The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-20

I gTatibcatOh WHICH peTs0ns
must feel at learning the safety of ship respecting which
some apprehersions had been entertained will be
haneed in the minds OF rishmen by the fact that the
steamer whose safe arrival now chronicle Is one
belonging 10 the newly established transatlantic line,
whose prosperity subject Of such lively interest to the
people Of this country The arduous and dangerous
which the Indian Empire has successfully accomplished
under the most adverse circumstance lasted in all Is days
from Halifax to Ireland We have been enabled to CLEAN
the following particulars OF this interesting voyage which
viii satisfactorily account for the delay and which may
relied strictly accurate Having taken In fresh
supply of coal, and repaired some trifng damage which
had been sustained by collision with brig leaving
New York harhor the Indian Empire, having then sixteen
days supply Of COAL left Halifax on the afternoon Of
SATURDAY the 3st of Ocober and had clerably favor
able Cape Race distance of about 500 miles The
wind not directly favorable, being her quarter and
the average speed OF ship curing this time
knots an hour Upon rounding Cape Race the wind shifted
dead ahead, and gradually rising, blew with great VIC
lence, which in few days increased 10 most fearful
hurricane. The ship CALAMITY struggled against the
violence ofthe wind and waves the captain displaying all
the Of skul and experienced seamanshp and
being ably seconded by the officers and crew who had the
progress scarcely possible under the circumstances
and after thirteen days Of such weather as has rarely been
experienced il the Atlantic at this OF the
year, the captain found hmsef still four days voyage
Galway. Upon calculating the amount Of coal which
till remained on board, and finding that it was barely
efficient for four days run, he thought expedient TO
lie 10 rather than incur the risk Of expendng all his fuel IN
unavailing struggle against the elements. At this
lime there fair prospect Of more favorable weather.
the barometer rising indications Of change
apparent and moreover is unprecedented thing for
outheasterly WIND last three weeks IN the Atlantic
especially this year when westerly winds
more generally prevail However the expectation Of tine
weather not fulfilled the wind still continued high
and the Indian Empire lay to days during which
time she made little headway At the end Of seven days
here lull ana the captain gave orders TO steam
ahead the hope of completing the passage without fur
ID, difficulty In q short time however 1.-The wind again
sang and increased almost its former violence At
time, on Wednesday last the Intsn Empire reached
within % miles Of the Galway coast running ut the rate OF
two and half knots hour against heavy sea, when
the gale increasing IN violence drove her distance OF
sight Of Captain Cour.enay IN having lain to for
da was then made manifest for at this moment
the coal had been com eely exhausted aud it became
necessary 70 consume small portion OF the cargo
sistpg Of cotton slaves &c and also spare pars
and part OF the plankDg Of the decks AT half past
on the morning OF FRIDAY the lights Of Broadhavon were
sighted and need say that every board
perenced the koenest delight at the approaching ermn
ton OF Their long and difficult voyage. Broadhaven, as
readers know excellent harbor the coast Of
Mayo, about forty miles from Westport and eight hours
after It's lights sighted the Indian Expire dropped
her anchor in the hsrhor amidst the hearty cheers
Of the passengers and crew. II is gratifying to be
able to state that at time during the greatest
violence Of the gaze, did the passengers manifest
the slightest alarm apprehension. Their confidence
in the captain officers and FOR moment failed
and they took frequent occasion during the voyage TO give
EXPRESSION 10 this feeling They knew that every thing
which sk!ll and judgment could do would be effected to
bring the vessel in ano Their confidence was ncreas by
the good qualities displayed by the ship which excite
the admiration alike of tue experienced and the nexpe
reIced The manner IL which 'he Indian Empire stood
the test 10 which she subjected her to
excellent boat, well adapted Atlantic
CATION. Ne more convincing proof OF this could be afford
cd than the fac. that she shipped only during the
whole passage. Captain Cour.enay, who has had large
experience Atlantic avgator states that the weather
was unprecedented il il combination OF violence and du
ration Several wrecks have already been reported, aud
greatly 10 be feared that large number OF casualties
must have occurred in the Atlantic well along
coasts The Indian Empire fell in with large quaint
ties Of floating wreck during her voyage.
from the Loudon Herald, Dec 81
Tie passengers OF the Indian Empire arrived Tues
day by train at Dublin. The following is the narrative Of
most intelligent English gentleman, who was on board
and uho crossed The Atlantic five time within the
is months He SAVE that hour after the vessel lett
New York tremendous gale arose, which blew five days
necessarily ohg'ne the pilot 70 remain on board vi she
arrived ai Halifax Tie yessea arrived at Halifax in good
trim Notwithstanding, and eft the 3lst Oct. The
coast round HALIFAX was strewn with wrecks She
made excellent 10 Cape Race, about ~ hours 430
miles,. On the Monday morning she got into dense fog
Before escaping from tbs tho Wind shifted dead ahead,
and continued increasing III II became hurricane,
tnued till Nov. III, with slight intervals in point Of
fury, when the captain le OIL scaming, for fear OF
being short of coal although only about $50 miles from
Galway. On the 18th lost foreiopsal and yard,
the former being torn to ribbons Sunday, the 14th,
blew fearful hurricane when began burning cotton
TO keep her ncad to the wind Divine service read
by Mr. Berry, the nrsi ofcer We had all the boats
ready case Of anything harpen!Ig TO be lowered, with
sails stores moments notice Thursday the 18TH
anxious about provisions, the ship drifting
The captain promised should the weather not mend,
break up the fittings Of the ship for engine fuel The fol
owing sunday (2lsD there vas change Divine service
performed, after which consultation held in
ne captains catn. when 4 was determined 10 cut away
her spars for fuel This accordingly done by all hands
From the l., 10 the 2lst had a sail On the
~ sgnailed vessel the Sstria lis DAYS out from Cal
ard short of provisions on Tuesday the I'D the
ain expected make land the next day, but wednes
Gay evening hurricane blew us out 10 some 20 miles
Next morning Thursday all hancs set to, the wind hav
nr abated and ". succeeded in dropping anchor IN
Broadhaygn Bay the next morning abou, eight O'Clock
hree hearty cheers given by every Oh board
HurTg this trying yoyag Capt ain Couf;cnay aud the
oaiccs OF the ship behaved admirably. and showed the
utmost coolncs. ttude and judgment The chief OH
Ger, Mr. Barry, golden opinions, together with the
Ore, and second engncers II is worthy of remark that
not @ .seneer has received AM injury although four q
the oiiicere received some sight hurt
OF the arrival OF tie passengers al Dublin they were
met b. Mr. Lever, who bappeEed 70 be at Dublin and
every possible attention shown 10 them by that gen
teman and the agents of the ue super provided
by orders Of Mr Lever. aud his kndhess heartily
Acknowledged b. his woatherbea,cn guests.