Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1858-06-27

rhe ladies cabin Of the Griffin Yatsman. An
other boiler WAC thrown ore hundred and fit
yards across the lesee, over the heads Of
crowd Of persons standing on the wharf. Nine
tsen persons were killed by the explosion an
sixteen badly wounded.
On the 27h af May, fS4s, the beautIfu
steamer Ciarksriisr the Memubis and New Or
esns packet, caught FIRE near Ozark Island, il
be Mississippi. As the boat reached shore
one of her boilers burst and three kegs OF gun
powder exploded simultaneously. CsptaiI
Holmes after swimming ashore with bis wife
! returned to the boat and perished in bis at
tenpts to save the passengers. Thirty deei
passengers ard nearly all the crew were lost.
On the 9th Of August, l64s. the steamer Ed
tcard Bates, exploded on the Mississippi river
aesr Hamburg, Illinois, esusihg the death ol
ffty-three persons and wOunding forty others
fbe particulars are unknown, as few who wit.
messed the disaster were lefs to tell the story.
On 'he mornirgof Nov 19h, 1877, the stesm
ess IeltsmGn- and TeHipest came in collision
near Cs pc G6ardeaa, on the Mississippi, caus-
ing the sinking Of the sfcre-named boat 10 less
than ten minutes F.fty-two PeTsou4 are
known to have been drowned, although the
number is estinstsd far higher. Tbefs'eof Mr..
bu-ler, the engineer, was particularly distress
sing. He was on watch, and although he knes
his imminent peril, be refused to leave bis post,
until the water Vas up to his waist. 1t was
then too late to save himself, and unable to
stand the rush Of the waters, be was borne
back among the machinery and drowned.
At nom Of the 5h Of October, the Kate
Fleming exploded her boilers at Walkers
LsudiHs, on the Ohio The boat bad lust re
leased herself from Walkers Bar, where she
bad been aground Ei.ht persons were killed
bF the exp osion, and ten badly wounded.
o. ihs IA b Of December, 1850, the steamer
anglo Norman. made al excursion trip from
Ns~ Olssbs, having on board two hundred and
ten passengers, on a "plessure psrty.D When
sev-ral miles above the city, all the boilers ex
ploded, killing and wouniing a great number
Of people. Very few Of the names OF the kill
ed could be sscertained, but It was the general
opinion that they did not number less than one
hundred. Among them was Hon. Jas. Bebee,
Of No.
On the ID Of March, 1851, fhe steamer Ore
goa exploded near Island 81, in the Mississip-
pI river. Iuuedistely after the explosion the
boat caught fire, and became totally unmsnage-
able. DIaner being Just over, many Of the
passengers had repaired to the social hall
while the cabin servants were at dinner The
scene is spoken Of as beirg most horrifying
But for the timely assistance of the steamer
b0qaois. all on board must have perished, as
the OTegon lay helpless in the middle OF the
channel About sixty persons were killed or
badly scalded.
On The 90 Of September, 1851. the steamer
BrilliGht exploded her boilers at Bayou G ,ula,
on the Mississippi. The main cabin and state
rooms adjoining we're made a complete wreck.
Nearly one hundrel persons were killed by
ibis disaster. This accident was attributable
to the use Of rosin for tue purpose Of creating
steam.
On the 2i CT April, 1852, the steamer Red
Stone exploded her boilers. short distance
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exploded, ore Of which was blown on shore.
The trees and the shore for hundreds of yards
we're lined with shreds Of cloibiug, blankets
and vestigts of the wreck. The boat had
stopped 70 take on Mr.. Scott. His parents
acs ompanied bin to the shore, and as they
turned to walk mp the bank, they saw their son
blown high in the air and thrown into the
river. Fifteen persons were killed and nine
teen wounded.
On the evening Of November IS. 1879, the
steamer LOsisiana exploded her soiiers Just as
she was leaving the wharf at New Orleans.
The conclusion shattered the cabins of the
BostoHG and Storm lying near the unfortunate
steamer. Large pieces Of the boiler were
blown hundreds OF yards from the wharf. The
whole city was Immediately the scene Of great
excitement. The steamer went down In a very
few minutes after the explosion carrying down
many who were unable TO extricate themselves
from the plsnks and timbers. Persons were
killed ard wounded two hundred yards from
the boat. The number OF the killed and
wounded. though not known, was immense.
Legs, arms and bodies were scattered in every
direction. Many Of the killed were strangers
and emigrants.
On the 9 b day OF April, 1852, the steamer
SalHdd exploded her boilers near Lexington. on
the M ssouri river She had been detained sew
eral days by the strong current in the river at
that poin.. That day another effort was made
to stem the tile. The explosion occurred FIVE
minutes after the boat left the wharf. The
cabin in front Of the wheel-house was blown
entirely away, and the boat sunk Immediately.
The captain was thrown high into the air, and
fell at least one hundred yards from the wreck.
The second clerk was blown on shore. The
nutilsted bidies Of large number OF the pas
sehgers were found in the streets of Lexington.
Both pilots and engineers Of the boat were
ost. Oae passenger lost wife and seven
hildren- There were quite a number Of Nor
mons on board, and the loss among them was
considerable 1t is supposed that the lives de-
stToyed by this disaster was bat little short Of
one hundred.
o. the 2lst of November, 1876 the steamer
9ltcad came in collision with he Mario, en- the
Mississippi river, seven miles below NatcheZ.
TIE boilers Of the Mdria were thrown from
their place, and such otnrr damage done that
she sank Immediately. II is supposed that
more than thirty lives were lost By this catas-
Topbe, while many others were severely
wounded.
On the 1871 Of November, 1s4e, the steamer
6mericG exploded Oh the Ohio river, some fifteen
mites below Madison. Four persons were
killed, many others irjursd.
o the 12-h of July, 1871, the stesm'r stGr
Spdagled Banner struck a snsg in the Missls-
ann, 6rreet, tnsfee helOw Raf0n R0upe No
particulars Of this disaster are on record. IL
s estimated that least one hundred and twenty
five deck passengers were drowned.
On the II b OF TIecember, 1s41, the steamer
H,svard exploded her boilers, near New ')r-
leans. Twelve Of the crew were killed, and
many others wounded.
O. the 10Th Of February, 1886, the steamer
Congress was sunk, by coming in collision
win the Buckeye. Twentv-six lives were lost.
on the aOGh OF July, l14s, the Belle Of Hafoh'
sunk, about eight mills above Helena, and m
less than two minutes went entirely out oI
sight. Many persons were drownded.
On the ist of May, 1880, the steamer Colam
bss exploded her boilers on the Mississippi
fifteen miles below the mouth OF the Ohio. She
nad aboat two hundred Geek passengers, q
great many Of whom were KIllsd, and many
others badly scald-d.
On the "a b OF March, 1855, the steamer Bal
Ietia No. was burned on the MississIpp riveI
when near islands 90 and 81. There was q
large quantity Of eetton on board which sideG
the spread Of the flames with great rspidity
The surface Of the river was covered witt
floating bales Of cotton, many Of which wer,
on Ere, and to these many persons elung witt
the tenacity of life. Captain Church remaine'
on board the burning steamer so long in bis ef
forts to save the lives OF tie passengers, tha
his own was almost the sacrifice. WheI
driven from bis last refuge on the wreck, D.
sprang into the water, but be was at such |
distance from the shore that be must hsv
been drowned, had not skif providentialll
come to bis assistance. Some twenty-five live
were lost by this catastrophe
On the morning Of Dec. 81. 1855, FIRE brok
out on the steamer George Collier, while lynn
at the lower landing, at the city of Memphis
The boat was jsst effecting landing when 70
| FIRE was discovered. In les than i've minute
abe was in flames The steamers Msry Hun
and AsnfesotT, lyirg beside the Collier, eaugn
fire also, and were soon destroy ed Inere we
more than seventy passengers on the Cotlie1
many Of whom were asleep in their berths, an
for time il appeared hat all must perish
How many really were lost, it is impossible
estimate, as the passerg.T record was destroye
with the boat. The Go lier was valued a
S35, GOO, and the MGyfcUer at 500 900. tn
hagrstion Is estimated at $3.50 COO
On TIE morning Of January l4.h, 1882, tn
steamer Martha Washington was burned nss
Island 65, on the MISS ssippi river. Wet
many OF the particulars Of this disa ster the eI
tire country are acquainted, through the put
Iisbed reports Of several trials, in which Sid
ney Barton was the prosecuting witness aga inI
the owners ard officers of the boat. The Ia:
trial was at Helena, In the immediate vieinii
Of whith the disaster occurred. Here II
prisoners were confined in small and ill-veI
tilated iail for near two months. when the hea
ing was had and they were acquitted. The e
forts of the prosecuting witness to procure
conviction we're almost beyond belief. he ls
no means untried by which the slightest ev
dence of guilt could be brought to bear upS
the transactions, but died a. Cleveland, in D
ce.nber, 1885, without having accomplish
his desires.
On the frst day OF July, 1855. at o'eios
in the morning, the steamer Lringtos exPl
ded her boilers ninety miles be.og Loaisvili
In the Ohio. Every person on the boat exec
! the crew were in their berths. Three boilerse e
r ploded at once, denolishing all the upper worl
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