The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-18
and no could be found there suppos, that the

and person could be found there we supposs that the
men we're fortunate enough to escape.
Mr.. Meter, whose statement we have siyen, saved a
Gdy from drowning sheumped overheard with the
Tight but wa. gaisny rescued from watery grave BY
friends We were unable to learn her name
small dog belonging to passenger who very
water at this time just beginning to do. into the
state room BY the sagacty of this animal he made
aware OF the danger he exposed to.
Just before the accident took place. Mr. Cushing the
tecond engineer and ono Of the injured persons, had
stepped into the fire to get drink Of water and
looked out to see how far d. they As he looked
out he saw the sloop but few feet and he sang
to the others In the fire to take Of themselves
Before he could get of the the collision took
office.
George Stafford. who died on board the boat from the
injuries received had made arrangements down the
nsht before but was prevailed upon by friend to stay
over another day.
Mr.. Bennett was the means, no d~lnk of saving Mr.
CuttiDghsms life, as that gentlemen at6pted to jump
but be was caught by Me- Bennett, who held
him fast until assistance arrived when the sufferer
conveyed back to q state room.
THE CONDITION OF THE wRECK-HEAvY LOSS, ETC.
The ia now complete wreck nothing of the upper
freight is for the most part transferred lighters and
sloops which have conveyed IT to this city About 81 900
weth OF chairs have been and andrsd
wooden pals are broken or smashed The boat lies
with her hesd towards the north leaning very much to
wards the shore the east side Of the Men have
been kept continually to work pumping the water of
her The machinery not injured in the least any
rar Of her hull the upper alone having been do
s'royed In the saeroom saloon where the passengers
slept that were killed and scsdod scattered about
in confusion bed clothes beds, life preservsrs wash
pieces Of looking glasses and portions OF the sky
light through which Mr. Cushngton was blown. The
greater portion of the and hurricane decks
have fallen on beard of the boat where they the
psssage except person can get underneath it is
sible 10 Inspect the boat.
On Sunday the wreck was visited by the of
all the neghborhood around, who focked thhe1 CLEAN
some correct rews about tho accident it had bssn
greatly exaggerated at first.
Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon Mr. Vincent
the proprietor of the Exchange Hotel for
the humane manner in which all the wounded treat
ca at bis house Every attention paid to the unfor
tunste sufferers by hia daughter and his mother, Mes
Gilbert Vincent Misses Harbottle Thompson, Hunter
and Harswe also labored necessarily the whole day,
administering to the wants Of the wounded Such deeds
Of true philanthropy were indeed worthy example
to all.
The captain, about O'Clock last evening, COM
puted his less TO be about $25 00O which there
NO insurance.
We have to offer thanks 70 Dr. Proal Coroner of
New Hamburg Mr.. Vincent, of the Exchange Hotel and
Mr. Smith, the captain Of the Empire for the facilities
extended to the reporter Of the HERALD willis
ing before the public the particulars of this nslan
chOly and fatal occurrence