The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-12
PERSONAL sKETCHEs OF THE LOST And SAVED
Meeting Of the Notwithstanding
Feeling ON ,Change.
FULL AND COMPLETE LIST Of THE PASSENGERS
&c., Gc, &u.

FULL AND COMPLETE LIST Of THE PASSENGERS
DO, &c., 10.
In our regular edition, yesterday morning. we we're
obliged to record Of the greatest cslames that has
ever befsllen the city Of New York; and indeed the
loss Of noble steamship like the Arctic unsxcsed in
the history CT naval architecture with so many vaua
BILE lives must be considered great national afctlon
Buta few days ago the Arcic passengers rejoicing
in the prospect Of . speedy passage and many fair
cheek flushed with delight at the thought OF the
coming meeting with the dear ones ct homs. Even
when the accident occurred the extent of the danger
was not known; and finally, in moment, than
three. hundred men, women and chldren-in the full
enjoyment Of all that makes life dear to its
were hurried to thsir death No monument viii mark
their resting place-no epitaph will recount their
talents and virtues for the instruction Of
seneratcnsthe hand Of affection win not deck their
graves with Fioras trbutesthey sleep in depths
awaiting the Anal judgment when the sea shall give
up its dead ard dust return to the God that gave it,
The public mind was altogether unpreparsd for the
shock. Although the Arctic was anxiousy looked for.
no one thought that so stout and good ship had met
with any disaster. The consequence was that whom we
announced thu news the metropolis assumed the
appearance Of one great funeral This feeling spread
through all classes Of the community. The business
Streets usually go gay and busting, filled with
little groups Of whose solemn countenances showsd
that they were fully impressed with the belief that no
common disaster had befalen the city. In the home
circle the matter was talked in whispers, and
everywhere expressed the deepest regret 1t the
occurrence and the most profound sympathy for the
relatives and friends Of those on board.
This feeling extended beyond those who had any rela
tives frien5s acqudntances, for the Collins steam
ships the pride and glory Of New York. and c.ti
zens regard their trumphs their defea-hsr safety
their dangers-as those of the city tsei This win
account for the great depression which could bs seen
everywhere In the city yesterday 1t is beyond dsscrip
ON. 1t appeared that great pail had been lowered
upon us, and hat everything over byits
gloom.
The anxiety of this public to obtain particulars Of the
disaster caused the Herald Office be besieged BY great
crowd during the whole forenoon. Indeed al available
points whore might be obtained. the centres
whore concentrated groups Of anxious inqurers
Our regular edition contained the very clear and concise
narrative Of Mr. Burns and the list of passengers BY this
the public informed that the Arec with four hun
red pecns on board had gone down at sea-that only
thirty two persons ont Of the whole number and
passengers ut OF two hundred and atty, nown to
be saved. This distressing indeed. Blu. there
Ave boats other than that in which Mr. Burns
saved These boats must soon be heard from Arumor
current that despatchss from Of them had
been received at Mr.. Collins Office and many persons
repaired to that place. When entered, 1t seemed
like descending to . tomb solemn wers the faces
around If the effect in the streets somore hero it
was fmerM temporary feeling Of relief caused
by the that Of the boats had reached
Halifax and the narrative Of Mr. Baahlam the second
officer was received. II will be that there Is dis
repancy between his evidence, regards Mrs Collins
and that of Mr. Burns The last named gentleman says
che was on the quarterback when the rush made
for the raft while Mr. Baahlam Asserts that she
lost while going over the side to boat, time be-
FORE is to be hoped the ladies taken of In some
of the boats.
During the morning ths Office Of Adams Co.'s Ex-
press was flied with the relatives and friends Of tbs
passenger anxious to Mr.. Burns The scene here
presented WAS most affecting one-old men and young
sobbed like children when they were unable to obtain
news Of their friends and relatives.
Some additional particulars have been gathered from
various sources and below will be found several interest
ing statements from various persons on board. Tn,
narrative win be found as full and correct bs
made ct the present time.
II appears singular that many persons should have
been lost from the raft and hope to learn that some
of them have been saved. The boats launched would
contain ens hundred and atty persons.
From the statement Of Hr. Thompson who arrived 10
the Lebanon it seems quite probable that the number
savsd may be greater than reported Six boats left the
Arctic and there good to hope that some Of
then reached Shore picked up, besides the one
containing him.
Elk Collins, Esq. whose family has been swept away
in this dreadful catastrophe received the Arst ntsl
sence Of the disaster reaching this city from New
eey st an early hour this morning. from the
msnt in the journals.
Thomas Garland, fireman, one Of the persons saved
in the Lebanon states that from the strange
steamer swan to the Arctic, ana WAS hauled up on
deck with rope; but he was Frsnchman, and could
not sneak ONE word OF En- sh. This man, would ap
pear, was subsequently, lost. The boat which put Of
from the propeller CArnosan states was with ts pas
sensers literally ground to pieces by the sti revolving
wheels of the Arctcthe shrisks Of the unfortunate
beings rising above the confusion and excitement OF
board. Those Of the passengers and crew who wer'
rescued saved nothing but their lives; buf never wer
msn apparently LEES disposed to complain snAtchet
from the Jaws Of death IS BY miracle, they are bu
too glad to escape with their lives to complain OF tn
loss Of anything else. As they all In very destitute
condition however, something should be done to supply
their necessities.
The damage received by the Arctic from the collision
subsequent events sho wsd far serious thai
was frst anticipated. Garland states that there
three OF four holes knocked in her bows and tie wate
came rushing in in torrents.
It fact worthy Of notice, that only the tin III
p,eservers on board ths Arctic proved useful.
The following statemsn. Is frsn James MrCaae, tn
solitary individual far ~ inova at present eavs
from tho raft.