The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-21
Loss of the Steamer n utual safety.

Loss Of the Steamer u utual safety.
fohI SroRcE lsLArp, october Ia. lsso i have TO
communists the total loss of the steamboat Mutual Safe.
" on the afternoon Of the tn inst near 81 johns har
We left Charleston. you are aware on the afternoon
OF me iotn INST with moderate breeze from the N E..
which before night increased to gale and the boat la
bo'ed SO severeiy IN the heavy sea, which quickly
raised that she sprung leak
oo' pumps connected with the engine kept her, how.
ever tree aud at day ordered the upper cabin 10
be cut of and thrown overheard This greatly relieved
her but the wind and sea still kept increasing with the
advance OF the day and council of the and
officers was held and it was their unanimous opinion
that the boat would certainly founder Il she continued
and that only hope Of saving the lives of those
on board running for the land if no favorable
change took place in the weather. to beach her
We made the land at four in the morning and few
pal pump had failed and that the water fast gaining
The spot where the breakers lghtest selected
and we fortunately came about one hundred yards in
side of them be. the boat took the ground The
boats then safely launched with the exception
the larboard quarter boat (Which unfortunately
landed except eighteen who were compelled to remain
all night
about deck swept of by the breakers which, ne
the tide surrounded and forced to ID Ike
refuge in the engine room on the upper deck as the on
At daylight strong crews pulled of two Of the boat
to assistance and took of twelve persons, but
they unable to return and longer continuance
the wreck threatened inevitable destruction to
we threw over the gangway plank and myself one OF
port TO enable us to reach the beach not life was lost
nor person injured.
Few, however, saved more than what they stood in,
az the ladies saloon contained nearly all the baggage
when it was swept overheard, the baggage of
accompanied it The place of our disaster only o
mile distant from the residence of Major Kingsley
Gibbs Our company about sixty in number, and
he received us with true southern hospitality.
Had we been in the house OF relative we could not
and speak the feelings of all when say that wan,
words to express our gratitude to him and his noble
hearted lady The boat and engine will fear, be to
tai loss but shall remain here TO all that be
saved. Yours truly
The Mutual Safety recently purchased in this
city to between New Orleans apd Galveston. She
left New York on the Sd and arrived at Charleston
the Sth
From the Savannah Republican of Oct lel
passengers have lost the whole of their baggage, and
what was preserved is very much injured
Part of the passengers and the crew were taken off
from Fort George Isandb the steamboat ST. Matthews,
Capt McNulty Ito whom the passengers desire return
their heartfelt thanks for his politeness and attenton
The following is the list of passengers on board the
Mrs. Andrews Mr. f. Alec, Mr. NJ. Alec, Capt D. c.
Mcclure, G. Frank, J. H. Prioeau, D. A. Wagon Web
ster Thompson, r Birkinsnaw and six deck passen-
gers who. with Capt Pensyer, officers and crew. equal
Police Intelligence.
Hgh.oay Robbery icerl Burly, ofthe Lower Police.
arrested last night that notorious Pocketbook chopper
S Ss Of of
Island, last Wednesday night, and stealing from his
person the sum of $a5 appears that Mr. Clnch was
the hours of and o'clock and when nearly opposite
Barclay street, four fellows up suddenly behind
siezed him by the threw him down. and when down
of them. Williams, tied handkerchief his
mouth to prevent his making noise, and while held in
this position his pantaoons pocket was rfed Of wallet
containing $25; and they obtained his
they all off in different directions and since that time
he has been unable to find any Of the robbers until last
night he identified the used (Eldrdge) whom he
standing the steps of Alderman Stoneals in Fulton
street when he at once taken into custody by this
On going along to the station house. he CON-
plainsnt side, and said" II get you S25 will
you let me Co. and stop His Psls' have Likewise
not to prosecute Justice Drnker committed Eldrdge
for examination.
arrested two men last night called Michael Goodman
and Francis Markham whom he discovered last night in
s Moe
taken to the station house, and locked up for exam
nation.
"A Flare up amongst the Fancy-As officers Eldridge
and Allen, of the 9th ward, were duty at about
o'clock yesterday morning. they arresteda man called
Mike Phillips and another individual for being drunk
and disorderly. When sooner they in custody
than about twenty puglistic characters running
located in Church street. and fell upon these officers
knocking them down. The alarm rap given and
officers Everson, Martin, Mccoy and Bauvelt came to
the melee Alien and Everson the two first officers
beaten and kicked in most brutal manner, much
course Of the forenoon the following arrested
and identified being the parties concerned in the riot
Iobn Johnson. Thomas s'DsnnelI William Miner and
Charles W. Sharpe who were held to bail by Justice
Bnker in $500 EACH for their appearance at Court Tor
trial. which they gave, and wero discharged from Gus
Grand LGrceny.-Oficer Odlum, Of the 9th ward ar
rested last night fellow called John Jachs and his wo
mo Sarah Mev lan alias Jacks a nj
John Sergeant OF 56 Forsyth street, while in q crib
kept by the accused at No 81 Mott street. Of pocket
book containing $50 in bank bills Both committed for
trial
Extensive Burglary in Boston.-some burglar entered
the Jew elIy occupied by Mr. r. E. Mosely in Bos
ton on Saturday night last by the use Of false Keys and
stole thererom large quantity of gold lever watches
and jewelry, amounting to over $4,000 A reward OF
5000 offered for the arrest of the thief and the
Robbery.-The premises No. 46. Greenwich St, were
entered yesterday forenoon and robbed of silver lever
watch and quantity of jewery Supposed to be done
by two boys, who were to come from out of the
.attempito Commit Suieide-oficer Hickok of the
9TH ward rescued man by the name of James Salts
field whom he found on the dock, in the very act o.
jumping into the river for the purpose Of destroy
mis- existence Taken to the station house and locked
up
the 9Th ward, arrested, yesterday morning, a fellow
called william Sumpter whom they caught 10 the act OF
stealing coat, valued at 49, belonging to Mr.. Hall
corner OF Washington and Vesey streets. Locked ul
for trial
Breaking the Seaiof Lettsr.-Constablc Hitchcock
of Poughkeepe Duchess county, arrested last night
warrant issued by Justice Brush, of the above
place, woman by the name Of Eliza wagar charge
Of obtaining letter out of the Poughkeepsie post Office
in July last which letter directed to Mrs Catha
rne Wagar, and contained money. The accused repre-
scented the postmaster that she acquainted with
Mrs. Catharne Wagar, who had requested get the
letter for her Upon this statement the letter deli
vered but the legitimate Mrs Wsgar received
letter She will be taken back to Poughkeepsie day
by the officer, to answer to the charge.
Movements Of Travellers.
The arrivals yesterday exceeded in quantity compa
rativey any announcement we have heretofore made
this season Of the year.
AsroR-J Stokes, Philadelphia r. Middleton Charles
ton; w. Webb, Troy; II. Street, Charleston; c. Burn
side, Boston; W.. Woodwork, Hyde Park; 8. Bull
Reading; d. strelon, CHM; A. Merritt, Missouri; f.
Adams, Boston; II. Ewing, Tennessee; q. Greer Troy
VI. Croswell. Albany; w. Edwards, Boston; w. Hunt
Troy; w. Chase. Liverpool; +. Tsggart, London; q
Frnk, New Orleans; A Turnbull Baltimore; DR. Broom
field, England; +. KANE Mansfeld B. White. Boston
VI. Edgerton, New London; James Anthony. Providence
II Bates Boston; J. Collier, Albany; II Ames Conn;
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