New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-12-06

On Monday the wind Stacked oil from the
X w the vessel curing the whole day drifting
of shore at the rsteof about knots per hour.
The lead was kept constantly going bat only one
sounding Of 40 fstEons obtained
On Tuesday tie Wind still blew from the
\. W. During the morning al ingenious de7!se
was adopted to stop the LEAK at the keel by means
of boxing aud plugging it with composition OF
white lead, warn &, but without eject. The
passengers and engineer continued to work the
pumps. the crew being employed il repairing the
sails. they all having suffered comfortable dam
age
Wednesday, the 27.b being fine calm day,
tho boats were lowered and an attempt made to
tow er head round, but her great length was
found to be an insurmountabe obstacle A sharp
look. out was kept for any passing sail, and all
hands took their regular turns at the pumps but
notwithstanding the most strenuous czertions, the
water could not be reduced to less than a foot
depth in the hold. A variety Of suggestions and
plans were made for constructing and fixing rud-
dsrs but in consequence Of the dapidated con-
dition Of the stern and the propeller still hanging
on none Of them were Of any avail In the after
noon wind sprung up from the South, and
another attempt was made to get head round to
the shore this time it partially succeeded but
sudden gust OF wind from the E. s. E. took her
back again. Renewed efforts were made during
the night but proved fruitess.
Thursday the 23th, at daylight vessel was dis.
cerned from the masthead, distant about 10 miles
under a cloud of sail, and steering n. N Z. the
steamer at the time beading w. S. w. At Pm.
the wind coming from the n. W the sail tackled
and stood for the steamer. At this time and
during the night all the pumps were worked, bat
the water had nevertheless during the previous
y hours gained from 10 to 10 inches in depth, both
leaks evidently getting much worse, and all hands
being more or less exhausted. At 81, rs soon as
the strange sail could be from the poop
signals of distress were made both German and
English the latter, No. 1896, Marryatts code;
two maroons were also fired, but owing to the
steamer being to the leeward were not heard. In
a short time the stranger having seen the flash Of
the maroon fusecs, and soon after reading our
signals, shortened sail and ran down for the
Sloman. the wind al the time Blowing gale from
the n. w.
AS soon as within easy distance, q boat was
lowered with second mate and four men and dis
patched with two of the English cabin passen-
gers, (Messrs. James T. Geary and j. dc Nor
Manu. to go on board, report the steamers con-
dition and ask assistance. After heavy pull
the sea running high at the time) she reached the
ship in safety, the latter being found to be the
packet Devonshire Capt. Hovey, from London to
New. York. On boarding her Mcssfs Geary and
dc Norman went aft and related to Capt. Hovey
the position in which they had left the steamer
on hearing which Capt. H. without moments
hesitation ordered his boats to be Off and render
every possible assistance. Two boats were inn
mediately manned with four men EACH one being
placed in charge Of the first officer Mr.. Moore
the other of Mr.. j. g. Johnson the third mate
these, in company with the steamers three boats,
commenced transferring the passengers, work
of very considerable labor and danger the wind
and sea being both very high during the whole OF
the day,
About P NJ. Mr.. Johnson's boat (which had
already made two successful trips having Just
taken on board passengers, in endeavoring to
leave drifted under the steamers bow and she
pitching heavily at the time, the boat was in
moment stove Two of the passengers succeed
ed in getting on the bottom of her and were taken
of by one of those returning TO the steamer
Ropes were Immediately hove over for the rest,
but only one of the seamen succeeded in OBJ
tanning fast hold The remainder, viz; Mr.
johnson, three of his seamen, and five of his
passengers together nine persons) unfortunately
persisted.
Captain Paulsen, having seen III! his passengers
leave the ship, went into the hold and found that
during the five hours the pumps had ceasedwork-
ing, the water had increased feet in depth He
then called the crew up they at the time lying
off the steamers side in the boats but they most
positively refused again to go on board. Captain
p decided, of necessity, though with much regret,
to abandon her accordingly, having himself got
out of the cabins and staterooms much OF the
baggage and stores as the boats could safely take
he left her, saving only his instruments and the
ship papers.
At O. at which hour it had become quite dark
the last boat had safely reached the ship. Capt
Hovey having now on board nearly 500 souls, and
only an average quantity OF provisions considered
it his duty to Immediately set sail, especially as
the wind had canted to the N. and Z. with
prospect of good rum
The names OF those who were SO unfortunately
lost by the STAYING Of the boat are given below
The fate of Mr.. johnson was peculiarly melan-
choly, he being brave man. an excellent seaman
and universal favorite.
No words can adequately express the gratitude
felt by those saved, toward Captain Hoyey for his
prompt and generous assistance and anwearied
efforts to render their position as comfortable as
| possible To MIR, Moore the st officer, and the
crews Of the boats, too much praise cannot be
awarded for their arfunu. ayertiOns and
! gallantry displayed nthe rescue of SO many souls
from whatin short time longer would have been
certain death. To the cabin passengers, ladies
as well as gentemen on board the Devonshire,
many and grateful thanks are due for their uni,