New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-17

were made in the hold, sno ~nSn VIZ NcIe iA4oi-'N
hat the vessel was still sound 10 her hulk, We TOOK
courage IL was whispered, II she can but brave the
to,ce =, the seas all morning there remains forlorn
hope Of being rescued by some passing vessel bu'
eve, mi. seemed very improbable the storm sui
RACED with unsbsied fury, and every wave dashed
against Us merciles.ly, and submerged 10 In the
angry element And thus dismssted, and hopelessy
disabled We watched through the lOng-oh, how
weary hours Of that night OF horrors jostled, and
tossed and rocked upon the angry waves.
In consequence Of the disabled condition Of the
CINE the pump, which 10 ordinarily KEEP, in constant
action BY steam had ceased to play 1t therefore be
came necessary to work II by hand. Il was gres,
satisfaction TO such Of the passengers were able 70
assist the gaan, in this very laborous and Inn
portsnt duty through the night
Day al length darned upon US, aud with It's hr''
CLEAN Of light far away at the North east OF u'
the prm straight Of vessel well defined against
the horizon The gale though somewhat suo'ided
SIN RACED pitilessy and she scuddng along VIE
bare poles across our track before the wind One poor
fellow waved hs handkerchief in the wind, and shouted
aloud for aid but his voice died away In the whistle Of
the gale and the signal was disregarded They must
have seen US but gave US no aid, and the nattering
hope that her appearance excited speedily died away
| Forlorn detected and almost hopeless We looked
abroad upon the desert waste OF waves. We looked
and naught but
! .Th.ssy and the ses--ths -. snd he sty,
Lay itsa .oss the r-sD sJe.
/ We bad drned all night al the mercy OF the waves
and were s,iu drifting Our foremost and mizen top
mast With all their and rigging were gone -
Our main top mas, sprung, and the engine and
rudder were disabled but by the prompt and efficient
abors Of the officers and crew At ten o'clock on the
morning Of the 9th We refied with temporary
sails 90 that with aid Of the dseutangled engine We
moved slowly forward The gale subsidized before
night and fresh breeze sprung up. That night worn
out with anxiety and fatigue, slept soundy
| 90 the 9th We had fine day and propitOus winds
Ga the 2Gth which sunday religious services were
held in The main cabin, conducted BY Rev Mr. May q
Wesleyan Methodist clergyman, and fellow pa'sen-
ger The services were very solemn aud impressive.
| lie preached from Matt X 80 His remarks were sp.
propriate 10 the OCCASION and his listeners appeared
very attentive and serious.
II had been thought advisable 10 put in at Bermuda
a. the nearest port, for repsirs Our progress 10 this
port was slow. tedious, and attended with anxiety
The winds adverse all day on the 9th, and
especially through the night when we were visited
by series Of squalls Who has not heard Of Bermada
sguds2 Our vessel owing particularly to her disabled
condition larbored seriously and being fearful Of foun
definH upon thf fDfhl Ittls p'A'e 'uN
We at midnight laid TO for the light Of the morning
At day break We moved forward again, and al one
o'clock P 81 the welcome cry land no " sent thrill
Of rapture 70 every soul Our anxious eyes sought the
dim vspory line Of tara frra in the distance and the
shout II mp the spontaneous uttersnca OF
gratitude.
Az four O'Clock we had approached within about
league Of the island A flag displayed for pilot
and in half an hour a very intelligent negro came TO
assistance. In JOY little anticipated the John
Gilpir race that yet in reserve for us.
We had no sooner received the pilot board than
he bid "a. stand Off as we were within few yards Of
the hidden reefs. Our sails promptly hosted,
|, and full head of steam applied, and made out
again for the open
Night was again setting IN upon us, when We once
more headed for the desired port but Just then we were
struck by furious gale from the Northeast and car
ried away sgsin to The engine tugsed and ioled
and sbored against il necessarily al the night but In
vain Atday break. as were tossing about we &C
casionay caught from the oaming OF the
the same dim outline Of land that slsddened our
eyes the day before. Long before night we we're
Naas. soas A. Al .oas'
and with the melancholy pipngs Of most furious and
unlocked for gale, esger hopes wen, down again ;
And thus for FIVE full days. and many weary
nshts IN earfuy crippled condition, were we sub
! iected anew 10 the perils of the mighty deep
Thus, Messrs Editors it will be perceived that our
Journey thus far not been attended with very many
of those pleasing Incidents that render voyage 80
seductive In anticipation But IT will be consolation
10 our many friends in the States 1t Is certainly
source of gratitude us know that we are now per
mitted in much mercy look out this clear and tran
ou sabbath evening upon rich and fragrant groves Of
orange and lemon. bending under their burden OF ripe
yellow fruit am, very truly yours,
A A. NICHOLSON.
S-snce writing the above, have been frequent
ly asked tor an opinion OF the seswor,hness Of the
steamer Hartford have invariably replied that my
experience short of being able 10 pass iniei-
gent judgment her going capacities find !, ia
be the general opinion, however among intelligent nsu
tlcsl gentlemen that vessel OF her tonnage, Of or
binary model and strength, would have passed The or
deal Of the 23i Of February unpjured OF this, how
ever. as before in,ims,ed unable to pass opin
ton II may be inappropriate TO present In this
motion the written opinions Of several gentlemen who
made careful snd in the opinion Of the writer, an
, impartial examination OF the vessel =; Bermuda.
~sr. Gsosss'. Btssrs. March 10. isia
i,ri nov yns & pe'' are o. epsea ,ns, 40 vessel ~ ,e
eosaa Contemplated ,os,s. 70 essa ard ~',,. ls.oas
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al cuncerust 70 stsadon the voyage. sEn.t
p THOs a. TUgkkR. J. " NILSSON.
SANL. h. lRorI. JAMES ATHELL,
; JOHN FOX
It will scarcely detrsc from the importance Of the
above document 70 add that the several gentlemen
whose names affixed thereto, men Of the nigh
es, standing of long and varied experience as nsvss
tors and ship builders Yours, sc. Am.
Ats meeting Of the passengers Of the steamer Hart
ford held In the cabin Of said vessel RAY. Ms MAY
was appointed Chairman, and samuel Kip Secretary
Nessrs. A A. Nicholson and Thomas Andrews Esqs
we've appointed Committee 10 dram Resolutions TX
pressve Of the OF this seetng aud reported the
? following, which were unanimously adopted
Acvo5s The evidences IN possession are suci
50 10 In the nsershe belief that the stesur
Hartford not nor 10 possible for her 10 be put 10
suitable condition fir voyage 10 California, and
, " heroas THIS belief 10 f0uuded hrs upon IN eXpe
ence attending voyage 10 this port sud second y
upon he Opinions and sivc- OF skiu nsVgsors and me
a chsric.. and
HASreIs, Capt James N Havens, hist oftcsr OF said
vessel slthough bis ipsrepidy and cudsansed drawer,
1afiug our for him The special al irs
ton OF ali The psssengesl has now expressed his toncs
convictions that said vessel 10 unsafe for said voyage
. therefore.
ResNrol Thai ihis meeting has publicly express the
srsVguic 10 Capt james Hsy-ns for bis honorso =
msp,y and humane conduct 10 giving the benefit Of hi
opinion rendered vsasbe from bic long experience