The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-09-28

The News.
The apprehensions that have been entertained
for several days past with regard to the burning
steamship passed the 18th inst. by the ship
Rosenheath we're confirmed yesterday. The ill.,
fated vessel was the Austria, bound from Hamburg
for New York. She had on board as passen-
gers and crew five hundred and thirty-eight
persons, only sixty-seyen Of whom are known
to be saved Twelve of the rescued reached Hall
fax on Sunday on board the bark Lotus, TO which
vessel they were transferred from the French bark
Maurice bound from Newfoundland for Nantes in
France. They are now on their way to this port
on the steamer Prince Albert, of the New York and
Galway line, the captain Of which generously de-
tanned his vessel in order to bring them here
Among the saved we observe the names Of only
three cabin passengers; namely, Theodore Eisfeld,
the musician, Professor Glaubensklee, and a son
of Mr.. Vein, of Philadelphia. Lyon Wolf, supposed
to be clothier doing business in the Bowery, is
also among the saved The names of the other
survivors may be found in our despatch, published
elsewhere. Messrs Charities Brews and Professor
Glsubenskee have furnished thrilling narratives Of
the catastrophe, which are also given. The fire was
caused by culpable act Of careessness the part
Of two Of the officers Of the ship, and the wholesale
destruction Of human life is in great part atributa-
BILE undoubtedly TO the utter absence Of discipline
of the crew, and the panic that prevailed among
the passengers. There Is hope that some OF the
unfortunate passengers were picked up by Nor
wegian bark that in the vicinity of the
burning vessel, but ii is very faint one. The bark
Maurice. before she transferred portion Of the
rescued TO the Lotus, had decided to for Fayal
and land the passengers. Whether she proceeded
TO Fayal or continued on her voyage TO Nantes il
not mentioned.
The steamship Prince Albert. which left Galway
at midnight on the 18th instant was off Halifax last
Saturday night. and reached her dock there early
on Sunday morning. She was delayed on her pas
sage in consequence Of an accident 10 her screw,
which compelled her TO use canvass from the 18th
instant. The steamship City Of Washington, which
left Liverpool on the 18th instant In the forenoon
arrived nj this port Yesterday afternoon. We have
thus received news from Europe four days Later
than that brought by the Niagara TO Halifax. Full
details may be found in to-day's HERALD.
The work Of shipping the shore ends Of the At
tantic telegraph cable was progressing at Ply.
mouth, and would be completed about the 18th
inst II was confidently hoped that the
Temporary interruption o. the working Of
The line would soon be remedied. Mr..
saward. In behalf Of the directors Of the com.
pany denies the statements with regard 10 in treat
ment &C, made by Mr.. whitehouse in his letter
recently published. An electrician direct from Va.
leutia arrived at Halifax In the Prince Albert fur
nished with instruments 70 efecluallytest the
cable. He will proceed with all possible despatch
to Trinity Bay. He reports that down to the 18th
INST electrical currents were received through the
cable at valenia, but that no words had been com.
inundated.
The races over the Fashion course yesterday were
attended by an unusually large assomblage Of
fashionable people as well A. patrons of the turf
The sweepstakes for three year olds, mile heats,
was won by Coldeaf Timo--ls55-l COL The
-four mile race was won by Nicholas. Time:--
7:50f;-7;35-I;50.
The Coroner's inquest In the case Of Mrs Sophia
Stephens, supposed 10 have beet poisoned by her
husband, was continued yesterday before Coroner
Connery az Bellevue Hospital. A number Of wit.
nesses were examined and much evidence was
elected going 70 strengthen the suspicious against
the accused. The chemists have not made a report
Of their lsbors yet The investigation before
Justice Welsh was 10 have been resumed yesterday
afternoon, but the Justice came 20 the very sen.
tible conclusion that II was something very like
folly and absurdity for him and the Coroner 10 be
engaged 10 separate independent examinations Of
The same case, and 50 be resolved 20 adjourn
his share in the proceedings until the Coroner
bad got through hs. In fact neither should have
been entered On until the analysis o. the stomach
Of The deceased had been completed a. there was
possibility Of such analysis showing that no
crime bad been commired in the premises DR.
Dorcmus win be ready 20 repor, to-day.
The jury IN the case q Morris Tuomcy. who was
killed IN fight IN Firs, avenue, near Tenth street
ON sunday morning, rendered yesterday a verde
that the deceased came 10 biz death vs. a blow and
hall Il the hands Of John Kehoe deceased being m
der Nc influence Of liquor ct the time Of the occur
rcrce. We believe Kehoe had no intention to kin
UpoB the rendition 81 the verdict Keboc was com.
mltted 70 await The action Of the Graad Jury
Hayes, his companion, was discharged from Gus.
tOdy
The examination o. witnesses m the csse Of
General superintendent Tallmadge was 10 have been
continued yesterday at an adjourned meeting Of the
Police Commissioners, but owing to the press Of
tvsAaess, which nccessilaied the absence Of the