The New York herald., 1850-12-06

stern thus eplsrsins the stung box the inner stern
post (or that built IN the ship causing
Immediate measures taken to stop these addi-
tional pumps set going, and . man plscsd below to
watch the stuffng box all II up far 40 practicable
and report upon its condition, Sc. The leak st the
keel could not be reached owing to its peculiar tus-
tion and the extremely sharp build of the ship Con-
siderable uneasine. began to be experience cd by
those who knew the exact position OF things to the
probable result Of the accident the rudder lost stern
post gone ship leaking propeller not able be worked
and chip refusing to steer by her sails owing her
great length Gas fest.)
At l0A. M, breeze sprang up from the 9. and + =,
shortly after changing TO N W. and N. N. w., soon
increasing to violent gale at p N blowing per-
feet hurricane carrying away the fore trysAi, and
ripping the mizzen sail to pieces continuing to blow
with almost undiminished fury all ths day and
till early on the morning of Saturday, during the
whole of which time the pumps kept working BY
of the engine.
Early on Saturday, oath Nov the wind having par
TALLY ulled the distress rudder tried but found
be wholly inefficient At 10 o'clock, A. NJ, q bsrque
vas seen about 10 miles distant having all sail set
steering west Distress signals hoisted and every
attempt made to get the ship by meaus Of her
sails with view to her and attract her
attention but unfortunately without About
3P NJ. the crew came aft and desired permission to
lower the boats, and pull for the bark; this the
captain refused, observing justly that with tn 8
sea Is 1t was, 1t would be dark long they
could by any possibility reach her.
Alter great deal of discussio on among them ves
which, ct one time 1t feared would result in q
mutiDy 70 portion of them having provided some bis
cult and water and got into the on the larboar
quarter1 they at length gave up the design, and as.
sisted In making renewed efforts to get the steamers
head round and at sunsst being opportuney assisted
by sea breaking her quarter, succeeded in their
efforts During the night the wind gradually fsrh-
ened and at 10 A. NJ on Sunday, blew gale from the
eastward, with heavy squalls sleet snow rain the
steamer being under close reefed tore topsa storm
mizen, and fore trysail. At o'clock P M, we're by
reckoning, close upon the east end OF Sable Island
with every prospect of being driven the reefs du
ring the night. Anchors, chains, sc, now got
in readiness all hands assisting. At midnight. when
in momentaIy expectation Of striking the wind sud
denly shifted from Il. to N w., and drove her of shore
again.
On Monday, the wind Stacked OF from the N W., the
vessel during the whole day drifting OF shore at the
rate Of about ~ knots hour. The lead was kept
constantly going, but only one sounding of 40 fathons
was obtained.
On Tuesday, the wind still blew from the NV.
During the morning an Ingenious device adopted
to stop the leak of the keel by means OF boxing and
plugging 1t with composition of white lead, yarn,
etc but uphappily without effect. The passengers
and gines continue 4 to work the pumps, the crew
being employed in repairing the sails, they all having
suffered considerable damage.
Wednesday, the 9th being a fine, calm day, the
beats were lowered, and an attempt made to tow
her head round; but her great length found to be
inturmountaole obstacle A sharp look. out was
kept for any passing .ai aud all hands took their
gular turns at the pumps; but notwithstanding the
most strenuous exertions, the water could not be
duced to less than foot in depth In the hold va
rety Of suggestions and plans made for
strueting and sfHxipg ruaders but in consequence
the dapsted condition OF the stern and the propel
Ter still hanging Of them of any avail
In the afternoon n Wind sprung mp from the south,
and smother sttem pt made to get her head round
to the time partially succesingi but sud
den gust of wind from the T. took her back again.
Renewed .forts were made during the night, but
proved iruitless.
ThuTsday the 2sth, at daylight ves.el was Disco
vered from the mast head distant about ten miles,
under cloud Of sail and steering N E.. the steamer
at the time hssiing W. 8 W. Ats A. NJ the wind
coming the W, the sail tsc ked nd stood for
u.s. At ths time and during the niest all the pumps
we're worked, but the water had nevertheless, dur
ing the previous twelve hours gained from ten to
twelve inches In depth both leaks evidently getting
much worse, and all hands being more less exhaust
ed At half past tho strange sail Iuld he
seen rsm the poop signals Of distress made both
German and English-the latter NO. $50, Marrystts
code. Two marooDs were also nreji but owing to the
steamer being to leswsrd not heard In short
time the stranger having seen the fash of the maroon
usess and shortly aser reading signals shortened
,sl and down for u, the wind at the time blowing
a gale from the n. w.
Ls,ocn a. within easy distance boat Va, lowered
fha ruA aata md fostr md tab
with two OF the Enelish cabin passengers, (Nesrs.
James j. Geary and J. De Normsn) to 20 on board,
rsrort the steamers condition, and ask assistance
Alter ahtavy pull the running high at the time,
he the ship In safety the latter being found
to he the packet ship Dsvonshire, Capt uovey from
London to New York. On boarding her, Msasrs Geary
ard De Norman went AFT, and explained to Capt Ho-
vsy hertsiton in which they had left the steamer
on besrirE which Capt II without moments hesi:s-
tion. ord,rsd his boats to be or and render every
possible afsistance Two boats were immeai.tey
mnnned with four each one being placed In charge
OF the frat oRc,r Mr. Moore, the other, OF Mr. J. q.
johnson, the third mate these. in company With the
steamers three boats. com menoed transporting the
passengers work Of very consdsrabe labor aud dan
ger the wind and being both very high during the
wkoe day.
About an. NJ Mr. John.on's baat (which had already
made successful trps having just taken board
stesrage passengers, in endeavoring TO leave
dritsd under the steamers bow aud she pitching hea
Willy at the time, the beat in moment stove. Two
Of the tucoeeded in getting the bottom Of
her and taken of by Of those returning the
steamer. Ropes we're inme siaely hove over for the
rest but only Of the succeeded In Oh. ain
ing fast hold The remainder, viz, Mt johnson
three OF his esmsn and ave Of the passengers uAor
tunatcly perished
Captain Psulsen having all his passengers save
the ship, went into the hold ard found that duriag
the Eve hours the pumps had ceased working the
water had increased TO elk feet in depth. lie then
called the crew mp (they at the time Lying OF the
steamers eide in the boats but they most positively
rsfufing sgsin to 20 board, Captain decided
Though with regret to abandon her accordingly, hav
ing himself got out y the cabins aud store room as