The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-13

VIII ,le press. allude to the manner in which pas-
tenger vessels are perm Ned to leave San Francisco
on their long voyage to these colonies l mean
American vessels. Not one has arrived here with
out just cause Of complaint from the passengers TO
the grossest negligence in fitting out, finding.
&c. And in many cases the passengers have ar
rived in an almost halfstarved condition, and pennt
less-having been compelled to spend their little all
at the islands, or starve there. Nearly all vessels
arriving here Of that class, in b0tt0mried fo-
as much as they are worth. have now one in
hand with three distinct bottomries on her-mor
than her value. This serves the owner right, but
benefits not the poor passengers. The passengers,
in these courts redress against vessels under
the stars and stripes. What reflection it is upon
are permitted under it's sacred name! enclose you
prices current and review of markets, and will keep
you advised by every direct transit.
WooLLooMooLoo.
Our Australian Correspondence.
INTERESTING ACCOUNT OF VOYAGE FROM NEW
YORK TO MELBOURNE.
MELBOURNE, Aug. l, 1868.
The Departure and Subsequent Gale-- Concert On,
Board Christmas Day Capture Of Sharks-A
Strange Sail Weather at the Eq yator-C Cross.
ing the Lane, and the Ceremonies Observed on
That Occasion.
AS you desired me on leaving New York, to write
to you detailed account of my adventures and ex-
periences In my voyage to and travels through the
land of gold, have thus far kept daily record Of
the scenes which have witnessed and acted in and
intend continuing my diary, and extracting there
from whatever conceive to be of interest to you
and to the readers Of the HERALD. The following
log Of my voyage will, I hope, partake of that
character
On Tuesday, the 14th Of December, the ship
Scargo left the harbor of New York with upwards Of
two hundred souls on board bound for Port Philip.
You have already been made aware Of our detention
in the bay the whole of that day, in consequence Of
deficient cooking apparatus which had been put
on board, and which it was necessary to replace with
better one. The next day we made very little pro-
gress.
The passengers, at least great number Of them,
brought their muskets and revolvers on deck and
passed away the day in practising their aim at
gulls There were some very excellent revolvers
and rifles amongst them, and am certain every
man on board was armed with ether besides having
dirks stettos and knives, in every shape and size
Thursday, the 10th, was another beautiful day, blu
with the considerable drawback of there being a
head wind, which sent us withia fifty miles of the
coast OF Maine. In the evening fine breeze sprung
up, and away sped the Scarg0 at nine knots hour
with her bow pointing fair to the land of promise
and before night cast her dark mantle over the waste
of waters we had lost sight of land That Thursday
evenings breeze freshened and freshened, and from
Friday morning until Tuesday about the same hour
with bare poles, with merely as much canvas as was
necessary to keep her steady. Friday, Saturday
and Sunday we had some severe all showers rem ier
ing our life on the ocean wave anything but pleasant
closed down. The storm that afternoon had re ached
its fercest point, and the good ship shook in every
timber as each succeeding wave more terrible than
Its foreruDner appeared in our path and towering
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moment to collect its strength, broke with all its
fury upon her; but she stood it WELL The gale blew
favoraby and not losing mile by going out of our
course, we ran from Friday until Friday again at an
occurred on Saturday, during the gale, which for q
time frightened us little. Our captain-one Of
your saOr.like democratic captains, Cape Cod
maI-went to assist at the wheel, 1.-TWO men had
lasbedO through some cayelessness the wheel slipped
out OF their hands, and one of the handles as the
wheel turned rapidly round, struck him on the leg,
severe wound 1t luckily did not strike him on the
knee, or it would have shattered it to pieces. On
Monday, the 20th the reel was thrown out, and it
was asceaned tn at we were then going at the rate
Of ten miles an hour, and steering eastsoutheast.
This was very pleasant, warm day; the sick had
all recovered, and women and children for tue
first time appeared on the deck.
On the pO0p-deck concert was got up there
were violin, clarionet, an &C ,ordon, a flute, and
about half dozen of capital singers; but soon
four Italians appeared on the scene with their gui.
tars, ana assure you that very soon the listeners to
the VIOLIN claronet, &C.. fell of aud gathered round
the Italians. Their harmony was of the most choice
description, and never enjoyed concert in Metro
politan Hall half as much as did the concert that
evening on the poopdeck Of the Scargo. 1t was the
first time ever heard the Marselaise sung, and 1t
delighted me.
THURSDAY, 23d-in 35 IA north latitude, and
AZ 40 east longitude.-For the frs. time snce we
started, sail appeared in sight, steering directly To-
vflo har otn,rt
remained observing her until she pass us, which che
did in about quarter of an hour, perhaps less
the wind was too high to allow of any communica-
ton passing between us. The strange sail was a
brig, bound, believe, for Philadelphia This was
very cold. wet, unpleasant day, disagreeabe on deck
and below.
SATURDAY, 25th, Christmas Day-This morning
arose early and paid my usual visit to the wheel.
was pleased to find that we were steering E. S. E.,
end going about eight knots; the morning was
most delightful, and the sun shone bright and
warm. During the day 1t was exceeding hot, being
in strange contrast to my Christmas experience Of
frost and snow. luckily got hold Of Master
Humphreys Clock, and occupied myself in reading
the old Curiosity shop, laughing at Dick swivel!er,
The day. passed off without any particular incl
dent Dickens beautiful, soul touching language
often brought my feelings bak to father and brothers
TO the Christmas days Of our boyhood, whea our
feelings were young, and when | remember often
shedding tears OF joy on beholdng our dear father
surrounded by all his children. Those days are fled
forever, and could almost picture to myself his sit
tirg alone on Last Christmas day, and liken him to
the deaf old gentleman that Master Humphrey found
eating his Christmas dinner alone. AS often as
have read the cold Curiosity Shop" before, it never
afforded me half the pleasure it did Christmas day.
SUNDAY, (St. Stephens Day)-What recollec-
tions crowd upon Inc as l write the words! How
many well.known forms, companions Of our boyish
sports, toe magic wand of memory conjures up be-
fore me, rs If to draw me back in spirit to those
times when the little town the banks of the Eroe
was our world, and when we cared for nothing be-
yond it, and when st Stephens day, above all days
in the year. brought the largest amount of boyish
sprt II my wishes could smooth the path of life for
our old play mates, would make 1t smooth aud
pleasant way for them. This morning the thermome-
ter at O'Clock was at ~. forgo. to observe the
was very hot during the day. We had a sacred con.
cert on the poop deck all the forenoon The devout
had y all their own way, the Italians did not dis
turb them. / have been told that the captain OBJ