The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-02-06
THE, PERRYSBURGI JOURNAL.


hopes. watched him closely until he ap-
preached the only remaining mast. He at
tempted to cut it away, but the sea ran SO
high that he was unable to do it. This was
the first time was aware that the ship was
not tull OF water. Soon after this our gal
liant Commodore Watkins came along.
asked him what our chances were he repl-
ed, GOOD" | then determined to get into
the cabin
Dec. 25.-The ship labored heavily; but
the leaks did not gain. During that night
the weather moderated. Then, 10, vessel
heaved in sight Oh, the JOY of that hour
But Dec. 26 fresh gale began with high
sea, when the Maria of Liverpool hove in
sight And the cheers of the soldiers told
of their hope and JOY. But the wild winds
blew, and soon neither the Maria nor Ma
poleon were to be seen.
Dec. 27.-The heavens were black, and
the sea in tumult. The steamer was light
ened, wreck cleared, and every preparation
made for the worst. Cut away officers
rooms and upper deck, and shifted the steer
ing wheel aft on quarter deck During the
night much the same Nothing to be seen
of the Maria. AT 10 o'clock, A. NJ, start
ed the engine it worked about ten minutes
and the bucket again gave out. Bent the
storm -mizen. Lost seaman overheard NAM
ed Alexander. Saw a bark hove to wind
ward .-
Dec. 29.-Moderate and pleasant. The
sea going down quite fast. The bark sent a
boat, and Capt. Watkins, of the San Fran
cisco, went on board, and soon returned,
and commenced embarking passengers at
about 2,30 P. M. At 3 i, NJ, ran hawser
to the bark, to which she held on. Before
night, succeeded in getting on board the
kilby upwards of 100 persons, men, women,
and children, including Col. Gates and fam
lily, Capt. Gardner, Lieut.. Murray, Major
Merchant and family. Capt. Judd and lady,
Lieut.. Fremont and Family. Mr.. G. w.
Aspinwall, and Mr.. J. l.. Graham. Also
sent on board a quantity of stores During
the night, the wind increasing, with squallY
weather. At 10 p. NJ, the Kilby let 90 our
hawser: In the morning, nothing to be sean
of the Kilby. Later part, a gale Of wind
from southwest, and cloudy. Louis Hesta-
tor died, "a waiter.) -. :. .b..H .as.aT /.
Dec. 30.-Throughout the day strong
gale from the southwest, and cloudy wealth
er, with showers Of rain. The ship laboring
heavily, and striking hard under her guards
and beams. Carried away the port after
guard. A larger number sick, and many
dying daily. Heaving coal overheard.
Dec. 3l.-Continues with moderate gale
from the southwest, and cloudy weather.
The soldiersbea WING. coal overheard. During
the night much the same, At about 3 A.
M. made a ship standing to windward.--
Fired guns throughout the remainder of the
night. At 81 A. M. was spoken by the
British ship Three Bells, of Glasgow, and
the Captain promised to lay by us. 4. Latter
part of the night employed as above. VIM.
Wilson, mate, died. -.sr
Jan. l.--Throughout the day strong
gale from the northwest, and heavy sea, the
ship laboring heavily The Three Bells still
kept in company. and occasionally passing
close under our lee, Many of the people
sick, and dying fast " .>,5 ...a ....-.
jan. 2.---Continues with fresh gale from
the northwest, and high sea. The wind more
moderate Built two RATS, cut away the
ships guards, stopping leaks, &c. Launch
ed one raft, and made it fast. At daylight,
the raft gone. The ship still in company,
and passing under onr lee. a3a,a /,
Jan. 3.--Gontinues with moderate gale
from the northwest and cloudy weather.
AT about lyP. M. the Three Bells boat came
alongside. lSent Mr.. Gretton, second officer,
on board to- charter the Three Bells to the
United States government, through Wyre.
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