l04 sailing
vessels, steamers, and vessels Of war in that port
all but II have been sunk, wrecked, dismnstcd, OF
other wise injured besides 40 or SO coasters de-