Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-01-14

4, Captain II. went on BOARD the boat, leav.
ing Mr. HoXie, two mates and six seamen
in charge to keep The engine to work.
The boats were now all astern of the ship,
and she settling fast. AT IL, on Tuesday,
it was found that more steam than smoke
came from below, and the exertions at the
pump were somewhat remi,ted.
On W Wednesday sail was made on the
ship, and she ran to the N. w., (lhe wind
being a, the lin s. E., hoping that some
vessel nigh, be fallen in with. All the
the boats still in tow. The decks were
very hot, and at the hottest places holes
were cut, and the hose applied.
Thursday-the weather was moderate;
continued to pump out hot water and pump
in cold. The heat Of the decks was in.
creasing. Stood to the S. E., no vessel in
sight A difficulty at this time occurred in
the long boat, as it was found that she was
too deep to tow with safety. Some were
induced to come on board the ship, and sail
was then made ON her for the w Western Is
lands.
~ Friday-at IL meridian, n sail was
made out from the mast head, bearing E.
S. E. 20 miles. Desponding faces bright
ening up, and all felt that there was yet
hope. But as the burning ship nearei the
Stranger, he did not appear TO notice the
signals OF distress, which were flying at two
mast heads. Despair again preyalled-
top-sals were lowered, and The chase aban-
doned. At that moment the stranger ap-
peared to notice the signals, and at once al
tered his course, furlcd his top gallant sails
and courses, reefed his top-sails and pre-
pared his vessel for any emergency. At
4 80 the stranger came within haiing dis
lance, and proved to be the British Barque
Sarah of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Captain
David Cook. Several attempts were made
before he could get the long boat, but at 5
30 she got along side the barque with six
persons, (including Captain, H.) in the
boat, who We're most kindly received. It
blew double.reefed top-sail breeze at the
time, and the two quarter boats were bro't
by the crew alongside, but the sea was too
heavy to venture with any the passen-
gers. The barque lay close to the ship
during the night, with lights hoisted, while
the wind Increased so much that the three
boats towing astern were carried away.
Salurday-at daylight the ship being far
astern hosted the ensign for her to come
up, but she not minding the signal, the
barque ran down to her, and fea-iag the
flames would soon burst out Mr.. Hoxie low
cred two boats from the barque, and com
menced taking the women and children on
board. Worked until dark when the wind
and sea increasing, the men refused 10 re-
turn to the ship, as they feared the boats
would be swamped. During the night it
blew a gale. A heavy sen was running,
and a boat towing astern was carried away.
Sunday afternoon found that 1853 pas
sengers were on board the barque, and all
the crew except six lay. close TO the ship
that night and throughout the next day, as
it continued to blow too heavily to lower
the boats with safety. ,.,.-....s,,....;-..s
Tuesday, 2Oth-,he second mate and six
men volunteered to, go on board the ship
and relieve those still remaining n.her, and
steer after The barque for the lard; it be-
ing impossible to take them on board in
such boats as were left, while such a'sea
was running. Captain Cook thought j,
advisable TO get if possible. off Flores,
which was then supposed 70 bear 5. E. dis.
tant eighty five miles. The men went on
board and relieved their companions, who
returned to the barque greatly exhausted.
Sail was made on the ship and at P M,
on Wednesday (sea account) made the
land At7P NJ. hove too under the lee
of Flores, and commenced moving the pas.
sengers to the Barque;- worked all night,
ol A Ill foIv boo
Cupt. H. then called tie crew aft, and in
quired ifany Of them would remain by the
ship and endeavor to get her into Fayal,-'
Mr.. Hoxie having previously volunteered,
provided he could find six men to stand by
HIM. They all refused, however, in as
much as the main mast was burned of, and
swinging from side to side. and the decks
working very much under their feet, they
did not regard it safe 10 remain on her an
other hour.
Caytain Hoxie then despatched his first
officer and boats crew to raise the matches
of the burning ship; having done which,
they had great difficulty to escape from the
aomes. and in twenty minutes the ill-fated
vessel was enveloped in a mass Of flames.
The sight was terr6cally grand.
At daylight a faint smoke was seen,
which soon disappeared, and with it, the
remains of the good ship, "Caleb Grim
shaw." a-e- as .17es- -A tF-r"
Thursday-Light airs and calm.
Friday-Head winds prevailed, and it
was ascertained that there were only 300
gallons Of water, and 800 to 400 pounds of
bread on board the barque. Half pint
Of water and half q biscuit were all that
could be allowed the suffering passengers.
At night it blew stiff breeze. Beat up
for the harbor Of Fayal: At II weathered
the S. w. point, and Ind a fair wind
At l 80 on Saturday, the captain of the
Port came off and piloted the barque to the
anchorage Soon after, the Health officer
came along side and ordered the vessel in
to Quarantine for five days. The English
Consul at once sent on board some bread
and water. .-.--. - --..
The American Consul, HENRY DABNEY,
Esq, soon came along side and on learn
ing the situation Of the unfortunate pnssen.
gers, sent on board 5000 oranges, 20 BUSH
els Of potatoes and a cask of wine, beef
fish, &c .t....l. e.,
The Consul and bis family spared no ex-
ertions to alleviate the sufferings of those
who were thus placed under his protection.