The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-23

william A Wellman and other gentlemen ard unani
mousiy adopted. The resolutions are as follows
Whereas the late disaster to the steamship San Fran
CISCO OF New York. which has attracted the attention and
deeply excited the mpathies Of the whole Aaeric,n
people, and has developed In their broadcast extent the
best qualities OF the sailor bis courage his forttuds his
perseverance, ard his humanity and thus 10 brought o
recty home TO the business and boscms OF ali men and
associations Of practically engaged In commerce and
Resolved That the Boston Marine Society manifest their
unqualified appreciation OF the conduct Of Capt watkins
bis officers and crew, in their judicous and well directed
efforts to their di abed ship ths spirits Of
their passengers resve their con ibuts
to Their comfort and BY their energy, and skill
avert The tac6ce which ~ one time seemed ineyitabs
| OF hun drecs of valuable lives.
cAson should be exhibited in bold rehef noble
pie TO all eamsn, and striking illustration OF the
cess which almost invariably attends the fearless
faithful per crmance OF every DUTY
Anu whereas, humslity is the nob!est Attrbuts OF
and be who risks hs life for other worthy Of the
highest honors and rewards
Resolved, That Capt Rhton. OF the British ship Three
Bells, Of Gsencck; Capt Low, Of the bark Kby of B,s
ton; and Capt Stouer, OF the ship Antsrcti OF Nsy
York and their officers and crews by their bof perss
verng AND successful efforts to from I'm
death ere and passengers OF the San Fr,ncoo at
the imminent Iisk OF their lives entitled tbs
grateful thanks of all American citizens and par
Of those whose home on the eeep, and who appre
ciItr, not only the value Of sucbumey aid but the diff
eues and dangers which mua have attended the gallant
undertaking
Resolved. That condrct which, in tbs palmy d,ys OF
Greece or Rome, would not only have been richly
ed, but commemorated 10 brass marble, ut th bc
expense. cAs Tor prompt anc muntcent action Of Con
gressthe legislative branch of republican snt
where true value Is attached to the life OF Every c
Resolved That In the disp.ns&tion Of honors and re.
wards to these brave trust that the o. the
different ships which to the rescue and oon.
sttute the real bone and muscle Of the timely and
efficient Eel vices rendered will rot bs forgotten.
Renolved That in the ucc So which attended the
duct Of the commanders, officers and Of the San
Frsrc SEQ Three Bells the Kloy and the An arctic,
amid the difficult and perilous circumstances that env.
roned Them we see the Importance OF ting all
occasions In sunshine In storm Ia safety In danger
that gorious motto Don give up the ship"
1t WAS voted on motion Of Capt. JArius Bsal that
copy Of the above resolutions be sent to each Of the
mandsrH OF the San Francisco the kby the Three Bells
and the Antarctic, accompanied with certificate OF full
me- mberabip Of the Society.
1t also voted that a copy Of the resolutions be
transmitted tc the member of Congress- from this district
MEETING OF THE BOSTON RELIEF COMMITTEE
At meeting Of the commi ee, held the Goth inst,
at the ofiec of A Frazer. it WAS
Resolved, That the committee appointed the 18th
Inst by the merchants OF Boston have fu power dis
tribute the fund which has been may pe collected
among tie of the officers and the Three
Bes kiios, and the Antsrct rs wal as between the
Captains snd that subscriber who may give hume.
the captains alone shah have 1t so paid.
r fol'sd. That sub. COMMITTEES, TO consist Of R. 3
Forbes and Ezra Easer, be appointed 10 examine iato
the facts OF the case.
Resolved That the aubscp on papers be closed at te
cfice OF a, A Frazer on Saturday afternoon
The Bo on journal Of Saturday afternoon contains tae
following
AT meeting OF the committee, held at A. A. Frassrs
Office, IctsDts Exchange it voted that the sub
scliptiop list for the cxptsins officers and Of
Three Balls, the Kby and the Antarctic, shall rsmAin at
tho N.Ichantt Exchange Reading Room until Monday the
Trose gentlemen who have not had An opportunity OF
.uescrieg are hereby gu sted to send in their names
before the time stated.
The amount Alreasy upon the subscription papers is
sicut 81 600 $4,000 would bs very creditAbe
for the merchants OF Boston to give towscs this obes
and may be obtained with very little extra 9xsrtion
CAPTAIN sTRoUTs STATEMENT.
Captain STout Of the brig Napoleon, has furnished
the Portland dr rier with the following statement
piIatory Of bis conduct in regard the San Francisco
Ths main point seems to be whether he did hts best
keep the wreck during the night. BE sfrms that
he lid The statement was dravn up BY the captain
himself WHO ia not Accustomed to writing for the press
and ia printed As writer, with slight alterations in
punci uatiop and construc ton Of some sentencss:
AEsRs EDuoRs-Faying seen statements ia the Bos-
| ton Daily Times which entirely urfouuded aud
having been rel eit<dly called upon to deny them, II
true statement Of facts they o,,urred TO the truth OF
which chief mate AID Of the crew, present
in Portland. are wiling TO testify
On the path OF December a. u O'clock A. 6iscav
efo ayessel bearing 8 W, distant ak miles said to
the man At the wheel I've are moi alons" The brig
kept her under rainrsi reef main s.ays,i
ard fortopu ast stAysa making heAdyay and head up
oirg to let tbose board the steamer that
them At S0A wore ship, thot gh not safe and
stood back By the wind At II meridian the wreck bore
kept OF before the wind and At P. NJ came with
In bsilipg distance hailed twice before receiving an
der WHO should jul 60 from his appearances had baea
rsloep r he came rubbing his eyes, aud had h.
on don't know q should have been ro,iced At all
IL 1t had no. Leep for the soldiers cheering Capt Wat
Inns then ssi, Il want you send us boat " told
linn coat could live In SO fearful He then SAID
We are msiing water fsst'-and did not wonder ut
f. he lay blosdide TO the SEA- which vas breaking
over her told him TO Put up light and would lie
b.. ssd in distress too had lost my topsail ana
nd hort RI wi Ga floy
bad plenty. stked him when Re mst with his dissa
ter. Night before hs9'-whieh would be on Friday
This all that passed betwstnus As tbs sea wss
rrnri high and tie stea drifting fast towards me-
wind I'LL .wheu the sst Frsnoisco bore Enc seven
miles 1t may be stied why stood far from the Saa
Francisco taw bark under else reefs the lesvsrd
hnd set my ceors In The main igsiGy, uaion down. in
ho3ss vie would il but she cid II she did she
took 70 notice OF US whstsvsr tAen wore chip 1T
towards her. ASST NJ saw the lisht which ls1ussied
to be put up, bea ing east two milee At midnight M
light was to be seen. At daylight went sof. but cosll
70 tie wind ard sea- drssirr seventeen feet OF
the grh stres settr her faster The brig he
having crew to take them In And co aid have had
my choice, from what erved, would much rather
hsve been I'd he than the brig. My pros
pect dark hen fell In with her, and after
vsres ore sail splitting after another westhsr 10
pair th.m, capable OF doing seauens duty, ana
gals ,ter arc her which caused the brig 70 labor
hard strain and Leak AND had j. not been for he last
i've days " favorable wind and weather. whicn enabled
the mate and myself to repair the ssls must have
abandoned her at sea.
plsply deny statement, which hare appeared N the
Boaton Daily TS 20 tns effect that when fell Ia With
the isn Frsn cisco th- sailors flows Of
hrte BISCUITS each Per FAY; 10 the contrary OF which the
lg hook viii sho-. Also OF Captain Wa kins mentioning
passengers to me Hc only requested 10 send boat
no deny the statement that to the fJrecase
and stttd the sailors bow m.by could take asked
TIE mate how nsny could accommodate AMI he raid
eisher had II been god .esther aud had our sis
Ii H. slso stated thst vic ated my promise To CAPTAIN
Wsihins, IN ROT lying BY the steamer kept tas brig
merely rnder eteerage wsy all rig ans Ia the mor7ns
the 10 be the report that fsv-ntv
there Al ere time, Ia fse unlss s:oss could bstt3r
Nth u p,ftd Cys than could with spyyss5 SUM
mirg IL all the staeSe-s wai3h appeared ia TIes
esys 1tmes, vel "a many of those both before and
since ere let GODS invented by three e crew,
who are Wiling 70 say do anything for tho s.ke of
little money And Iwoud say IL conclusion that have
been nost upjustly sAndered By The Bosoa papers with
reference 10 M conduct on that occss0n Meo may sit