The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-09-29
THE LOST STEAMSHIP.
Additional Particulars-Names OF More or
the Passengers.


intelligence regarding the lost steamer possesses much
though painful and melancholy interest present the
following additional particulars about her passengers:
The teiegraphc despatch from Halifax giving the names
Of the who brought TO that port by tho
Lotus did give those Of Peterson, of Sweden, and
Thompson, who were among the saved
IS thought that the captain OF the Austria was acc
deny pushed overheard by the terror stricken passen
gers while the of lowering of the life boats and
that he endeavoring at the time to prevent their
srowding into it, He has always, is said borne high
reputation and presence Of mind in the midst
sf danger.
Mr. Lyon Wolf, who is among the rescued does business
with his brother at No. IS Liberty street.
Mr.. Chartres Brew, whose miraculous escape from
she wreck Of the steamship Austria, enabled him 10
Furnish the thrilling and heartrendng narrative OF
she appalling disaster to that vessel which appear
ed in the HERALD yesterday morning, is native
Of Ireland. Mr. Brew has long been remarkable for
quick apprehension and clear appreciation of al the
points of difficult situation, and his vigorous intellect
and energy Of action has enabled him 70 triumph
many such, both in his native land and abroad Mr. Brew
has held the important post OF Inspector OF Police in Cork
Ireland for many years, dischargDg the duties of his
Office with q frmness, fidelity and sauviy OF manner
which for him the confidence Of his superior officers
and tho good will Of the people at and the time
After the breaking out Of the Russian war Mr.. Brew
volunteered his services to the English army and went 20
the Cmca, where he appointed 70 an arduoas oice
"a the Comnissarat department. In this capacity he
the entire campaign, and when peace was proclaim
ed he retired from the untaned and free OF any
responsibility attaching the bunders and negligence for
which the comnssarat Of Great Britain remarkable
during the struggle The government in london, recog
nzing the services of Mr. Brew, selected him, short
since fill the important position OF Inspector Gene
raj Of Police the gold region at Fraser River and
he route TO the OF his future official abors
when he passage the Austria at southampton Mr.
Brews new office worth S. 600 year IN government
IL weissenborn one Of the lost passengers by the Aus
a native Of Gera, the capital Of Reuss. lie came
this city about years ago Though than 20
years Of age at that time he remarkably strict bust
man. entrusted with the financial transactions
OF his relatives home with business in this country
very large amoun-a confidence OF which he show
ed himself unworthy His dligent application TO those
interests led him TO retire from his relationship with the
importing of musical instruments in connection with the
Srm Maiden lane, reported yesterday He of very
respectable parenage; his father president of the
government Of Of the princpaes Of Reuss. He has
been Consul for the prncipates Of Reuss in this city for
e last four years. and has discharged his duties honor
ably TO his government and has large bene(actor
When he has returned visits 10 his native city he has
invariably honored with the greatest respect by the
ruling powers OF the country. Though young man. he
had lived long enough gain the esteem Of all with whom
he was acquainted His numerous friends in this city
deeply regret his untmey end and the sad fate which
he has met.
C D. Trou Of New York, is well known to the foreign
merchants Of this city and Is member Of the drm Of
Trott Ogs,on, No SO Exchange place He on his
return from his parents in his native place, Ha-
mover II win be source Of much regret TO his many
friends here should he never be heard from.
In the list Of cabin passengers is the name OF = Gorri
son and wife, from Hamburg II Is generally supposed
that this the gentleman OF that who in bus
ness this city years ago. but who laterly had
sided In New Orleans Mrs Gorrson the daughter OF
much esteemed resident of Newport, X. l.
Among the passengers Mrs. Emile Vein, widow
Mr. Charles vezin who died in 1853 and who cxten-
siyely known throughout Philadelphia merchant and
importer Mrs Vein sailed for Europe In March last,
with one daughter Clara VEIN aged eleven years for the
purpose of bringing home two Of her children who had
been school ia Europe. one was daughter Mary We
zn seventeen years Of age and the other Alfred yezn
aged about twenty years She with these three children
embarked on board the Austria at Hamburg, and her
friends in Philadelphia looking forward with much
pleasure 10 her arrival Her eldest son. Mr.. Charles
vezin i In business No. Bank street, Philadelphia
Besides the children who with her, there three
n that city and four in Europc-two daughters and
sons-hc former residents that country. Mrs. yexin
was extensively known for her charitable TO the
poor, all Of whom will deeply feel her loss She
hdy Of fifty years Of age.
Mr. Hermonn Thorbcckc, who resided In Philadelphia
fcr some twenty years, also on board. He m
Ave Of Hanover and during his residence in Philadelphia
he successful his profession of teacher Of tho
piano lie left last spring for Europe in the Austria, with
his family and accompanied by his father invw, N
scherr Fsq Mr.. T. left his family in Europe, and
his way Philadelphia for the purpose of continuing bis
business another season, and then retire TO live
ample he had accumulated. Mr. scherr, s fear.
ed, was also board the III fsted steamer, he having
joned her, it's supposed by his friends, at Hamburg
The however moy be the case, his docs not
appear IN The published list Of passengers
Mr. g. Kuntz, of Philadelphia, music teacher, was on
board the Austria He a native of Germany Ie re-
sided West Philadelphia, and much esteemed BY all
Who knew him.
The Baltimore Sun Of yesterday contains the follow
The intelligence Of the destruction OF the steamship Aus
ua has gloom several pa schools IN this city
About the let or April Mr. Theodore Geroh druggist a the
corner Of Hanover and Hill Streets 70 wartcmDerg
a visit 20 his father an eminent Lutheran clergyman,
from letters received recently there doubt ne
Of the passengers Of tho III fatcd vessel The
wife of Mr.. q. s now in Philadelphia, whittier she
had gone 20 meet him his return. Rev. Joln
wcnmann pastor Of Trinity Lutheran church I.
on Trinity street, gh also passenger. lie
had been a visit 10 his mother in Wurtemburg Both
MIR Gcroh and Mr. weinmann had taken passage in the
second cabin. Mr. Weinmann has a wife and child in
tis city. Mrs. ID wachman and one chd, little girl
Of twelve years, were on board. Mr.. Wachman for
merry kept jewery store on Broadway AMI was resi-
dent Of us city for nearly thirty years Ne Is IN
the city and and on the arrival Of his wife and child
intended to remove to Cncinna,i Mr.. Meyer Nachman
dry goods dealer, NJ ts Hanover street, another
of the passengers. He had written by the steamer
previous 10 the Austria, and stated that he should
return in her Mr.. Mcnburg late OF this city, but who
had taken up his residence IN Alexandria. accnnranied
BY his sister, Mrs Reichart, and three children, ,$cre
also board. The families and friends OF these persons
have been thrown into the greatest possible state of
anxiety and the uncertainty " the fate ~ their love
ones adds W the pognancy of their grief All of them
well known IN the city and highly respected by those
" whom they are known
The name Franz FRITZ, which was published in ycster